Tigers Daily Report
April 24, 2026
Executive Summary
The Tigers (14-12) visit the Reds (16-9) tonight at 6:40 p.m. ET after riding the momentum of a dramatic battle with the Brewers on Thursday that ended with a Torkelson walk-off homer. The three-game series marks a crucial stretch for Detroit against an NL Central contender.
Top Story
Tigers Head to Cincinnati on High Following Walk-Off Victory
The Detroit Tigers (14-12) visit the Cincinnati Reds (16-9) at 6:40 p.m. ET on Friday, April 24 at Great American Ball Park. Jack Flaherty will start for Detroit on Saturday, followed by Keider Montero on Sunday. The Tigers' pitching staff has been solid early; Detroit has the 10th-best team ERA in MLB play at 3.65.
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Around the Club
Injuries — Justin Verlander threw a bullpen session on April 22 with less limitation on his hip than his previous session but still has some steps to clear before making a rehab start or throwing a simulated game. Bailey Horn was transferred to the 60-day IL on April 22 after receiving a cortisone injection in mid-April. Zach McKinstry is completing rehab and light baseball activity at the Tigers' Spring Training complex in Lakeland.
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Roster Moves — The Tigers selected Smith's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday and optioned Enmanuel De Jesus to Triple-A Toledo, with De Jesus being replaced in the bullpen by Burch Smith.
Source: CBS Sports
Prospects — The club promoted No. 3 prospect Bryce Rainer from Single-A Lakeland to High-A West Michigan, and moved No. 9 Jordan Yost to Lakeland to begin his pro career.
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Quick Hits
- Spencer Torkelson is batting .189 with a .603 OPS but his ability to hit homers in bunches should keep his bat in the lineup as he works through the slow start.
- Rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle is riding a six-game hitting streak, with the last three games all going down as multi-hit efforts.
- The Tigers officially entered a new era of broadcast on Monday with the launch of Detroit SportsNet, a year-round TV and streaming home for the Tigers and Red Wings.
Next Game
Cincinnati Reds — Friday, April 24, 6:40 p.m. ET at Great American Ball Park
Tigers Daily Report — April 24, 2026