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Next GameNext Game	07/09/2025 5:10 PM EST
Next OpponentNext Opponent	TB Tampa Bay Rays
Standing (Division)Division Rank	1st AL Central
WinsWins	58
LossesLosses	34
RunsRuns Scored	465
Runs AllowedRuns Allowed	353
Batting AverageBatting Average	.253
Home RunsHome Runs	121
ManagerManager	AJ Hinch

Rays at Tigers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 8

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Clayton Kershaw makes his 11th All-Star team. James Wood is the youngest All-Star at 22

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Division Series - Detroit Tigers v Cleveland Guardians - Game 5

Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas on 10-day IL with right foot injury

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Freeman, Smith join Ohtani to give Dodgers 3 All-Star starters. Tigers also have 3

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Rotoworld Player News

Zach McKinstry

DET 2nd Baseman #39

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Zach McKinstry has been added to the American League roster for next week’s MLB All-Star Game.

McKinstry will replace injured Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña on the junior circuit’s roster. The versatile 30-year-old has been a key component for the American League-leading Tigers during the first half, hitting .283/.357/.460 with 48 runs scored, seven homers, 27 RBI and 13 steals over 84 games. This will be his first career All-Star Game selection.
Alex Cobb

DET Starting Pitcher #38

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Wednesday that Alex Cobb is still dealing with hip inflammation.

It’s been a trying few months for Cobb, who threw a bullpen session on Tuesday, as he continues to try to work his way back from issues in both hips. Hinch added that Cobb is still symptomatic and that his body is simply failing him right now. The 37-year-old veteran starter will be racing the clock to make it to Detroit before the end of the regular season. We’ve reached the point where he can’t really afford any additional setbacks.
Javier Baez

DET Shortstop #28

Javier Báez is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Rays.

Báez will grab a seat on the bench to close out the series finale against Tampa Bay. He’ll rest with Colt Keith playing third base and Zach McKinstry lining up at shortstop.
Colt Keith

DET 3rd Baseman #33

Colt Keith blasted a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning on Tuesday, powering the Tigers to a 4-2 victory over the visiting Rays.

The Tigers clawed back from an early 2-0 deficit in this one with single runs in the fourth and fifth innings — the second of which was on an RBI single by Keith. Then with two outs in the seventh inning, after Zach McKinstry had walked and swiped a base, the 23-year-old slugger swatted a 1-0 changeup from Edwin Uceta for a 394-foot (101.2 mph EV) game-changing two-run blast. Keith finished the night 2-for-3 plus a walk and is now slashing .269/.350/.450 with eight homers and 30 RBI on the season.
Spencer Torkelson

DET 1st Baseman #20

Spencer Torkelson clobbered his 21st home run of the season on Tuesday as the Tigers triumphed over the visiting Rays.

Torkelson finally got the Tigers on the board in the fourth inning of this one with a 366-foot (98.2 mph EV) line drive into the bullpen just over the wall in left-center. He also drew a pair of walks in the ballgame, finishing the night 1-for-2. On the season, the 25-year-old slugger is slashing .237/.339/.503 while his 21 long balls and 57 RBI pace all American League first basemen.
Will Vest

DET Relief Pitcher #19

Will Vest slammed the door on the Rays on Tuesday evening, working a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a two-run advantage.

The 30-year-old right-hander nabbed his 15th save of the season for his efforts. Vest struck out Ha-Seong Kim and Jake Mangum each on swinging third strikes to open the inning before allowing a two-out single to Chandler Simpson. Not to fret though, as he rallied to retire Jose Caballero on a swinging third strike to end it. He now sports a stellar 2.14 ERA on the season to go along with 15 saves and five victories in what has been an impressive season.
Jack Flaherty

DET Starting Pitcher #9

Jack Flaherty pitched well in a no-decision against the Rays on Tuesday evening, racking up eight strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings of two-run baseball.

The 29-year-old right-hander scattered seven hits on the evening while issuing one base on balls. He served up a solo homer to Jonathan Aranda in the opening inning and then allowed an RBI single to Josh Lowe in the third inning, but that was the extent of the damage done against him. Flaherty got 16 swings and misses on 93 pitches on the night — nine of those on his knucklecurve — while posting a CSW of 34 percent. He’ll likely finish the first half with a 5-9 record, 4.70 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and a 117/38 K/BB ratio over 95 2/3 innings in 18 starts, though there’s still a chance he could work in the first half finale on Sunday against the Mariners.
Alex Lange

DET Relief Pitcher #55

Alex Lange (lat) has been pulled off his minor league rehab assignment after suffering a setback.

Lange has been shut down from throwing after experiencing mild lat tightness following his latest rehab outing. The 29-year-old underwent surgery last June and figures to be ready to return at some point in the second half. There should be a clearer return timetable once he’s back throwing again.
Manuel Margot

FA Center Fielder #7

Tigers released OF Manuel Margot.

Margot had come in at just .211/.299/.266 in 37 games for Toledo after failing to make a positive impression on the Tigers in April and May, when he hit .316/.300/.316 in 20 plate appearances. He’s still just 30 years old, but he’s played poorly for a year and a half now and was just mediocre in 2023. It might be time to take a good look at playing in Asia.
Devin Smeltzer

DET Relief Pitcher #38

Tigers signed free agent LHP Devin Smeltzer to a minor league contract.

Smeltzer has not pitched anywhere so far this season and last registered a 3.69 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and a 32/13 K/BB ratio in 31 2/3 innings at Triple-A Jacksonville for the Marlins last season. He has not appeared in an MLB game since 2023 but has a 4.32 career ERA in 162 1/3 MLB innings.