Tigers Daily Report
April 10, 2026
Executive Summary
The Tigers are looking to snap a five-game losing streak as they return home to face the Miami Marlins (8-5) on Friday at 6:40 p.m. ET at Comerica Park.
Top Story
Tigers Return Home After Sweep, Face Marlins in Must-Win Series Opener
The Marlins have won two straight and just took a series in Cincinnati, while the Tigers are back home after getting swept by Minnesota at 4-9. Colt Keith has a .350 batting average (ninth in league) for the Tigers, providing an offensive bright spot as Detroit looks to regain momentum. The Tigers will give the ball to Keider Montero (0-1, 4.15 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 1 on the season, and the Marlins will turn to Chris Paddack (0-1, 8.31 ERA). Montero was recalled when Justin Verlander went on the 15-day injured list with hip inflammation.
Source: FanDuel
Around the Club
Injuries — The move to place Verlander on the 15-day injured list is retroactive to Wednesday, meaning he'll be eligible to return as soon as April 16. The Tigers placed the former AL MVP and Cy Young Award winner on the 15-day injured list with left hip inflammation. Source: MLB.com
Roster — Jackson Jobe is on the 60-day injured list recovering from Tommy John surgery. Bailey Horn is on the 15-day injured list recovering from a left elbow arthroscopy. Reese Olson is on the 60-day injured list after undergoing right shoulder labral repair. Trey Sweeney is on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain. Source: Fubo News
Prospects — Most outlets consider the Tigers' farm system a top-five system, headlined by Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark. McGonigle is included at No. 2, Clark at No. 10, Bryce Rainer coming in at No. 35, and Josue Briceño rounding out the bunch at No. 36. Source: Just Baseball
Quick Hits
- Detroit Tigers (4-9) face Miami Marlins (8-5) in a crucial home opener for the series.
- Buy tickets for the Detroit Tigers vs. Miami Marlins game on April 10, 2026.
Next Game
Miami Marlins — Friday, April 10, 6:40 p.m. ET, Comerica Park
Tigers Daily Report — April 10, 2026