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Detroit Tigers news, rumors and injuriesTigers | J.D. Martinez sidelined Wed, 23 Jul 2014 22:44:07 -0700 Detroit Tigers OF J.D. Martinez (quadriceps) was out of the lineup Wednesday, July 23, against the Arizona Diamondbacks after tweaking his quadriceps during the game Tuesday, July 22. Comment () | Share: Tigers | Torii Hunter given day off Wed, 23 Jul 2014 22:43:41 -0700 Despite swinging a hot bat, Detroit Tigers OF Torii Hunter was given the day off Wednesday, July 23, against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Hunter has hit .381 with five home runs, 12 runs scored and 20 RBI over the past 16 games. Comment () | Share: Tigers | Joe Nathan remains closer Wed, 23 Jul 2014 21:40:09 -0700 Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski confirmed Wednesday, July 23, that RP Joe Nathan will remain the team's closer, meaning newly-acquired RP Joakim Soria will work in a setup role. Fantasy Tip: Nathan's hold on the job is precariously, and he can ill-afford any further blown saves with a proven closer in Soria on the roster and waiting in the wings. Comment () | Share:
Wed, 23 Jul 2014 20:02:55 -0700 The Texas Rangers traded RP Joakim Soria to the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, July 23, according to a source. The Rangers will get RP Corey Knebel, and minor-league P Jake Thompson. The deal is pending physicals. Fantasy Tip: The bullpen in Detroit has been a dumpster fire this season, and the team would likely be well ahead in the Central Division race if not for its shortcomings. It's uncertain yet whether Soria will step into closer duties in Motown, but fantasy owners of Joe Nathan have to dislike this deal tremendously. Nathan has struggled with plenty of blown saves, and it wouldn't be shocking to see Soria step right into ninth-inning duties. Comment () | Share: Tigers | Joel Hanrahan still a longshot Tue, 22 Jul 2014 17:16:12 -0700 Detroit Tigers RP Joel Hanrahan (elbow) is still considered a longshot to pitch this season. Fantasy Tip: Hanrahan signed with the team for one season, and it appears they might not get any return on that investment. Fantasy owners have long since ignored him. Comment () | Share: Tigers | Andy Dirks resumes working out Tue, 22 Jul 2014 17:15:35 -0700 Detroit Tigers OF Andy Dirks (back) resumed baseball activities Tuesday, July 22. Fantasy Tip: Dirks had been pulled from his minor-league rehab assignment due to lower back inflammation last week. His timetable for game action remains unclear. Comment () | Share: Tigers | Drew VerHagen injured Tue, 22 Jul 2014 17:14:41 -0700 Detroit Tigers SP Drew VerHagen (side) will have an MRI on his lower left side, trainer Kevin Rand said Tuesday, July 22. The test might also lead to a bone scan. Fantasy Tip: VerHagen was apparently injured in his major league debut and start against Cleveland over the weekend. Comment () | Share: Tigers | Justin Verlander makes adjustment Tue, 22 Jul 2014 05:37:01 -0700 Detroit Tigers SP Justin Verlander looked at some pictures from earlier in his career and from this season to see if he was changing the grip on the baseball before his start Monday, July 21. He noticed a difference in his arm action and immediately made an adjustment while warming up. He allowed three runs and struck out five in 6 2/3 innings to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks. "It felt like I was able to throw the way I want," Verlander said. "Really, (today was) the first time all year that I've been able to locate my fastball as well as I would like to." Fantasy Tip: This could be good news moving forward. Comment () | Share: Tigers | Showing interest in Antonio Bastardo Mon, 21 Jul 2014 19:17:08 -0700 The Detroit Tigers are showing an interest in Philadelphia Phillies RP Antonio Bastardo, according to sources. They are keeping tabs on all relievers, including Bastardo's teammate, RP Jonathan Papelbon. Comment () | Share: Tigers | Looking for bullpen help Mon, 21 Jul 2014 18:08:42 -0700 The Detroit Tigers inquired about the availability of Arizona Diamondbacks RP Brad Ziegler, but the team seems inclined to keep him, according to a source. Comment () | Share: Tigers | Miguel Cabrera to play third base in Arizona series Sun, 20 Jul 2014 10:06:23 -0700 Detroit Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera will see some playing time at third base during the team's upcoming interleague series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, in order to keep the bat of 1B/DH Victor Martinez in the starting lineup. Manager Brad Ausmus said it is unlikely that Martinez will see any time behind the plate because of the physical demands of the position, given his recent back problems. Comment () | Share: Tigers | Max Scherzer deals with neck spasms Sat, 19 Jul 2014 21:03:20 -0700 Detroit Tigers SP Max Scherzer (neck) said he dealt with neck spasms before his start Saturday, July 19, but was able to pitch. Comment () | Share: Tigers | Drew VerHagen sent down Sat, 19 Jul 2014 21:01:41 -0700 The Detroit Tigers optioned P Drew VerHagen to Triple-A Toledo. Comment () | Share: Tigers | Ronny Paulino released Sat, 19 Jul 2014 14:49:17 -0700 The Detroit Tigers released C Ronny Paulino Saturday, July 19, following the conclusion of his 100-game suspension for his second violation of the MLB's substance-abuse policy. Comment () | Share: Tigers | Victor Martinez to DH in second game Sat, 19 Jul 2014 13:23:04 -0700 Detroit Tigers DH Victor Martinez will be in the lineup for the second game of the team's doubleheader Saturday, July 19. Fantasy Tip: Martinez was sidelined by a back injury prior to the All-Star break, but the fact that he is playing in both games of the doubleheader is a good indication that he is feeling 100 percent. Make sure you have him in your lineups. Comment () | Share:  |
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