Tigers Daily Report
March 22, 2026
Executive Summary
Gleyber Torres will be cleared to play Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Colorado Rockies after being scratched Saturday with lower-back tightness
, easing concerns ahead of the team's Opening Day opener in just four days.
Top Story
Torres' Back Tightness Expected to Be Minor
Torres was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees due to lower-back tightness
, but the issue appears manageable.
Tigers officials indicated he will be "good to go" for Monday's contest against the Colorado Rockies, suggesting the injury isn't serious and won't require him to miss additional time, boding well for his availability on Opening Day against the San Diego Padres
.
Torres recently helped his country win the gold medal at the World Baseball Classic after leaving camp to compete for Team Venezuela
, making his return to full availability critical as the Tigers prepare for the regular season.
Around the Club
Manager A.J. Hinch was satisfied with how reliever Beau Brieske looked in his recent spring appearance, noting he hit 96 mph with his fastball, and Brieske looks poised to break camp with the Tigers for a middle-relief role
.
Pitcher Jackson Jobe is scheduled to play catch out to 120 feet three times this week as he continues his throwing program from Tommy John surgery, with a chance he could pitch toward the end of the 2026 season
.
Kevin McGonigle remains the biggest question mark heading into Opening Day, with the young phenom having had a tremendous spring, proving why he is one of the best prospects in baseball
.
The Tigers open their season out west as they take on the San Diego Padres on March 26 at 4:10 p.m. Eastern
.
Quick Hits
The starting rotation is set with Tarik Skubal, Framber Valdez, Jack Flaherty, Justin Verlander, and Casey Mize
.
The bullpen features three proven closers—Kenley Jansen, Kyle Finnegan, and Will Vest—along with additional depth
.
The Tigers enter the 2026 season with one of the best rosters in the American League, fueled by a loaded starting rotation and an offense eager to bounce back
.
Next Game
Colorado Rockies — Monday, March 23, 9:10 p.m. ET, Salt River Fields
Tigers Daily Report — March 22, 2026