Detroit surged late, turning a rough stretch into a rally. Since Aug 9, they’re 11-3, handling beatable clubs and sweeping Houston while taking a series from Kansas City. Riley Greene powers the lineup, Tarik Skubal resumes ace form, and Jahmai Jones, Andy Ibáñez, Spencer Torkelson, and Dillon Dingler drive a deeper supporting cast that keeps Detroit atop the AL chatter.

Greene’s homer power stands out as he nears major milestones, while Skubal’s velocity and control echo the early career promise. The Tigers’ credit runs deeper than the star trio, with the bench providing timely hits and wins. If this core holds, Detroit could flirt with MLB’s best record again, a welcome turnaround for fantasy managers riding the surge.

Fantasy takeaway: trust the Tigers’ depth, monitor hot streaks from Jones, Ibáñez, Torkelson, and Dingler, and consider streaming Skubal in favorable matchups as Detroit seeks to sustain the climb.