Trey Sweeney - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Kevin McGonigle's rise all but guarantees former top prospect's departure in 2026 Kevin McGonigle has emerged as a cornerstone-caliber middle infielder for the Tigers, making Trey Sweeney redundant on their 40-man roster.

OCTOBER 26 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Not in lineup for Game 1 Sweeney is not in the lineup for Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Guardians on Tuesday.

Impact Sweeney started at shortstop each of the last three times the Tigers faced a righty to close out the regular season, but he will begin his team's first playoff game on the bench as the Guardians send right-hander Gavin Williams to the bump. Javier Baez is handling shortstop and batting ninth.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers All-Star duo Tarik Skubal, Javier Báez Leave Game With Apparent Injuries

Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal and All-Star shortstop Javier Baez both left Friday night's game against the Marlins with injuries.

SEPTEMBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

Tigers All-Star duo Tarik Skubal, Javier Báez Leave Game With Apparent Injuries

Tigers' Javier Báez leaves game against Marlins after foul tip strikes near his left eye

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez left the game against the Miami Marlins after he fouled off a pitch that struck near his left eye in the second inning

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Tigers score 9 runs in 7th inning to trounce wild Yankees 12-2

Parker Meadows hit a go-ahead single to spark a nine-run seventh inning and Kerry Carpenter added a two-run triple as the Detroit Tigers took advantage of wild relievers Fernando C...

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Taking seat against lefty Sweeney is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Sweeney will join fellow left-handed hitters Kerry Carpenter and Colt Keith on the bench for the series opener while the Mets send southpaw Sean Manaea to the bump. Though Sweeney started in both of the previous two contests and has been seeing semi-regular run at shortstop since being called up from Triple-A Toledo on Aug. 10, he's slashing just .205/.225/.359 over a stretch of 16 games. Sweeney could be at risk of a demotion or a move to a reserve role once outfielder Parker Meadows (quadriceps) is activated from the 10-day injured list, which could result in Zach McKinstry and Javier Baez seeing more playing time at shortstop.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat against lefty Sweeney is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Bobby Witt Jr.'s 2-run homer in eighth lifts Royals over Tigers 3-1

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Not in Tuesday's lineup Sweeney isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Sweeney will grab a seat on the bench after going 1-for-2 with a strikeout in Monday's game. Zach McKinstry will enter the lineup to start at shortstop instead while batting seventh.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat against southpaw Sweeney is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Since being called up from Triple-A Toledo on Aug. 10, Sweeney has been a fairly regular presence in the lineup, starting in eight of the previous 10 games while going 6-for-25 (.240 average) with one home run, six runs and four RBI. Sweeney could lose out on playing time once Parker Meadows' (quadriceps) return from the injured list likely pushes Javier Baez back to shortstop on a more frequent basis, but for now, the 25-year-old could see fairly steady playing time versus righties. The left-handed-hitting Sweeney will take a seat Wednesday against Astros southpaw Framber Valdez, however.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Last Night in Baseball: Bryce Harper Hit 2 Homers Really, Really Far

Bryce Harper did something no one else had done in 2025, Ke'Bryan Hayes made a wild play, the Rockies walked off the Dodgers and more from M...

AUGUST 19 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Bryce Harper Hit 2 Homers Really, Really Far

Tigers dominate all facets of 10-0 win over Astros Trey Sweeney clubbed a three-run home run, Jack Flaherty tossed seven strong innings and the host Detroit Tigers silenced the Houston Astros...

AUGUST 19 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Homers, triples in big win Sweeney went 2-for-4 with a triple, a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 10-0 win over the Astros.

Impact Sweeney chipped in his second triple of the season, but his key swing came in the seventh inning, when he launched his sixth home run of the year with two runners on. It was the young shortstop's first long ball since July 6 and gives him something to build on, as he's currently seeing regular playing time with Javier Baez focusing on center field as Detroit deals with injuries to Matt Vierling (oblique) and Parker Meadows (quad).

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers mash 4 HRs, shut out rival Astros in key series opener DETROIT -- The Tigers are roaring again. On Monday, they rolled over their closest competitor in the race for a postseason first-round bye,...

AUGUST 19 • MLB.COM

Jack Flaherty's strong start, 4 homers lead Tigers to 10-0 rout of Astros

Jack Flaherty struck out nine batters in seven scoreless innings and the Detroit Tigers went on to beat the Houston Astros 10-0 on Monday night

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Trey Sweeney on win over Twins, Tigers' rising confidence & more | King of the Diamond

AUGUST 17 • FOX SPORTS

Scores three times in win Sweeney went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 8-5 win over the Twins.

Impact Sweeney recorded his first multi-hit performance since May 12 and set a new season high in runs scored. It's been a bit of a struggle for the second-year shortstop, as he's batting just .206 overall with a .573 OPS. Sweeney spent some time with Triple-A Toledo until a recent call-up to the majors, and he's no better than a bench option for Detroit at this point.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Casey Mize, streaking Tigers down Twins Kerry Carpenter belted a solo homer and Trey Sweeney scored three times on Saturday night to lead Detroit to an 8-5 victory over the host Mi...

AUGUST 17 • THESTATE.COM

Despite 9 walks, Tigers' 4th straight win anything but a free pass MINNEAPOLIS -- The Tigers wore down Twins pitching for their highest walk total in two years before pulling ahead late for their fourth stra...

AUGUST 17 • MLB.COM

Sweeney hits go-ahead single in the seventh to lead Tigers past Twins 8-5

Trey Sweeney drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Casey Mize struck out 10 batters, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 8-5

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Tigers could cut ties with prospect from Jack Flaherty trade | Sporting News The Detroit Tigers acquired Trey Sweeney from the Los Angeles Dodgers last season. After a slow start in Detroit, could he be on the move so...

AUGUST 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tigers folk hero hits Injured List yet again as Detroit recalls familiar face The Detroit Tigers have lost Matt Vierling to the Injured List with an oblique issue, while Trey Sweeney has been recalled from Triple-A whi...

AUGUST 10 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Called up, starting Sunday The Tigers recalled Sweeney from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, and he'll start at shortstop and bat eighth in the team's series finale versus the Angels.

Impact Detroit opened up a spot on the 26-man active roster for Sweeney by placing outfielder/infielder Matt Vierling (oblique) on the 10-day injured list. Though he'll be included in the lineup as he rejoins the Tigers, Sweeney is expected to see limited playing time during his latest stint in the big leagues. The 25-year-old has slashed just .208/.275/.303 with five home runs and three stolen bases over 258 plate appearances with the Tigers this season.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Called up, starting Sunday The Tigers recalled Sweeney from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, and he'll start at shortstop and bat eighth in the team's series finale versus the Angels.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers injury report: Matt Vierling heading to IL again, Trey Sweeney called up Matt Vierling's injury-filled season continues for the Tigers, as the team has placed him on the injured list. Trey Sweeney has been called...

AUGUST 10 • FREEP.COM

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