Tigers Daily Report
April 09, 2026
Executive Summary
The Tigers sit at 4-7 through 11 games and have lost 7 of their last 9, with a road matchup against the Minnesota Twins at 1:40 p.m. ET today in Minneapolis as they aim to reverse course.
Top Story
Tigers Face Critical Test Against Twins in Fourth Meeting
Detroit (4-8, fifth in AL Central) travels to Minnesota (6-6, second in AL Central) for their fourth matchup of the season. Jack Flaherty (0-1, 7.56 ERA) takes the mound for the Tigers opposite Mick Abel (0-2, 11.05 ERA). The Tigers' road struggles have been pronounced—Detroit is 4-8 overall and 2-7 in road games—while Minnesota is 6-6 overall and 4-2 at home.
Source: AP via Beloit Daily News
Around the Club
- Injuries — SS Trey Sweeney (right shoulder strain) felt shoulder discomfort after throwing during the week of April 1 and is undergoing further evaluation. Source: MLB.com
- Injuries — RHP Justin Verlander (left hip inflammation) was scratched from his April 5 start and threw a bullpen session on April 6. Source: MLB.com
- Injuries — LHP Bailey Horn (left elbow) was scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Lakeland. Source: MLB.com
Quick Hits
- Manager A.J. Hinch is focused on getting the team to play its brand of winning baseball without overreacting to early struggles.
- The Tigers officially launched Detroit SportsNet on Monday, a year-round TV and streaming home for the Tigers and Red Wings.
Next Game
Minnesota Twins — Thursday, April 09, 1:40 p.m. ET, Target Field
Tigers Daily Report — April 09, 2026