Tigers Daily Report
August 04, 2026
Executive Summary
The Tigers placed outfielder Wenceel Perez on the 10-day injured list after he was struck in the face by a plyometric band during a weight room incident, with Trei Cruz absorbing Perez's roster spot.
Top Story
Perez Sidelined; Crucial Depth Piece Debuts
Perez was injured in a weight room incident when struck in the face by a plyometric band, and while the specific injury remains unclear, it will cost him at least the next week-plus of action. The Tigers recalled Trei Cruz from Triple-A Toledo, with the 27-year-old set to make his major-league debut when he gets into a game. Cruz is slashing .228/.326/.333 with two home runs at Toledo and has experience at every position on the diamond outside of first base, catcher, and pitcher.
Around the Club
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Injuries — Manager A.J. Hinch said Gleyber Torres (oblique) is "still day-to-day" and "not ready" to begin a minor-league rehab assignment. Jackson Jobe threw a bullpen session Tuesday as he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery.
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Prospects — Single-A Lakeland prospect Montilla suffered an apparent knee injury Tuesday after being activated from the IL following a torn ACL and season-ending surgery last July, requiring being carted off the field and likely heading back to the IL.
Next Game
Seattle Mariners — August 4, 9:40 PM ET, T-Mobile Park
Tigers Daily Report — August 04, 2026