Colt Keith - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Sonny Gray shuts down Tigers in return from injury, Red Sox finish sweep with 4-0 win

Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Duran hits 3-run homer, Tolle pitches 7 innings as Red Sox rally past Tigers 5-4

Payton Tolle pitched seven innings of two-run ball, Jarren Duran hit a three-run home run and the Boston Red Sox used a five-run seventh inning to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Records first stolen base in win Keith went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Rangers.

Impact Keith tallied his first stolen base of the year as he continued his strong start from a contact perspective. The 24-year-old is now slashing .326/.360/.400 through 30 games, though he's yet to go deep and only has six RBI. Keith also isn't likely to steal many more bases, as he only had one of them in 2025, but his other counting stats should begin to tick upward if he keeps swinging a hot bat.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Mize and Torkelson power the Tigers to a 5-2 victory over the Brewers

Casey Mize struck out seven and allowed one run in six innings, Spencer Torkelson hit his first homer of the season, and the Detroit Tigers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Opening Wednesday's game on bench Keith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Though the left-handed-hitting Keith will begin Wednesday's contest on the bench, he could check in once lefty DL Hall -- who is opening the game for the Brewers -- is lifted from the game. Jahmai Jones will pick up a start at designated hitter in place of Keith.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers fans can't handle AJ Hinch's treatment of Colt Keith so far in 2026 Tigers fans are getting worked up every time Colt Keith is left out of a lineup.

APRIL 21 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Idle against lefty Sunday Keith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Keith will hit the bench for the third time in four games, with each of his absences coming while the Tigers have faced a left-handed starting pitcher. Jahmai Jones will take Keith's spot in the starting nine at designated hitter while Boston sends southpaw Garrett Crochet to the hill.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers extend win streak to 6 by rallying in 9th for rain-delayed 10-9 victory over Royals

Riley Greene doubled home two runs to tie the score with two outs in the ninth inning, and Colt Keith followed with the winning single as the streaking Detroit Tigers rallied past...

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Greene's gritty AB sets stage for Tigers' walk-off sweep of Royals DETROIT -- The Tigers completed a perfect homestand with a ninth-inning comeback to sweep the Royals. Riley Greene's game-tying two-run doub...

APRIL 16 • MLB.COM

Receiving afternoon off vs. lefty Keith is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals.

Impact Detroit didn't face a left-handed starting pitcher through its first 16 games of the season, but the Tigers have now taken on a pair of southpaws (Cole Ragans and Kris Bubic) in their three-game series with the Royals. Keith has found himself on the bench for both contests and looks like he could be in line for a strong-side platoon role while the Tigers have all their key bats available, save for Parker Meadows (arm). Jahmai Jones will enter the starting nine as a replacement for Keith, serving as the Tigers' designated hitter and No. 3 batter.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Kenley Jansen gets 479th save, moves past Lee Smith, as Tigers top Royals 2-1 for 4th win in row

Kenley Jansen got his 479th save, moving past Lee Smith for sole possession of third place on the career list, and the Detroit Tigers rallied from an eighth-inning deficit to beat...

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Marlins aim to avoid series sweep against the Tigers

The Detroit Tigers will look to sweep a three-game series with a victory against the Miami Marlins

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Greene's 3-run homer, Anderson's first career save lift Hinch to 400th Tigers win, 6-1 over Marlins

Riley Greene had a three-run homer and four RBIs, Drew Anderson ended the game by retiring Jakob Marsee in a 14-pitch at-bat for his first major league save and Detroit beat the Mi...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Tigers to stop slide in game against the Marlins

The Detroit Tigers aim to stop a five-game skid when they take on the Miami Marlins

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Tigers look to end 6-game road losing streak, play the Twins

The Detroit Tigers hit the road against the Minnesota Twins looking to end a six-game road losing streak

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

One non-Kevin McGonigle silver lining Tigers fans are hoping maintains through 2026 Colt Keith's improved bat speed and exit velocity are positive signs for a real Tigers breakout season.

APRIL 7 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Keaschall hits a 2-run homer and the Twins hold on for a frigid 7-3 win over the Tigers

Luke Keaschall hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning and four Minnesota relievers combined for four scoreless innings as the Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on a frigid night

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Herrera's 2-run single keys 4-run outburst in Cardinals' 5-3 victory over Tigers

Iván Herrera’s two-run single capped a four-run fifth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals salvaged the finale of a three-game series with a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

AJ Hinch's home opener lineup decision overshadows Tigers fans' Kevin McGonigle excitement Kevin McGonigle will bat leadoff and Colt Keith will ride the bench in the Tigers' home opener vs. the Cardinals.

APRIL 3 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Out of Tigers' lineup Keith is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Cardinals.

Impact It's a routine breather for Keith, who sports a healthy .962 OPS in the early going this season. Gleyber Torres is getting a start in the designated hitter slot and Zach McKinstry will cover second base for the Tigers.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

This conspicuous improvement for Colt Keith could finally fuel breakout Tigers season Improved bat speed could be Colt Keith's key to a breakout season for the Tigers.

APRIL 2 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Zac Gallen outduels Tarik Skubal, Diamondbacks sweep Tigers with a 1-0 victory

Zac Gallen outdueled two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, Corbin Carroll homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Detroit Tigers 1-0 to sweep the three-game series

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Corbin Carroll has 4 RBIs, Diamondbacks ruin Justin Verlander's return to Tigers in 9-6 win

Corbin Carroll hit a three-run homer and had four RBIs, Michael Soroka became the fourth pitcher in Arizona history to throw an immaculate inning and the Diamondbacks roughed up th...

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle hits tiebreaking, 2-run single in 5-2 win against Padres

Rookie Kevin McGonigle hit a tiebreaking, two-run single with the bases loaded and two outs in the eighth inning to continue his dazzling start and lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-2...

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Not starting Friday Keith is out of the lineup for Friday's game against San Diego.

Impact The ascension of Kevin McGonigle nixed Keith's opportunity to land an everyday role, and possibly even a split role, at third base. While the Tigers found a spot for Keith at DH on Opening Day, the 24-year-old is out of the starting nine Friday as Gleyber Torres DHs and Zach McKinstry plays second base. McGonigle, after going 4-for-5 in the opener, is manning third.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

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