Tigers Daily Report
June 14, 2026
Executive Summary
The Tigers conclude their three-game series at Cleveland today with Casey Mize making his return from injury to face Gavin Williams at 1:40 p.m.
Top Story
Tigers Look to Break Through Against Guardians with Healthy Rotation
Casey Mize, sidelined since May 29 with right groin tightness, is expected to return from the injured list and start Sunday's series finale, barring a setback. The right-hander (2-3, 2.27 ERA) faces Guardians righty Gavin Williams (9-3, 3.32 ERA) in what marks a critical matchup for Detroit's playoff hopes. The Tigers are 7 1/2 games behind the two-time defending AL Central Division champion Guardians, and manager A.J. Hinch has made it clear this is a critical series for his club.
Source: MLB.com
Around the Club
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Game Recap — The Guardians defeated the Tigers 3-2 on Saturday in a game that saw Tarik Skubal's return from elbow surgery spoiled by a two-run homer. Source: ESPN
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Rotation Boost — The reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal was activated from the injured list to start in Cleveland against the Guardians on Saturday, 38 days after undergoing surgery to remove a loose body from his left elbow. Source: MLB.com
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Injuries — RHP Jack Flaherty was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left peroneal strain after exiting Friday's game after just three innings with a lower left leg injury. Source: MLB.com
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Roster Moves — The Tigers reinstated closer Kenley Jansen from the 15-day injured list, selected the contract of newly acquired reliever Jacob Waguespack, and added outfielder James Outman, who they claimed off waivers. Source: Yardbarker
Quick Hits
- Detroit is playing its best ball and is 7-2 in June with 23 home runs, including Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene's two homers in an 11-0 rout of Minnesota that clinched their third straight series win.
Next Game
Cleveland Guardians — June 14, 1:40 p.m. ET, Progressive Field
Tigers Daily Report — June 14, 2026