Tigers Daily Report
June 23, 2026
Executive Summary
The Tigers face the Yankees tonight with Casey Mize in career-best form, boasting a 2.58 ERA through 52.1 innings this season, as Detroit continues its hot stretch after a series sweep over the White Sox.
Top Story
Mize Seeks to Keep Hot Streak Alive Against Yankees
Casey Mize has had an undisputable career year in 2026 with a 2.58 ERA and 2.66 FIP in 52.1 innings of work, while Carlos Rodón has stuttered in recent outings, allowing six earned runs across 11 innings against the Guardians and White Sox in his last two starts. Rookie shortstop Kevin McGonigle is back on track in June with an .894 OPS, and Riley Greene and Dillon Dingler are building their own cases for the Midsummer Classic.
Source: Pinstripe Alley
Around the Club
Injuries — Jack Flaherty is scheduled to make a rehab start for Double-A Erie on June 23 after being sidelined with a left peroneal strain since June 13. Gleyber Torres (left oblique strain) received a cortisone injection on June 19 and missed four weeks with the same injury earlier this season. Wenceel Pérez suffered a left orbital fracture after being struck by a therapy band during a postgame arm-care routine and is undergoing evaluation, with no expected long-term damage to eyesight.
Roster — The Tigers are expected to recall No. 22 prospect Trei Cruz from Triple-A Toledo to replace the injured Wenceel Pérez, marking Cruz's major-league debut when/if he gets into a game.
Prospects — The Tigers' farm system has seen a quiet first half with many top prospects either performing well without breaking out or spending time injured, though things are starting to turn around in June with key names getting back on the field.
Quick Hits
- Tarik Skubal will pitch Wednesday's series finale against Ryan Weathers; the reigning two-time Cy Young Award winner hasn't quite been himself since returning from the IL on June 13.
- Tigers are 33-44 after sweeping the White Sox to extend their winning streak.
- Dillon Dingler has been the Tigers' most valuable player for 2026.
Next Game
New York Yankees — Tonight, 6:40 PM ET, Comerica Park
Tigers Daily Report — June 23, 2026