Dillon Dingler - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Resting Saturday Dingler is not in Detroit's starting lineup against San Diego on Saturday.

Impact Dingler started in each of the Tigers' first two games of the regular season, but he'll get some rest Saturday while Jake Rogers serves as the team's backstop and bats ninth. Dinger has gone 3-for-8 with one home run and four RBI to open the 2026 campaign.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tees off on Opening Day Dingler went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Thursday's 8-2 win over the Padres.

Impact Dingler got off to a slow start in camp following arthroscopic right elbow surgery in the offseason, but he heated up toward the end of Grapefruit League play and carried that momentum into Opening Day. The 27-year-old is expected to see the bulk of the playing time behind the plate for the Tigers, and after an encouraging 2025 campaign, Dingler could be in store for bigger and better things in 2026.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kevin McGonigle begins his career with 4 hits in Tigers' 8-2 win over Padres on opening day

Kevin McGonigle got four hits in his auspicious major league debut during the Detroit Tigers’ 8-2 victory over the San Diego Padres

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

21-year-old Kevin McGonigle has 3 hits in his first 3 at-bats in electric debut for Tigers

Kevin McGonigle wasted no time proving that the Detroit Tigers made the right call by putting him on their opening day roster

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Hits first spring home run Dingler went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.

Impact After his spring training debut was delayed due to arthroscopic right elbow surgery in the offseason, Dingler got off to a slow start at the plate. However, the catcher has been a bit better lately, going 4-for-12 with the homer over his last four Grapefruit League contests. Dingler appears to be rounding into form for the start of the regular season, and he'll serve as Detroit's top backstop once again in 2026.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Off to slow start Dingler, who went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays, is batting just .188 through seven exhibition contests.

Impact The start to Dingler's spring was delayed after undergoing arthroscopic right elbow surgery in the offseason. So far, the catcher has looked a bit sluggish offensively, but the key thing is that he's seeing regular game action heading into the regular season. Dingler had an impressive 2025 with a .278/.327/.425 slash line and 13 home runs across 126 regular-season contests, and he should be Detroit's clear No. 1 backstop this year with Jake Rogers in a reserve role.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Starting behind plate Dingler (elbow) is starting behind the dish and batting third Monday against the Rays.

Impact Dingler had been easing into things with some starts at designated hitter, but he'll be making his first start this spring behind the plate Monday. He had arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow in January.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing to bases Tuesday Dingler (elbow) is scheduled to advance to throwing to bases Tuesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Dingler has been eased into a throwing program in Tigers camp after having arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow in January. The 27-year-old has seen action in a couple Grapefruit League contests as a designated hitter, but it's unclear when he will be ready to catch in a spring training game. As long as he continues to progress without setbacks, Dingler is expected to be ready for Opening Day.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Set for spring debut at DH Dingler (elbow) is batting fifth as the designated hitter in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact The 27-year-old catcher is coming back from arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow, which he underwent in January, and he's still working through his throwing progression. Dingler has been fully participating in all other baseball activities, so he'll enter the lineup Friday as the DH. He could gain full clearance within the next week and should be good to go for the start of the regular season.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Dingler (elbow) is working through a return-to-play throwing progression this week and is expected to be ready to return in early March, MLB.com reports.

Impact Dingler underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow at the end of January and has been working his way back in recent weeks. He has been taking part in all other baseball activities, and now his throwing seems to be nearly back to normal as well. With more than a month to go until Opening Day, Dingler doesn't seem to be in any danger of missing regular-season contests, and he should be Detroit's clear top catcher after a strong 2025 campaign.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Still limited in throwing program The Tigers announced Sunday that Dingler (elbow) is working his way through a throwing progression, but he's completing all other baseball activities, Evan Petzold of the Detroit F...

Impact After a Gold Glove-winning 2025 campaign, Dingler underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow Jan. 28 and is still working his way back to full strength. While Dingler will need to prove by the end of camp that he can throw at his usual velocity and distance in order to avoid a stint on the injured list to open the season, he should be able to pick up at-bats as a designated hitter during Grapefruit League games in the meantime.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Dingler ramping up slowly at camp after recent right elbow surgery LAKELAND, Fla. -- Dillon Dingler has not yet received the Gold Glove Award he won last fall, but as he talked with reporters on Wednesday mo...

FEBRUARY 11 • MLB.COM

Recovering from elbow scope Dingler will be eased into spring training after undergoing arthroscopic right elbow surgery, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact It's unclear when exactly Dingler had the operation, but he had a similar surgery two years ago and does not expect to be sidelined for much of camp. Dingler -- who won a Gold Glove in 2025 -- should be fine for Opening Day, but if his recovery lags, Jake Rogers would step in as the Tigers' primary catcher.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 22 • USATODAY.COM

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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

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OCTOBER 15, 2025 • FREEP.COM

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OCTOBER 15, 2025 • SI.COM

Polanco hits winning single in the 15th inning as the Mariners beat the Tigers to advance to ALCS

Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending single in the 15th inning, and the Seattle Mariners advanced to the AL Championship Series by outlasting the Detroit Tigers for a 3-2 victory in the...

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Tigers rally to beat Mariners 9-3 and force decisive Game 5 in AL Division Series

Riley Greene and Javier Báez homered in a four-run sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 4 of the American Le...

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From the Mariners' ALDS Game 3 Win Over the Tigers

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OCTOBER 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From the Mariners' ALDS Game 3 Win Over the Tigers

Behind HRs from Raleigh and Suarez, Mariners Take Lead in AL Division Series

Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer, Eugenio Suarez and J.P. Crawford added solo shots as the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers to take a...

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Behind HRs from Raleigh and Suarez, Mariners Take Lead in AL Division Series

Raleigh, Suarez, Crawford homer and Mariners top Tigers 8-4 for a 2-1 lead in the AL Division Series

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OCTOBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 4, 2025 • DISPATCH.COM

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Kevin McGonigle begins his career with 4 hits in Tigers' 8-2 win over Padres on opening day

21-year-old Kevin McGonigle has 3 hits in his first 3 at-bats in electric debut for Tigers

Polanco hits winning single in the 15th inning as the Mariners beat the Tigers to advance to ALCS

Tigers rally to beat Mariners 9-3 and force decisive Game 5 in AL Division Series

Tigers' rally with three runs in 5th inning to tie Mariners in ALDS

4 Takeaways From the Mariners' ALDS Game 3 Win Over the Tigers

Behind HRs from Raleigh and Suarez, Mariners Take Lead in AL Division Series

Raleigh, Suarez, Crawford homer and Mariners top Tigers 8-4 for a 2-1 lead in the AL Division Series

Last Night in Baseball: Yankees, Cubs and Tigers Join Dodgers in Division Series