DETROIT TIGERS NEWS

Tomás Nido - Starting Monday Nido is starting at catcher and batting ninth in Monday's game against the Padres.

Impact Nido will give Dillon Dingler a breather, as the latter started both Saturday and Sunday behind the plate. Nido is Detroit's backup catcher for the time being with Jake Rogers (oblique) on the injured list, and the veteran has played well in a small sample, collecting four hits in nine at-bats so far.

14 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dillon Dingler - Getting Monday off Dingler is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres.

Impact Dingler started both Saturday and Sunday behind the plate after getting a rest Friday, and he'll retreat to the bench in favor of Tomas Nido on Monday. The 26-year-old is Detroit's top catching option at the moment with Jake Rogers (oblique) on the injured list, while Nido provides veteran depth. Dingler figures to return to the lineup Tuesday.

18 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trey Sweeney - Could see more time at short Sweeney is starting at shortstop and batting eighth Monday against the Padres, and he could see more time there with Javier Baez set to be the team's primary center fielder for the...

Impact Sweeney was already seeing plenty of time at short, though he was getting some days off against lefties, with Baez picking up starts up the middle. However, with Baez set to focus more on center field, at least until the likes of Parker Meadows (shoulder) and Wenceel Perez (back) are able to return, Sweeney may have to cover short more frequently in the near term. He'll face San Diego righty starter Randy Vasquez on Monday.

23 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers call up Jace Jung, Javier Báez takes over in center field for Ryan Kreidler The Detroit Tigers have called up prospect Jace Jung and sent Ryan Kreidler to Triple-A Toledo. That means it's Javier Báez time in center...

37 MINS AGO • FREEP.COM

Kerry Carpenter injury update: Detroit Tigers get good news about outfielders hamstring Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter left Sunday's game with a hamstring injury, but it doesn't look like he'll need a stint on the inj...

1 HOUR AGO • FREEP.COM

Javier Báez - Making first-ever start in CF Baez will start in center field and bat seventh in Monday's game versus the Padres.

Impact Baez has seen action in center field in three games this season with the Tigers, but this will be his first-ever start at any outfield position at the major-league level. He could play the position fairly frequently while Parker Meadows (shoulder) continues to recover.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kerry Carpenter - Not in lineup, but not going on IL Carpenter (hamstring) is not in Monday's lineup versus the Padres but is not expected to need a stint on the 10-day injured list, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact It's possible Carpenter's status changes if he doesn't recover as quickly as hoped from right hamstring soreness, but for now the Tigers are considering him day-to-day. Riley Greene and Zach McKinstry are in the corner outfield spots for the Tigers on Monday, while Colt Keith will be the designated hitter.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jace Jung - Brought up from minors The Tigers recalled Jung from Triple-A Toledo on Monday.

Impact Jung has slashed .239/.409/.463 with three homers over his first 19 games at Toledo this season and could see regular reps at third base for the Tigers against right-handed pitching. The 24-year-old played in 34 contests with Detroit last season, hitting .241/.362/.304 with zero home runs and a 30.9 percent strikeout rate.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Kreidler - Optioned to Triple-A The Tigers optioned Kreidler to Triple-A Toledo on Monday.

Impact Kreidler has served as the Tigers' primary center fielder this season while Austin Meadows (shoulder) is shelved, but his playing time had dipped recently and the club has now elected to replace him on the roster. Javier Baez is drawing his first career start in center field Monday and Riley Greene will also be used at the position as Meadows continues to work his way back.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jake Rogers - Plays catch Monday Rogers (oblique) played catch at Comerica Park on Monday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Rogers tossed the ball around with fellow rehabber Austin Meadows (shoulder), who just recently began a throwing program. The catcher is expected to be out until early May as he recovers from a left oblique strain.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jace Jung - Spotted at Comerica Park Jung joined the Tigers at Comerica Park prior to Monday's game against the Padres, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact There's no word yet on if Jung will be recalled to the active roster or is just in Detroit as a precaution, but Kerry Carpenter (hamstring) did exit Sunday's game with a hamstring issue. Jung failed to make the Opening Day roster but has slashed .239/.409/.463 with three homers over his first 19 games at Triple-A Toledo.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kerry Carpenter - Tests out hamstring pregame Carpenter tested out his right hamstring with some running in the outfield pregame Monday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Carpenter was forced to depart Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Rays due to hamstring soreness. It's a good sign that he was able to test out the leg injury with some pregame work, but there's still no word yet on how much time he might miss.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Why Garrick Higgo Wore Boston Red Sox, New Orleans Saints Hats During PGA Tour Win The 25-year-old South African explained why he was donning a Red Sox cap—and not a Detroit Tigers one—as he won his second PGA Tour title.

4 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Keider Montero - Making second start Monday Montero will start Monday's game against the Padres in Detroit, Jared Ramsey of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Though he was tagged for five earned runs over five innings while taking a loss in his 2025 MLB debut last Wednesday in Milwaukee, Montero will stick around for at least one more start while Detroit temporarily expands its rotation to six men during a stretch of 23 games in 24 days. Montero likely won't be in line for a long-term stay with Detroit, though a stronger showing against the Padres and in any future outings that follow could compel the coaching staff to find a more permanent spot for the right-hander.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tigers host the Padres to start 3-game series

The Detroit Tigers begin a three-game series at home against the San Diego Padres on Monday

14 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers, Padres dealing with injuries as 3-game series starts The Detroit Tigers already have three outfielders on the injured list.Kerry Carpenter may have to join them.The left-handed hitting slugger...

16 HOURS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Former No. 1 picks Mize and Torkelson are giving the AL Central-leading Tigers a boost, finally

When the Detroit Tigers returned to the postseason last year for the first time in a decade, they did it without great production from Casey Mize and Spencer Torkelson

16 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former LSU women's basketball guard lands at rebuilding Big 12 school Former LSU women's basketball guard Last-Tear Poa found a new home after entering the transfer portal. Poa spent three seasons with the Tige...

20 HOURS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Three LSU Baseball Players up for National Awards The #9 ranked Tigers are having an impressive season and have a great opportunity to make the College World Series again.

20 HOURS AGO • KANSASCITY.COM

How to Watch Tigers vs. Padres: TV Channel & Live Stream - April 21

Preview the April 21 matchup between the Detroit Tigers and San Diego Padres with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

20 HOURS AGO • DATA SKRIVE

Tarik Skubal - Yields two runs in no-decision Skubal picked up a no-decision in Sunday's 4-3 loss to Kansas City, allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk over five innings. He struck out four.

Impact The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner entered this contest on a roll, firing 13 scoreless innings over his previous two starts. However, Skubal looked ordinary in this outing, allowing a season-worst seven hits -- all singles -- while generating 12 whiffs out of 91 total pitches. The Detroit southpaw has pitched to a 2.83 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 29:5 K:BB across 28.2 innings. Skubal is currently scheduled to make his next start against the Orioles at home next weekend.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tigers vs. Padres Prediction, Odds, Picks - April 21

Preview the April 21 matchup between the Detroit Tigers and San Diego Padres with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

21 HOURS AGO • DATA SKRIVE

Zach McKinstry - Tallies three hits in loss McKinstry went 3-for-5 with two RBI in Sunday's 4-3, 10-inning loss to the Royals.

Impact McKinstry has moved up to third in Detroit's batting order recently due to a hot start to the season, and he kept on rolling Sunday. The utility player is now batting .288 with an .809 OPS, both of which would be new career highs. McKinstry has also tallied 11 runs scored and 11 RBI across 21 games played.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Holton - Pitches well but takes loss Holton (1-2) allowed an unearned run across two innings of relief to take the loss Sunday against the Royals. He struck out three.

Impact Holton didn't allow any hits or walks, but a Bobby Witt sac fly in the bottom of the 10th inning brought home the automatic baserunner and gave Kansas City a 4-3 win. The lefty reliever hasn't allowed an earned run across his last five appearances, during which he's struck out six batters in 5.1 innings. For the season, Holton now has a stellar 1.54 ERA as he continues to serve as a reliable bullpen option for the Tigers.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carpenter (hamstring) exits after 3-hit day, testing Tigers' outfield depth DETROIT -- The Tigers had the stage set for potential walk-off heroics Sunday after Tyler Holton struck out Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. to en...

22 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM