Tigers Daily Report
April 20, 2026
Executive Summary
The Tigers return home to face the Milwaukee Brewers on April 21 after a mixed four-game road trip to Boston, where they won two of three games with dominant pitching performances but suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 loss in 10 innings to open the series.
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Tigers Head Home After Mixed Boston Run
The Tigers defeated the Red Sox 6-2 on Sunday behind Dillon Dingler's three-run homer and four hits overall, improving to their eighth win in nine games. On Saturday, Tarik Skubal struck out a season-high 10 over six innings of one-run ball, and Kerry Carpenter hit a solo homer in a 4-1 victory. However, the Red Sox beat Detroit 1-0 on Friday night in the 10th inning, stopping a six-game winning streak. The final game of the Fenway series on April 20 was played this morning.
Source: ESPN
Around the Club
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Injuries — Infielder Zach McKinstry was placed on the 10-day IL retroactive to April 16 with left hip abdominal inflammation after being forced out of the April 15 game. Beau Brieske (left adductor strain, 60-day IL), Bailey Horn (left elbow arthroscopy, 15-day IL), and Justin Verlander (left hip inflammation, expected late April) remain sidelined. Source: MLB.com
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Roster — The Tigers recalled Hao-Yu Lee from Triple-A Toledo on Friday after McKinstry's placement on the IL, with the 23-year-old top prospect making his major-league debut and hitting eighth against the Red Sox. Source: CBS Sports
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Pitching — Casey Mize generated 14 swinging strikes and earned his second quality start, with the 28-year-old now carrying a 2.78 ERA across 22.2 innings entering a home matchup against the Brewers next week. Source: CBS Sports
Quick Hits
- Framber Valdez earned the win Sunday, allowing one run with seven strikeouts across 6+ innings.
- Garrett Crochet's struggles continued as his ERA rose from 7.58 to 7.88 after Sunday's loss.
- Kenley Jansen earned the save Saturday and has converted five of six save opportunities this season with a 1.59 ERA.
Next Game
Milwaukee Brewers — April 21, 6:40 p.m. ET, Comerica Park
Tigers Daily Report — April 20, 2026