Detroit Tigers

Gio Urshela (hamstring) is with the Tigers doing glove work drills. (Source: Jason Beck on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Urshela is currently on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo, which he will resume on Sunday. He should have a timetable for his return assigned to him soon.

Zach McKinstry is in the starting lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Houston Astros Saturday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: McKinstry will take the field after sitting out the Friday for manager AJ Hinch, batting eighth and starting at shortstop against the Astros Saturday.

Kerry Carpenter returns to the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Houston Astros Saturday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Carpenter is back after taking a seat on the bench versus left-handed pitching Friday night, batting cleanup and occupying the designated hitter spot against the Astros for manager AJ Hinch Saturday.

Colt Keith is back in the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Houston Astros Saturday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Keith returns after sitting out against left-handed pitching Friday night, batting sixth and starting at second base for manager AJ Hinch against the Astros Saturday.

Javier Baez is missing from the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Houston Astros Saturday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Baez will take a seat on the bench for rest reasons, with Zach McKinstry filling in at shortstop and batting eighth for manager AJ Hinch Saturday.

Ryan Vilade is not in the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Houston Astros Saturday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Vilade will sit out for general rest, with Mark Canha patrolling right field and batting second against the Astros for manager AJ Hinch Saturday.

Andy Ibanez is out of the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Houston Astros Saturday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ibanez will receive the night off for regular rest, with Colt Keith starting at second base and batting sixth for manager AJ Hinch against the Astros Saturday.

Casey Mize delivered a decent performance, allowing just one earned run on five hits and two walks while striking out two over six innings in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Astros.

Fantasy Impact: Despite the solid outing, Mize's lack of run support and limited strikeout numbers continue to hamper his fantasy upside. With a season ERA now at 3.58 and a WHIP of 1.30, he remains a middling option in most fantasy formats. His low strikeout rate of 6.2 K/9 limits his appeal in categories that reward strikeouts, but his decent ERA and WHIP could make him a viable streamer in favorable matchups. However, fantasy managers should temper expectations given his current performance trends.

Mark Canha is in the Tigers’ starting lineup Friday.

Fantasy Impact: Canha has been dealing with an illness and has missed a few games. He will serve as the designated hitter and hit third against Houston.

Reese Olson delivered a quality start, allowing just one earned run on one hit and two walks while striking out four over six innings in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact: Despite Olson's strong performance, he did not factor into the decision, and the Tigers ultimately fell in a close contest. Olson's season ERA now stands impressively at 2.52, with a WHIP of 1.12, reflecting his ability to limit base runners and manage games effectively. However, his win-loss record remains unflattering at 0-4, underscoring the lack of run support he's received this season. Fantasy managers should continue to value Olson for his ERA, WHIP, and strikeout potential, though wins might be hard to come by with the current offensive backing.

Matt Vierling is not in the Tigers lineup on Wednesday against the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact: Vierling collected two hits and drove in two runs in Tuesday's win over Cleveland. Zach McKinstry is starting at third base for Detroit.

Kenta Maeda struggled mightily, allowing seven earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out one over just two innings in Tuesday's 11-7 win over the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact: This performance inflates his already concerning ERA to 6.75 and continues a trend of inconsistency that has plagued him throughout the season so far. His WHIP now sits uncomfortably at 1.40, with a strikeout rate that doesn't promise much upside for fantasy managers.

Jake Rogers is in the Tigers lineup on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact: Rogers is back at designated hitter and hitting No. 5 in the lineup. He has hit two home runs with five RBI so far this season.

Wenceel Perez is back in the Tigers lineup on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact: Perez was scratched from Sunday's lineup and pinch-hit on Monday. He is back in center field and hitting No. 2 in the lineup.

Parker Meadows is expected to be optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday. (Source: Evan Petzold on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: An exciting prospect who entered the season as the Tigers' everyday center fielder, Meadows has just had a miserable time at the at the the plate so far in 2024. Across 85 plate appearances this season, he has posted an ugly .096/.224/.219 slash line with one home run and three steals. Meadows will try to make adjustments and get on track in the minors.

Jack Flaherty endured a narrow defeat as the Tigers fell 2-1 to the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact: He allowed two earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out six over six innings. Despite the loss, Flaherty's performance was solid, maintaining a strong season with a 3.86 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP. His impressive 12.0 K/9 and 9.33 strikeout-to-walk ratio continue to make him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues, especially in categories that reward strikeouts and WHIP. However, his winless record might be a concern for fantasy managers relying on victories, though his underlying metrics suggest better outcomes could be on the horizon.

Riley Greene went 1-for-5 in the Tigers' 2-1 loss to the Guardians with a home run and one RBI.

Fantasy Impact: Despite the team's defeat, Greene's ability to connect for his ninth homer of the season highlights his ongoing power potential. His current .266 batting average and .397 wOBA suggest he remains a valuable asset in fantasy lineups, particularly in categories that reward power and on-base skills. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his performance closely, especially in leagues that penalize strikeouts.

Carson Kelly is back in the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Cleveland Guardians Monday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kelly returns after receiving Sunday off for regular rest, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting ninth against the Guardians Monday.

Spencer Torkelson went 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI in the Tigers' 5-2 loss to the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact: Despite the team's defeat, Torkelson's performance was a bright spot as he managed to notch a pair of doubles, contributing his only RBI of the game. This season, Torkelson has struggled to find his stride, maintaining a modest .216 batting average through 32 games. His power numbers are notably absent with zero home runs, and his on-base skills are underwhelming with a low walk rate of 0.079. However, his ability to hit doubles (11 so far) suggests there might still be potential for extra-base hits. Fantasy managers should keep expectations in check, but Torkelson's multi-hit game could be a sign of gradual improvement.

Tarik Skubal allowed two runs on six hits with 12 strikeouts over six innings on Sunday against the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact: Skubal allowed a one run in each of the first two innings before he was able to settle in and dominate the rest of his outing. He continues to boast a dominant 1.90 ERA on the season.