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Royals News
#1 P
Cole Ragans: Takes first loss
Apr 18th
Ragans (1-1) took the loss Friday against the Tigers after giving up five earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out eight batters across four-plus innings.
#1 BP
Lucas Erceg: X-rays negative
Apr 18th
X-rays on Erceg's left foot came back negative after his removal from Friday's game against Detroit.
#1 LF
MJ Melendez: Sitting Friday
Apr 18th
Melendez is not in the Royals' starting lineup against the Tigers on Friday.
#1 SS
Bobby Witt: Extends hit streak to 10 games
Apr 17th
Witt went 1-for-4 with one walk and one double in Thursday's 6-1 loss to the Tigers.
#5 P
Michael Lorenzen: Yields four runs in loss
Apr 17th
Lorenzen (1-3) took the loss against the Tigers on Thursday, allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out three across 4.2 innings.
#7 P
Kyle Wright: Slated for three inning in ACL
Apr 17th
Wright (shoulder/hamstring) is scheduled for three innings in the Arizona Complex League on Monday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
#2 BP
Hunter Harvey: Set for re-evaluation
Apr 17th
Harvey (shoulder) will be re-evaluated Tuesday with the hope of getting cleared to begin throwing, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
#6 P
Alec Marsh: Scheduled for re-evaluation
Apr 17th
Marsh (shoulder) will be re-evaluated Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
#1 RF
Hunter Renfroe: Sitting again versus righty
Apr 17th
Renfroe is not in the lineup for Thursday's tilt in Detroit.
#8 BP
Sam Long: Should resume throwing this weekend
Apr 16th
Long (elbow) is expected to resume playing catch this weekend, MLB.com reports.
#4 P
Kris Bubic: Limits damage in no-decision
Apr 16th
Bubic didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Yankees after allowing three runs on seven hits and four walks in 5.1 innings. He struck out six.
#1 DH
Michael Massey: Heading to bench Wednesday
Apr 16th
Massey is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.
#3 P
Michael Wacha: Fades in loss
Apr 15th
Wacha (0-3) took the loss against the Yankees on Tuesday. He allowed three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four across 5.2 innings.
#1 3B
Jonathan India: Absent from Tuesday's lineup
Apr 15th
India is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Yankees.
#2 P
Seth Lugo: Cursed by long ball
Apr 14th
Lugo (1-2) allowed four runs on seven hits and two walks over 6.2 innings Monday, striking out four and taking a loss against the Yankees.
#4 1B
Mark Canha: Set to begin rehab assignment
Apr 14th
Canha (hip) is expected to begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
#1 CL
Carlos Estevez: Fans side for save
Apr 13th
Estevez allowed a hit in a scoreless inning during Sunday's win over Cleveland. He struck out three and earned a save.
#1 2B
Maikel Garcia: Collects three hits
Apr 13th
Garcia went 3-for-4 with a two-run double in Sunday's win over the Guardians.
#1 C
Salvador Perez: Hits second homer
Apr 13th
Perez went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's 4-2 victory over the Guardians.
#9 BP
Evan Sisk: Called up from Triple-A
Apr 13th
The Royals recalled Sisk from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.
#1 1B
Vinnie Pasquantino: Homer, three hits in win
Apr 12th
Pasquantino went 3-for-4 with solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Guardians.
#1 PROS
Jac Caglianone: Blisters ball at 120.9 mph
Apr 11th
Caglianone, who is slashing .346/.406/.615 through six games with Double-A Northwest Arkansas this season, hit an opposite-field single at 120.9 mph off the bat Thursday, Chris Clegg of The Dynasty Dugout reports.
#6 BP
Steven Cruz: Recalled from Triple-A
Apr 11th
The Royals recalled Cruz from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.
#1 CF
Kyle Isbel: Taking seat in series finale
Apr 10th
Isbel is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Twins.
#4 CF
Drew Waters: Moves up from Triple-A
Apr 9th
The Royals recalled Waters from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.
#7 BP
Daniel Lynch: Logs first save of 2025
Apr 8th
Lynch earned the save in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Twins, retiring the only batter he faced in the ninth inning.
#3 SS
Tyler Tolbert: Pilfers two more bags in win
Apr 6th
Tolbert stole two bases while appearing as a pinch runner in Sunday's 4-1 win over Baltimore.
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Tigers News
#1 CL
Tommy Kahnle: Notches save No. 4
Apr 18th
Kahnle struck out a batter and gave up a walk in two-thirds of an inning to collect his fourth save of the season in Friday's 7-3 win over the Royals.
#1 PROS
Jackson Jobe: Collects second win
Apr 18th
Jobe (2-0) earned the win against the Royals on Friday, allowing one earned run on five hits and two walks while striking out five batters across five innings.
#7 BP
Brenan Hanifee: Returning to big club
Apr 18th
The Tigers recalled Hanifee from Triple-A Toledo on Friday.
#3 BP
Beau Brieske: Goes on IL with ankle injury
Apr 18th
The Tigers placed Brieske on the 15-day injured list Friday with right ankle inflammation.
#1 SS
Trey Sweeney: Out of Friday's lineup
Apr 18th
Sweeney is not in the Tigers' starting lineup against the Royals on Friday.
#3 CF
Ryan Kreidler: Not in Friday's lineup
Apr 18th
Kreidler is not in the Tigers' starting lineup against the Royals on Friday.
#1 1B
Colt Keith: Idle vs. lefty
Apr 18th
Keith is not in Detroit's starting lineup against Kansas City on Friday.
#2 C
Dillon Dingler: Resting Friday
Apr 18th
Dingler is not in the Tigers' starting lineup against the Royals on Friday.
#4 RF
Manuel Margot: Resumes running
Apr 18th
Margot (knee) participated in sprint drills Friday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
#7 CF
Parker Meadows: Does some light throwing Friday
Apr 18th
Meadows (arm) did some light throwing in the outfield Friday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
#1 RF
Kerry Carpenter: Tallies three hits in win
Apr 18th
Carpenter went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Royals.
#1 LF
Riley Greene: Two RBI against Kansas City
Apr 17th
Greene went 3-for-5 with two RBI in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Royals.
#3 P
Reese Olson: Tosses five shutout innings in win
Apr 17th
Olson (2-1) earned the win against the Royals on Thursday, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out five across five scoreless innings.
#1 DH
Spencer Torkelson: Drives in three runs
Apr 17th
Torkelson went 2-for-4 with one walk, one double and three RBI in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Royals.
#7 P
Keider Montero: Sticking around in majors
Apr 17th
Montero remains on the Tigers' active roster following Wednesday's start against the Brewers and is expected to pitch again in 4-to-5 days, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
#2 3B
Zach McKinstry: Not starting versus lefty
Apr 16th
McKinstry is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Milwaukee, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
#2 P
Jack Flaherty: Takes first loss
Apr 16th
Flaherty (1-1) allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four in 4.2 innings in a loss to the Brewers on Tuesday.
#1 P
Tarik Skubal: Seven shutout innings in second win
Apr 14th
Skubal (2-2) earned the win Monday against the Brewers, allowing four hits and no walks while striking out nine in seven scoreless innings.
#3 1B
Andy Ibanez: Records two hits, two RBI in win
Apr 14th
Ibanez went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in Monday's 9-1 win over the Brewers.
#1 2B
Gleyber Torres: Drives in three Monday
Apr 14th
Torres went 1-for-3 with a walk, two runs scored and three RBI in Monday's 9-1 win over the Brewers.
#2 DH
Justyn-Henry Malloy: Leading off Monday
Apr 14th
Malloy is serving as the DH and batting first in Monday's game against the Brewers.
#6 P
Casey Mize: Takes first loss Sunday
Apr 14th
Mize (2-1) allowed four runs on seven hits across 5.2 innings to take the loss Sunday against the Twins. He struck out three.
#2 SS
Javier Baez: Hits bench after six straight starts
Apr 13th
Baez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.
#2 BP
Will Vest: Secures first win
Apr 12th
Vest (1-0) tossed 1.1 scoreless innings of relief and earned the win in Friday's 7-6 victory over the Twins. He allowed one hit and struck out two.
#1 BP
Tyler Holton: Charged with first loss Wednesday
Apr 9th
Holton (1-1) allowed two runs on three hits across 1.2 innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Yankees. He struck out two.
#20 PROS
Tyler Mattison: Slated for live batting practice
Apr 9th
Mattison (elbow) will throw a live batting practice session Wednesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
#3 PROS
Kevin McGonigle: On shelf with right ankle sprain
Apr 9th
McGonigle's placement on High-A West Michigan's 7-day injured list Tuesday was the result of a right ankle sprain, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
#1 C
Jake Rogers: Out at least one month
Apr 9th
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Wednesday that he expects Rogers (oblique) to be sidelined for at least a month, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
#5 BP
Brant Hurter: Another three-inning save Tuesday
Apr 9th
Hurter picked up the save in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Yankees, tossing three scoreless innings while allowing two hits and a walk. He struck out three.
#1 CF
Wenceel Perez: Moved to 60-day IL
Apr 8th
The Tigers transferred Perez (back) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday.
#3 C
Tomas Nido: Added to roster
Apr 8th
The Tigers selected Nido's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
#8 BP
Alex Lange: In midst of shutdown period
Apr 8th
The Tigers announced Tuesday that Lange (lat) has been shut down from throwing temporarily and will complete a period of rest after he recently experienced increased upper-arm inflammation, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
#8 P
Ty Madden: Ready for mound work
Apr 8th
Madden (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
#10 P
Jose Urquidy: Playing catch up to 120 feet
Apr 8th
The Tigers announced Tuesday that Urquidy (elbow) has been playing catch out to 120 feet three times per week as he continues his rehab program from Tommy John surgery, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
#1 3B
Matt Vierling: Ready to resume throwing
Apr 8th
The Tigers announced Tuesday that Vierling (shoulder) has been cleared to start a return-to-play throwing program, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
#14 PROS
Troy Melton: Healthy again to begin 2025
Apr 7th
Melton (shoulder) struck out five and allowed one unearned run on two hits and no walks over four innings in his season debut Friday for Double-A Erie.
#4 BP
John Brebbia: Earns first 2025 win
Apr 6th
Brebbia (1-0) pitched a scoreless inning of relief to earn the win in Sunday's 4-3 victory over the White Sox.
#6 BP
Kenta Maeda: Off to slow start
Apr 5th
Maeda allowed three runs on four hits and a walk in an inning of relief during Friday's 7-4 win over the White Sox. He struck out one.