Colt Keith is on the injured list with right rib cage inflammation (intercostal strain) and will miss the Tigers’ remaining regular-season games, with a postseason return uncertain. Detroit has eight games left; the wild-card series starts Sept. 30, and the ALDS on Oct. 4. Keith hopes to ramp back with inflammation down and rehab steps like swinging and running to gauge playoff availability, while Ibáñez, Jung, McKinstry and Sweeney share third-base duties.

Matt Vierling has missed most of 2025 due to multiple injuries (shoulder, left oblique) and is aiming to be ready within two weeks to be ALDS-eligible. He’s rehabbed with running and throwing drills but isn’t swinging yet. His potential return would boost Tigers’ depth and versatility, affecting late-season at-bats and playoff rotation for outfield and bench spots.

Detroit erupted in a single, nine-run seventh that erased a tight six-inning duel and crushed the Yankees 12-2. Fernando Cruz and Mark Leiter Jr. combined to face at least four batters and record no outs, marking a rare, franchise-typical bullpen meltdown at an inopportune time. Will Warren steadied six innings for NYY before the collapse, but Riley Greene and Kerry Carpenter supplied the late-inning punch for Detroit. The loss leaves New York three games behind Toronto in the AL East; Detroit remains in the top-seed mix in the American League.

Detroit suffered a three-game sweep in West Sacramento, with six defensive errors amplifying a rare offensive lull. The Tigers’ core—Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene, Colt Keith, Zach McKinstry, and Casey Mize—shared accountability for miscues while Tarik Skubal remained the lone bright spot on a top-heavy rotation. The setback drops no division title, but raises ALDS-day questions about the rest of Detroit’s staff and late-season execution.

Even after the sweep, Detroit sits 8.5 games ahead in the AL Central, yet concerns loom about the rotation beyond Skubal as October nears. The club will need a cleaner defense, sharper pitching, and more timely hitting to credibly contend in a best-of-five playoff scenario against Houston or Seattle. Fantasy managers should watch bullpen usage and the pecking order for run support as the schedule tightens.

In a thrilling finish at Progressive Field, the Detroit Tigers staged a remarkable comeback against the Cleveland Guardians, clinching a 7-2 victory. Tarik Skubal continued his dominance on the mound with seven shutout innings, striking out ten batters, extending his unbeaten streak to 10-0 with a 1.74 ERA over his last 15 starts. The Tigers found themselves down in the ninth, but Zach McKinstry's wild pitch run tied the game, igniting their offense.

The extra inning showcased the Tigers' offensive firepower, highlighted by Trey Sweeney's crucial home run that propelled them into the lead. Following this, Riley Greene also contributed with a solo shot, ending his hitless streak. Notably, Chase Lee's late-game performance solidified the win, exhibiting resilience on the mound. This victory signifies a shift in momentum for the Tigers as they move forward in the season.