Casey Mize to start fifth game of regular season - Casey Mize News
Mize will look to get off to a strong start to the regular season on the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks while in the midst of a forgettable spring (7.04 ERA, 1.83 WHIP) for the Tigers. The right-hander offered manager AJ Hinch one of the more impactful rotation options in 2025, posting a 1.27 WHIP and 3.87 ERA over 28 starts (14-6, 139 strikeouts) for the Tigers in 2025.
Austin Slater released by Detroit, will explore free agent market - Austin Slater News
The Tigers granted Slater his release Saturday and he will now look for opportunities elsewhere.
Justin Verlander to start fourth game of regular season - Justin Verlander News
Verlander will take the hill on the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks in his first regular season start of 2026, posting a 3.85 ERA and 1.36 WHIP to go along with 137 strikeouts over 29 starts (4-11) for the San Francisco Giants in 2025.
Gleyber Torres (back) scratched Saturday, Opening Day uncertain - Gleyber Torres News
Spencer Torkelson will fill in as designated hitter Saturday, and Zach McKinstry could take over at second base if Torres is unable to go for Opening Day.
Jack Flaherty to start third game of season - Jack Flaherty News
Flaherty will take the bump in a road matchup against the San Diego Padres for manager AJ Hinch after the right-hander offered mixed results in 2025, posting a 1.28 WHIP and 4.64 ERA over 31 starts (8-15, 188 strikeouts) for the Tigers.
Gleyber Torres (back) scratched from lineup Saturday - Gleyber Torres News
Torres was a late scratch. He is day-to-day for now. There should be an update when he is further evaluated.
Jake Rogers suffers mild concussion - Jake Rogers News
Rogers suffered the injury when his own bat hit him in the face during a batting cage drill, requiring a few stitches. The veteran backstop is expected to be ready for Opening Day and will serve as the backup to 2025 breakout catcher Dillon Dingler in Detroit.
Troy Melton (elbow) completing 'return to play throwing program' - Troy Melton News
Melton landed on the 60-day injured list on March 10. He will slowly work his way back to potentially be ready by the summer.
Keider Montero to be limited to three innings or 50 pitches Monday - Keider Montero News
Montero will likely look to get through at least three innings before giving way to the bullpen.
Framber Valdez to start second game of regular season - Framber Valdez News
Hinch considered splitting up Tarik Skubal and Valdez, both left-handers, but ultimately opted not to. The Tigers brought Valdez in on a three-year pact this winter after he posted a 3.36 ERA across 188 outings (166 starts) in an eight-year run with the Houston Astros.
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