Wenceel Pérez exited Detroit’s game with a bruise on his right foot after fouling a slider off Yusei Kikuchi in the second inning, but X‑rays and an MRI came back negative, keeping him off the injured list for now. He finished 2-for-2 with a triple before leaving in the fourth. Pérez owns a .267/.?/.??? line with nine homers across 58 games, and a recent hot streak that saw him go 14-for-33 (.424) with four walks in his last 10. The Tigers shuffled, moving Javier Báez from shortstop to center and bringing Zach McKinstry off the bench to fill in. The club will monitor Pérez closely as they aim to have him available for Sunday’s series finale with Los Angeles.

Fantasy angles center on Pérez’s health and how Detroit aligns in the coming days. If Pérez sits, Báez could see more steady at-bats in center and McKinstry could handle the infield, potentially shifting lineup dynamics for the Tigers. Detroit absorbed a 7-4 defeat, but the immediate takeaway remains: Pérez is day-to-day, and the Tigers will lean on their depth while they treat the bruise and plan for Sunday’s readiness.

The Toronto Blue Jays are in negotiations with star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as they aim for a long-term contract before he reports to spring training. Guerrero, who has a $28.5 million salary, is set to become a top free agent after the World Series if a deal isn't reached. General manager Ross Atkins expressed strong desire to keep Guerrero in Toronto, emphasizing the team's commitment to building a winning roster. Guerrero had an impressive season, hitting .323 with 30 home runs and 103 RBIs. The team has also made offseason additions, including outfielder Anthony Santander and pitcher Max Scherzer, enhancing their competitiveness for the upcoming season.