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Reese Olson shuts down Padres for 7 1/3 innings as Tigers take series with 6-0 win

Reese Olson allowed two hits in 7 1/3 scoreless innings as the Detroit Tigers defeated the San Diego Padres 6-0 to win a three-game series

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Yelich, Hoskins and Frelick homer as the Brewers defeat the Tigers 5-1

Christian Yelich, Rhys Hoskins and Sal Frelick all hit home runs and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-1

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Skubal shines as Tigers win 9-1 to hand Brewers their 3rd straight loss

Tarik Skubal struck out nine while allowing four hits and no walks in seven shutout innings as the Detroit Tigers trounced the Milwaukee Brewers 9-1

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Leading off Monday Malloy is serving as the DH and batting first in Monday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Malloy was out of the lineup two of the last three days but will slot back in with Milwaukee starting lefty Tyler Alexander. To make room for Malloy at DH, Spencer Torkelson will cover first base, with the lefty-hitting Colt Keith heading to the bench. Malloy has some appeal against southpaws, though he will likely fall back out of the lineup the next time Detroit faces a righty starter.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Losing work with Torres back Malloy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Impact Malloy will hit the bench for the second time in three games and looks like he could be the odd man out of the lineup more often than not in the wake of Gleyber Torres returning from the injured list Friday. The 25-year-old should have a regular spot in the starting nine against left-handed pitching, but his opportunities against righties may be more sporadic, unless the Tigers are willing to commit to playing Riley Greene in center field on a more consistent basis.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Malloy is not in the Tigers' starting lineup against the Twins on Friday.

Impact Malloy has worked out of the leadoff spot in the lineup in the Tigers' last six games as the designated hitter. He'll begin Friday's game in the dugout while Colt Keith takes on DH duties against Twins right-hander David Fiesta. Malloy has started the season 6-for-26 with eight walks, four runs scored and four RBI.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Max Fried outduels high school teammate Jack Flaherty, helps Yankees beat Tigers 4-3 to avoid sweep

Max Fried threw seven scoreless innings to outduel high school teammate Jack Flaherty, Ben Rice hit a two-run homer in the seventh and AL MVP Aaron Judge drove in two more runs to...

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Picking up sixth straight start Malloy will start at designated hitter and bat leadoff in Tuesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Malloy will make his sixth consecutive start -- including his fifth in a row out of the leadoff spot -- after getting on base at a .462 clip in 26 plate appearances since his March 31 call-up. The 25-year-old's long-term path to regular playing time could become murkier once the Tigers get at least one or two of Gleyber Torres (oblique), Matt Vierling (shoulder), Wenceel Perez (back) and Parker Meadows (arm) back from the injured list, but with none of those players expected to return in the near future, Malloy should continue to enjoy a full-time role in a prominent lineup spot.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ibañez and Mize help the Tigers beat the Yankees 6-2 for their 4th straight win

Andy Ibañez homered, Casey Mize pitched six effective innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 6-2 for their fourth consecutive victory

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Carpenter and Torkelson homer as Tigers beat White Sox 7-2 and drop Chicago to 2-6

Kerry Carpenter homered for the third time in two games and Spencer Torkelson had a home run and a double as the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 7-2 for their fourth win...

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Leadoff hitter Monday Malloy will serve as the designated hitter and bat in the leadoff spot against the Mariners on Monday.

Impact Malloy was recalled by Detroit from Triple-A Toledo on Monday, and he'll waste no time getting into his first major-league action of the season. He appeared in three games for Toledo before being called up and went 5-for-11 with two walks, one home run and five RBI.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Detroit The Tigers recalled Malloy from Triple-A Toledo on Monday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Malloy wasn't able to crack the Opening Day roster despite a strong spring training, but the 25-year-old is back in the majors in a move that corresponds with Detroit placing Gleyber Torres (oblique) on the 10-day injured list Monday. Malloy appeared in 71 games for the Tigers in 2024 and slashed .203/.291/.366 with eight home runs and 21 RBI across 230 plate appearances, though he finished with a 37.0 percent strikeout rate. Malloy could see some starts in the outfield due to Matt Vierling (shoulder) and Wenceel Perez (back) both starting the season on the IL.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Tigers optioned Malloy to Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Malloy had a solid spring in slashing .314/.397/.373, but he wasn't able to land an Opening Day roster spot even with the Tigers battling multiple injuries. Ryan Kreidler was awarded the Tigers' final roster spot.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers' Justyn-Henry Malloy optioned to Triple-A Toledo; Ryan Kreidler makes team Detroit Tigers outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy hit .309 across in spring training, but he was optioned to Triple-A Toledo before Opening Day.

MARCH 26 • FREEP.COM

Justyn-Henry Malloy hits home run in Detroit Tigers' 4-3 loss to Giants in exhibition game In the Detroit Tigers' final exhibition before Opening Day, Justyn-Henry Malloy, who is competing for a roster spot, smashed a home run.

MARCH 26 • FREEP.COM

Gets added competition With the Tigers signing outfielder Manuel Margot on Sunday, Malloy has added competition in his bid for an Opening Day bench spot, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Margot signed with Detroit on a major-league deal, so he will give the team veteran depth in the outfield. Malloy, Spencer Torkelson and Jahmai Jones were previously thought to be battling for two open spots, but the addition of Margot likely means only one bench opening is left. Torkelson, the 2020 No. 1 overall pick, has had an impressive spring and recently started seeing some time in the outfield to add versatility, so he might have the inside track at this point given his power potential at the plate. If Malloy starts the season with Triple-A Toledo, he could still be an MLB option later in the year if a need arises.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Justyn-Henry Malloy, Max Clark collide in Detroit Tigers' 4-2 loss in Grapefruit finale Detroit Tigers score: Infield prospect Kevin McGonigle homers, and potential backup Justyn-Henry Malloy left after colliding with prospect M...

MARCH 23 • FREEP.COM

Back in action Malloy (illness) is in the lineup for Saturday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta.

Impact After turning the page on a stomach bug, Malloy will resume his bid for a bench spot on the Opening Day roster. The 25-year-old has made a compelling case so far, going 13-for-43 in exhibition play, though only three of those hits have gone for extra bases (all doubles).

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with illness Malloy was scratched from the lineup for Friday's split-squad game against the Yankees due to an illness, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 25-year-old was penciled in to bat leadoff but will instead sit out due to a stomach bug. Malloy likely isn't in danger of missing Opening Day and should be back in action within a few days.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Continues solid spring Malloy went 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.

Impact While Malloy hasn't gone deep yet this spring, he is batting a solid .308 across 17 contests. Power is the 25-year-old's calling card, but after batting just .203 with a 37 percent strikeout rate as a rookie last year, the team would likely trade in a bit of his slugging ways for more consistent contact at the plate. Malloy may be a bench option for the Tigers to begin the regular season, though he has the upside to seize a larger role as the year progresses.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Inside track on roster spot? Malloy seems well position to earn a roster spot coming out of camp, though he's still competing with several other players for a utility role, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic rep...

Impact Malloy's biggest selling point is probably his ability to hit lefties, and he sported an .893 OPS against southpaws across 61 regular-season plate appearances last year as a rookie. The 25-year-old is a bit limited defensively, serving mostly as a DH and occasionally playing in the corner outfield spots, though he is experimenting some at first base in camp. Spencer Torkelson profiles similarly as a lefty masher and is likely Malloy's top competition for a roster spot this spring.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Trying out first base The Tigers have asked Malloy to get work at first base during the spring, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Mallow played strictly in the outfield during the 2024 campaign, but Detroit has its sights set on increasing flexibility throughout the roster heading into 2025. Colt Keith will also see time at first base during the spring, which would increase the number of infield combinations available for the club if this idea pans out.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers News: Justyn-Henry Malloy back in starting lineup for sandwich game vs. Orioles Justyn-Henry Malloy will look to help the Tigers get back in the win column on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Tigers News: Justyn-Henry Malloy faces crucial test as designated hitter against Orioles Analyzing Justyn-Henry Malloy’s Role in the Tigers’ Lineup.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Back in big leagues The Tigers recalled Malloy from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 24-year-old will rejoin the MLB club for the start of September as rosters expand to 28 players. Malloy has a .698 OPS with eight homers in 57 big-league games this season and should see semi-regular playing time in the outfield and at designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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