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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.

APRIL 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Torkelson hits 3-run homer, Tigers win 3-1 and send Royals to 6th straight loss

Spencer Torkelson hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the fifth inning off Seth Lugo, and the Detroit Tigers extended the Kansas City Royals’ losing streak to six with a 3-1 win

APRIL 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Back in lineup Saturday Sweeney is starting at shortstop and batting seventh in Saturday's game against the Royals.

Impact Sweeney received Friday off with Kansas City starting southpaw Cole Ragans but will return to the lineup against righty Seth Lugo. The young shortstop hasn't really gotten going yet, as he's batting just .228 with a .641 OPS, though he has gone 3-for-6 over his last two appearances.

APRIL 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ibáñez hits tiebreaking homer to back rookie pitcher Jobe and lead Tigers to a 7-3 win over Royals

Andy Ibáñez hit a tiebreaking home run in the second inning to back rookie Jackson Jobe and lead the Detroit Tigers to a 7-3 victory over Kansas City that extended the Royals’ losi...

APRIL 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Out of Friday's lineup Sweeney is not in the Tigers' starting lineup against the Royals on Friday.

Impact Sweeney has gone 3-for-11 with two RBI against left-handed pitching this season, but he'll begin Friday's contest in the dugout with the Royals sending southpaw Cole Ragans to the mound. Javier Baez will start at shortstop and bat seventh.

APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Priester and Hoskins help Brewers end 3-game skid with 5-0 victory over Tigers

Quinn Priester and four relievers combined on a one-hitter and Rhys Hoskins broke out of his early-season slump to help the Milwaukee Brewers snap a three-game skid by beating the...

APRIL 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Notches first steal Sweeney went 1-for-4 with a double, one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Friday's 7-6 win over the Twins.

Impact Sweeney had gone 0-for-5 over the last four games, a stretch in which the Tigers faced three left-handed starters. The 24-year-old is firmly in a strong-side platoon role to begin the season. He's now batting .237 (9-for-38) with a home run, two doubles, one triple, seven RBI, five runs scored and a steal over 13 contests. Sweeney logged just two steals across 119 major-league plate appearances in 2024, but he logged at least 20 thefts in three straight years in the minors, so he could tap into a bit more speed if he gets on base enough.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against lefty Sweeney is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Sweeney will hit the bench for the second time in the series while the Yankees send another southpaw (Max Fried) to the bump. Javier Baez will fill in for Sweeney at shortstop.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against left-hander Sweeney is absent from the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Yankees.

Impact Southpaw Carlos Rodon is on the hill for the Yankees, so the left-handed hitting Sweeney will grab a seat. Javier Baez is at shortstop and batting sixth Monday.

APRIL 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting vs. southpaw Sweeney is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Sweeney is in the midst of a five-game hit streak during which he's gone 7-for-20 with a double, a triple and a homer, but he'll sit Sunday against Chicago lefty Martin Perez. Javier Baez will step in at shortstop and bat seventh.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • Associated Press

Carpenter homers twice, Flaherty wins in Detroit return, Tigers beat White Sox 7-4 in home opener

Kerry Carpenter hit a pair of solo home runs and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 7-4 for their 14th win in their last 17 home openers

APRIL 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Pops first home run Sweeney went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Sweeney popped his first home run of the season in the fifth inning against Seattle starter Luis Castillo. While it was the young shortstop's first extra-base hit of the year as well, he's still performed well with a .273 average and .713 OPS in the early going. As a rookie in 2024, Sweeney batted .218 with a .642 OPS during the regular season. The 24-year-old could be primed to take a step forward in 2025, and he figures to start at short most days against righties, with Javier Baez subbing in versus southpaws.

APRIL 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Robles, Moore provide offense, Castillo bests Skubal in Mariners' 3-2 win over Tigers

Victor Robles hit a two-RBI double, Dylan Moore homered and the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers and American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal 3-2 on Wednesday

APRIL 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Greene homers as the Tigers use fast start to beat Mariners 9-6 for 1st win of the season

Riley Greene homered and Javier Báez hit a two-run double in Detroit’s six-run first inning, helping the Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 9-6 for their first victory of the season

APRIL 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Dodgers stay perfect with a 7-3 win over the Tigers despite Roki Sasaki's rocky start

The Los Angeles Dodgers extended their perfect start to the season with a 7-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Roki Sasaki pulled from Dodger Stadium debut in 2nd inning after more struggles with his control

Roki Sasaki’s home debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers ended in the second inning Saturday night after the touted right-hander again struggled with his control

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Snell wins Dodgers debut, Hernández and Ohtani go deep in 5-4 home-opening victory over Tigers

Blake Snell won his Dodgers debut, Teoscar Hernández hit a three-run homer and Los Angeles defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 in its home opener

MARCH 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Taking seat versus LHP Sweeney isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact The left-handed bat of Sweeney will stay put in the dugout Thursday with southpaw Blake Snell scheduled to take the mound for L.A. Javier Baez will take over at shortstop and bat seventh.

MARCH 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Poised to win shortstop job Sweeney "appears poised to open the season as the primary shortstop" for the Tigers, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Sweeney had just a .642 OPS for the Tigers down the stretch of last regular season and has only a .611 OPS so far this spring. However, Detroit likes his glove at shortstop and the club is also lacking alternatives, so Sweeney is slated to see most of the reps at shortstop to open the season, at least against right-handed pitching.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not a lock for shortstop job Sweeney is not a given to open season as the Tigers' primary shortstop, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact In his latest Opening Day roster projection, Stavenhagen has Javier Baez and Zach McKinstry sharing the shortstop job and Sweeney opening the season at Triple-A Toledo. Nothing has been decided, as Sweeney could still very well start at the position at least against right-handed pitching, but the gig won't be handed to him. Sweeney hit .218/.269/.373 with four home runs over 36 regular-season contests for the Tigers in 2024 before going 2-for-22 at the dish in seven postseason games.

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hits first spring home run Sweeney went 2-for-3 with a double, a solo home run and two total runs scored in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.

Impact Sweeney was scuffling a bit before today, as he started the spring 0-for-9 with four strikeouts. The 24-year-old appears to be Detroit's top option at shortstop, though veteran Javier Baez has said he's fully healthy after dealing with a hip injury. Long term, the Tigers likely want Sweeney to take the job and run with it, but Baez remains a looming threat in the short term, particularly due to his hefty contract. The two players could split playing time to a degree to begin the 2025 campaign, at least until one of them emerges.

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tweaks swing in offseason Sweeney said he's made some "minor swing changes" since the end of last season to hit MLB fastballs better, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sweeney seems focused on timing and working to catch up to fastballs better at the MLB level. He had a .245 average and a 19.8 percent whiff rate against the pitch last year, and all four of his home runs came off of breaking balls. Sweeney could be Detroit's Opening Day shortstop, though veteran Javier Baez (hip) is looming as he gets back to full strength. The former could benefit from a strong start to the year to cement himself as the starter moving forward.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with crowded infield Sweeney stands a good chance to make Detroit's Opening Day roster, though he faces plenty of competition for an everyday starting role, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Tigers added Gleyber Torres in the offseason, and he figures to slot in at second base. The signing added further depth to a team that already features a handful of versatile infield defenders, such as Andy Ibanez and Zach McKinstry, along with emerging youngsters Jace Jung and Colt Keith. Veteran shortstop Javier Baez (hip) is also back in the fold, and while Detroit would likely prefer if the younger Sweeney takes charge at short in the near future, Baez still may get the first shot at the job if he's healthy to start the season. Fantasy managers may need to show some patience with Sweeney, though he could see his role expand as the year progresses.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

'He's fit in perfectly': Sweeney taking full advantage amid playoff run DETROIT -- Trey Sweeney is a quiet, calm kid. There’s obviously nothing wrong with that, but the 24-year-old possesses a steady heartbeat. H...

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • MLB.COM

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