Dugan Darnell - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Limited to playing catch The Tigers announced Sunday that Darnell (hip) has been playing catch five times per week and is also taking part in a running progression, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press r...

Impact Darnell has opened camp behind the Tigers' other healthy bullpen candidates after undergoing left hip labral repair surgery in September. The 28-year-old could be ready to step back on the mound soon before advancing to facing hitters in live batting practice and then pitching in Grapefruit League games, but he still looks like he''ll face an uphill battle to win a spot on the Tigers' Opening Day roster.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Idle to begin camp The Tigers announced Wednesday that Darnell (hip) will be sidelined for the start of spring training, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Darnell is still on the mend from left hip labral repair surgery, which he underwent last September. Before being shut down by the injury, the 28-year-old lefty made nine appearances out of the Colorado bullpen and logged a 3.86 ERA and 1.46 WHIP across 11.2 innings. After being claimed off waivers by the Tigers in November, Darnell was later designated for assignment, but Detroit re-signed him to a minor-league deal once he cleared waivers. Darnell is attending camp as a non-roster invitee, but he'll likely need to complete his rehab program for hip surgery within the next week or two to have any shot at winning a spot in Detroit's Opening Day bullpen.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Re-signs with Tigers The Tigers re-signed Darnell (hip) to a minor-league contract Monday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Darnell was claimed off waivers and then non-tendered by the Tigers in November, but he will return to the organization on a minor-league pact. The righty reliever underwent hip surgery in September and it's unclear when he might be ready to pitch in games.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Non-tendered by Tigers Darnell (hip) was non-tendered by Detroit on Friday.

Impact The Tigers claimed Darnell off waivers in mid-November, but his time with the club was short-lived. He'll become a free agent as he continues to recover from hip surgery that he underwent in mid-September.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Removed from 40-man roster Darnell (hip) was designated for assignment by the Tigers on Tuesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Darnell received his first big-league call-up in August and made nine appearances with the Rockies before landing on the injured list with left hip inflammation. Surgery was deemed necessary, and Darnell has since jumped to Pittsburgh and Detroit on waivers. He will be subjected to the waiver process once again after being DFA'd.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Detroit The Tigers claimed Darnell (hip) off waivers from the Pirates on Wednesday.

Impact Darnell spent most of the 2025 season at Triple-A Albuquerque in the Rockies organization, holding a 3.19 ERA and 63:19 K:BB over 53.2 innings. He had surgery in September to repair a torn labrum in his left hip, but the Tigers appear confident in his ability to make a full recovery.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Pirates designated Darnell (hip) for assignment Thursday.

Impact Thursday marks the second time in six days that Darnell has been DFA'd, as he joined the Pirates via waiver claim from Colorado last Friday. The 28-year-old righty posted a 3.19 ERA and 1.15 WHIP across 53.2 Triple-A innings in 2025 despite playing in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, giving him a fair amount of appeal for bullpen-needy teams browsing the waiver wire.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Pirates The Pirates claimed Darnell (hip) off waivers from the Rockies on Friday and placed him on the 60-day injured list, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact Darnell posted a 3.86 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in the majors this year across 11.2 innings, though his season was cut short in late August by a torn labrum in his left hip. Now in the Pirates organization, the 28-year-old righty will be entering a more pitcher-friendly environment compared to Colorado. However, he'll still likely be limited to middle-relief duties in Pittsburgh.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Rockies face the Giants looking to break road losing streak

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Rockies bring road skid into matchup with the Mariners

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Mariners host the Rockies, look to extend home win streak

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Rockies and Angels meet, winner takes 3-game series

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Angels look to end losing streak in game against the Rockies

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Angels look to stop 8-game road slide, play the Rockies

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Rockies aim to end losing streak in matchup with the Marlins

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

San Diego Padres host the Colorado Rockies Saturday

The San Diego Padres host the Colorado Rockies on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Rockies play the Padres looking to end road skid

The Colorado Rockies will look to end their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the San Diego Padres

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Rockies head into matchup with the Padres on losing streak

The Colorado Rockies look to stop their five-game skid with a win over the San Diego Padres

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

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