Tigers Daily Report
June 07, 2026
Executive Summary
The Detroit Tigers (26-38) face the Seattle Mariners (33-31) on Sunday, June 7 at 1:40 p.m. ET in the rubber match of their contentious three-game series at Comerica Park. After Detroit beat Seattle 7-3 on Friday night in their first meeting since the Mariners eliminated the Tigers in the AL Division Series, the teams are set for the finale following Saturday's shutout loss.
Top Story
Mariners Seek Series Victory as Tigers Aim to Even Rubber Match
Detroit RHP Jack Flaherty (1-7, 5.31) will face RHP Luis Castillo (2-5, 5.53) in Sunday's finale. The series has been dramatic: the Tigers took Friday's opener on the strength of Gleyber Torres' three hits, but Randy Arozarena's two-run double in the third, Colt Keith's triple in the same inning, and Dominic Canzone's 451-foot homer in the fourth powered Seattle to Saturday's 4-0 win. The rubber match carries significant playoff implications as both clubs position themselves for the stretch run.
Source: MLB.com
Around the Club
Prospects — Tarik Skubal will make a rehab start with High-A West Michigan on Sunday, his first since undergoing surgery to remove bone chips from his left elbow in early May. If all goes smoothly, Skubal looks poised to rejoin the Tigers' rotation perhaps as early as next week. Source: MLB.com
Injuries — Detroit Tigers shortstop Trey Sweeney had an arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder and will miss the rest of the 2026 season. Manager A.J. Hinch said Jackson Jobe is expected to resume facing hitters in live batting practice "in a few weeks," with the pitcher having completed about 10 or 11 bullpen sessions. Casey Mize is expected to make a rehab assignment week of June 8 after being placed on the 15-day IL with right adductor inflammation. Source: MLB.com
Offense Heating Up — Torkelson is riding a five-game hitting streak with 7-for-16, two homers and five RBI, now up to nine long balls for the season with a .726 OPS. Kerry Carpenter, who recently returned from a three-week absence due to an AC joint sprain, is fully recovered and primed to produce at a high level. Source: CBS Sports
Quick Hits
- Gleyber Torres has gone 4-for-9 with a double, a solo homer and four runs since returning from an oblique strain.
- Detroit scored 25 runs on 19 extra-base hits during their sweep of Tampa Bay earlier this week, signaling a strong offensive turn in June.
- A combined run total of 8.5 has been set for Sunday's Mariners-Tigers matchup.
Next Game
Seattle Mariners — June 7, 1:40 p.m. ET, Comerica Park
Tigers Daily Report — June 07, 2026