JAKE ROGERS

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers left-handed pitcher Tyler Alexander is back after a six-week stint on the injured list. “When things go wrong, grow the mustache,” Alexander said with a smile. After some deliberation, the Tigers decided to keep Alexander in the bullpen upon his return. He worked out with Tigers catcher Jake Rogers, who is missing this season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. The Tigers optioned outfielder Derek Hill to Toledo to make room for Alexander.

His right foot really hurt. “It would have been awesome to be together in that moment (on Opening Day),” Greene said. I’m really happy for him. I’m really happy for him. And I’m definitely going to be watching the first game, that’s for sure.”While the rest of the team heads north, Greene will remain in Lakeland doing daily rehab.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- The Detroit Tigers have cleared out the last rookie arm left in camp. The Tigers now have 27 pitchers officially remaining in camp, although five of them are not currently active due to injury, visa issues. TIGERS’ SPRING TRAINING ROSTER (52)(non-roster invitees italicized)Left-handed pitchers (6): Tyler Alexander, Andrew Chafin, Miguel Del Pozo, Eduardo Rodriguez, Tarik Skubal, Gregory Soto. **Right-handed pitchers Wily Peralta and Ramon Rosso have not yet arrived at camp. Catcher Jake Rogers and right-handed pitcher Spencer Turnbull are injured and will miss all or most of 2022.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- The Detroit Tigers have invited 17 non-roster players to join their big-league crew when spring training officially opens Monday at the club’s Tiger Town facility. As expected, that includes top prospects Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson, who will compete for jobs on the Opening Day roster this spring. All players, except those coming from outside the country who might have visa issues, are expected to report to camp on Sunday. Two players -- right-handed pitcher Spencer Turnbull and catcher Jake Rogers -- are expected to miss all or most of the 2022 season with injury. TIGERS’ 40-MAN ROSTER (38)Left-handed pitchers (6): Tyler Alexander, Miguel Del Pozo, Eduardo Rodriguez, Tarik Skubal, Gregory Soto, Joey Wentz.

More than four years after he was acquired in a nearly-forgotten trade, right-handed pitcher Elvin Rodriguez is finally joining the Detroit Tigers’ 40-man roster. The Tigers now have 40 players on the 40-man roster, although there could be other moves in the weeks ahead. He could join a rotation in Triple-A Toledo that includes Rony Garcia, Alex Faedo and Joey Wentz. They can’t be returned to the 60-day injured list and removed from the 40-man roster until the first day of spring training in February. TIGERS’ 40-MAN ROSTER (40)Left-handed pitchers (6): Tyler Alexander, Matthew Boyd, Miguel Del Pozo, Tarik Skubal, Gregory Soto, Joey Wentz.

The Detroit Tigers were poised to pursue the best catcher on the free-agent market. That was how the club landed veteran catcher Tucker Barnhart on Wednesday, the first day of the Major League offseason. The Tigers have their catcher and they got him at a bargain price. “We were so excited -- elated, really -- to be able to acquire Tucker so quickly in the hot-stove season,” said Tigers general manager Al Avila. “I think the best version of Tucker Barnhart on the baseball field is now and in the future,” he said.

DETROIT -- The offseason officially begins after the conclusion of the World Series, but it’s likely the Detroit Tigers -- and other clubs -- will begin their winter roster pruning before that. Some of the decisions will be easy, like dropping players who were used as stopgap roster fill-ins throughout the summer. Detroit Tigers reliever Joe Jimenez (77) points in the air toward a pop-up during their MLB game against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit, on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Detroit Tigers catcher Grayson Greiner looks on during their Summer Training 2020 at Comerica Park in Detroit, on Friday, July 3, 2020. Catcher Jake Rogers and right-hander Spencer Turnbull will spend the 2022 season recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Catcher Jake Rogers underwent Tommy John surgery to repair his right elbow and will almost certainly miss the entire 2022 season. The loss of Rogers, and the potential loss of Boyd, could add two more items to the growing list of Tigers’ offseason needs. Boyd was the Tigers’ Opening Day starter in April and got off to an excellent start this season before succumbing to injuries. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.comNo one dares use those two words -- Tommy John -- just yet. There’s no debate about that, and Salvador Perez is currently offering ample evidence that catchers can and do come back better than ever from Tommy John surgery.

Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers has undergone Tommy John surgery and will miss all or nearly all of the 2022 season, manager A.J. With Rogers out, Eric Haase has served as the Tigers’ primary catcher. Looking ahead to 2022, the absence of Rogers could prompt the Tigers to seek another catcher on the trade or free-agent market. Although it’s unusual for catchers to undergo Tommy John surgery, it isn’t unprecedented. “I can’t comment on his surgery and I have no idea how it went, but he went through Tommy John and came back and is having a historical season,” Hinch said.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers have acquired veteran catcher Dustin Garneau to help plug their temporary shortage of catching depth. The Tigers sent cash considerations to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for Garneau, 34, who was playing in Triple-A Albuquerque. To create roster spots for Garneau, outfielder Jacob Robson was optioned to Triple-A Toledo and catcher Jake Rogers was transferred to the 60-day injured list. In other moves on Wednesday, the Tigers activated infielder Isaac Paredes from the injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Toledo. TIGERS’ 40-MAN ROSTER (40)Players in bold are on the 26-man active roster.

Miguel Cabrera remained two home runs shy of 500, but Tyler Alexander tossed a season-high 5 1/3 scoreless innings as the Detroit Tigers edged the Cleveland Indians 2-1.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers will miss significant time with a right forearm strain, manager A.J. Originally it was hoped that Rogers might only be out for a couple of weeks. Rogers was placed on the injured list on Monday after experiencing discomfort in his arm prior to the game. Rogers, 26, has been one of the most pleasant developments for the Tigers in 2021. He’s also played elite defense behind the plate while helping manage the Tigers’ young pitching staff.

Miguel Cabrera drove in five runs, including a bases-loaded double in a four-run fifth inning, and the Detroit Tigers went on to defeat the Texas Rangers 14-0.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers is likely to miss two or three weeks with a strain in his right forearm, manager A.J. Rogers, 26, has been one of the most pleasant developments for the Tigers in 2021. Hinch said Rogers complained of arm discomfort before the game and subsequent tests revealed a pronator teres strain. “We hope it’s going to be resolved in the next couple of weeks,” Hinch said. Tigers infielder Isaac Paredes was lifted for a pinch-runner after hurting his hip while rounding a base.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers was placed on the injured list just minutes before game time on Monday after suffering a right arm injury. The Tigers recalled catcher Grayson Greiner from Triple-A Toledo. Greiner, 28, began the season on the Tigers’ roster but suffered a hamstring injury in May and then lost his job when Rogers and Haase emerged as better options. TIGERS’ 40-MAN ROSTER (39)Players in bold are on the 26-man active roster. * on the 10-day Major League injured list** on the 7-day minor-league injured listRight-handed pitchers Julio Teheran (right shoulder strain), Rony Garcia (knee) and Spencer Turnbull (right forearm strain) are on the 60-day injured list, which removes them from the 40-man roster.

Did you notice the Detroit Tigers’ lineup this weekend? Through a series of small, calculated moves, the team has suddenly put together a very competitive starting nine, from top to bottom.

The Tigers’ strikeout rate (27.2 percent) is still the highest in baseball, as it was in 2019 and 2020. But the Tigers’ walk-rate (8.9 percent) is now 14th-best in baseball, a dramatic improvement over the last two seasons. Grossman (381 PA, .226 BA/.354 OBP/.394 SLG, 111 OPS+, 12 HR, 11 SB, 1.5 bWAR, 1.2 fWAR) has been exactly as advertised. He may be almost singlehandedly responsible for the Tigers’ improved walk rate and he’s been a steady everyday player in the outfield. B: Jeimer CandelarioCandelario (344 PA, .262 BA/.346 OBP/.377 SLG, 104 OPS+, 5 HR, 1.4 bWAR, 1.0 fWAR) has been a steady presence in the Tigers’ lineup.

Instead, let’s take a look at some long-term outcomes:* The Tigers are 40-51, on pace for a 71-91 record in 2021. * To finish with a .500 record would require an 41-30 finish, a goal which is not totally implausible, but would be very, very difficult. That would count as a good finish and a good year. In his last 10 starts, Ureña has 21 walks, 22 strikeouts, 11 home runs and an 8.92 ERA in 41 1/3 innings. It could good for Ureña and good for the Tigers.

Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending three-run homer in the 10th inning, and the Minnesota Twins completed a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a wild 12-9 victory on Sunday.

The Tigers lost leads in three of four games and went 0-4 despite outscoring the Twins 10-2 in the first five innings this weekend. The Twins battered the Tigers’ bullpen, took advantage of miscues and outscored Detroit an incredible 24-4 in innings six, seven and eight. The Tigers were held hitless through 4 2/3 innings by Twins starter Jose Berrios, but mounted a two-out rally in the fifth inning. (Daniel Norris escaped a bases-loaded jam to preserve the Tigers’ lead). Tigers starter Wily Peralta allowed one run in five innings, snapping a streak of 21 consecutive innings without allowing an earned run dating to June 19.

Top prospects Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene will represent the Detroit Tigers at the All-Star Futures Game in Denver on July 11. The futures game is a seven-inning exhibition that takes place as part of the week’s All-Star festivities. Rogers made his MLB debut later in 2019, Paredes came to the big leagues in 2020 and Manning debuted this month. Torkelson and Greene are rated the Tigers’ first- and second-best prospects, respectively, by MLB Pipeline. The full roster for the futures game is here.

Robbie Grossman’s squeeze bunt in the 10th inning drove in the winning run and the Detroit Tigers won a duel of small ball, beating the Houston Astros 2-1 for a split of their four-game series.

Yordan Alvarez and Carlos Correa hit back-to-back homers in the sixth inning and the Houston Astros rallied past the Detroit Tigers 3-2 to a split a doubleheader.

Jonathan Schoop and Jake Rogers each drove in three runs as the Detroit Tigers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-2.

Jonathan Schoop and Jake Rogers each drove in three runs, leading the Detroit Tigers to an 8-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.

Shohei Ohtani hit his sixth homer in six games for the Angels, but Daz Cameron hit a two-run single in the 10th inning and the Detroit Tigers avoided a four-game series sweep with a 5-3 victory over Los Angeles.

DETROIT -- History was made when Harold Castro took the mound in the ninth inning of the Detroit Tigers’ 15-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. It was the first time since Sept. 2, 1918, in which the Tigers had used two position players in the same game, according to Sportradar. Ty Cobb and Bobby Veach did it more than 100 years ago, also against the Chicago White Sox. Rogers allowed a couple of runs, but kept the game moving in the eighth. Because Rogers is scheduled to catch on Sunday, Hinch didn’t want him to use him for a second inning.

DETROIT -- After all the good vibes surrounding the Detroit Tigers’ recent improvements, Saturday was a buzzkill. The Chicago White Sox thrashed the Tigers 15-2 on Saturday at Comerica Park. The first-place White Sox (40-24) have taken seven of nine from the Tigers (26-38) this season and will go for the series sweep on Sunday. Castro was throwing harder this time (reaching almost 80 mph) and retired the White Sox 1-2-3. pic.twitter.com/bTxnVfLq0Z — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 12, 2021Up next: The Tigers and White Sox wrap up their three-game series at 1:10 p.m. on Sunday.

That’s why giving up on Jake Rogers was never really a consideration, even after he struggled in 2019 and was passed over from promotion in 2020. In Rogers’ rookie year, offensive struggles bled into his defense, causing him to make some uncharacteristically sloppy mistakes. Rogers’ promotion to the big leagues roughly coincided with the promotion of fellow catcher and occasional left fielder Eric Haase. The Tigers have gone 17-13 since Rogers’ arrival and 15-12 since Haase joined him. “I love the story as it is right now, and it’ll get better if he can continue this,” Hinch said of Rogers.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers clubbed six extra-base hits, including three homers, to support a parade of pitchers on a “bullpen day” and beat the Seattle Mariners 8-3 on Thursday afternoon at Comerica Park. Jonathan Schoop hit a solo homer, his 10th of the season, Miguel Cabrera doubled and Isaac Paredes singled him home. — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 10, 2021Catcher Jake Rogers hit his second home run in as many days in the second inning, and the Tigers scored two runs on two infield errors in the fourth to build their lead against M’s starter Justus Sheffield. In the seventh, Rogers hit his first career triple, a 420-foot bullet off the wall in center field that scored Daz Cameron. Up next: The Tigers open a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox (37-24) on Friday at 7:10 p.m. at Comerica Park.

But it hasn’t escaped notice that a significant change at one position has roughly coincided with the Tigers’ late-May hot streak. Q: Do Haase and Rogers really represent that big of an upgrade over Ramos and Greiner? Ultimately I think Ramos can still be useful as a designated hitter, pinch-hitter and, yes, a backup or third catcher. Q: Who will the Tigers use later in the summer when Mize and Skubal hit their innings limits? The Tigers haven’t given a specific number, but Mize is currently on pace for 180 innings in a 162-game season.

Hinch didn’t realize until after Friday night’s game that New York Yankees batter Gio Urshela had mistakenly been issued a free pass in the sixth inning after only three balls had been thrown. “That’s obviously our fault on the bench,” Hinch said. “It’s embarrassing.”Tigers reliever Kyle Funkhouser was facing Urshela with one out in the sixth inning of a 1-1 game. “I didn’t know about it until after the game,” Hinch said. “If that run had scored, I wouldn’t have slept last night,” Hinch said.

The play ultimately had no bearing on the inning or the game, so it will go down as a mere curiosity. Detroit Tigers reliever Kyle Funkhouser retired the first batter of the inning before facing Urshela in a 1-1 game. And no one appeared to question him: Not the umpire, not Funkhouser, not anyone in the Tigers’ dugout. “It was a missed count. He went to first on three balls,” Meals said.

DETROIT -- Robbie Grossman hit a two-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th inning to send the Detroit Tigers to a 3-2 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night at Comerica Park. Grossman clubbed a 3-2 fastball to left field with two outs against Yankees reliever Justin Wilson, a former Tiger. pic.twitter.com/rk3cRJP3Ix — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 29, 2021But Grossman’s homer made Rogers’ miscue irrelevant. Tigers rookie starter Casey Mize went toe-to-toe with Yankees ace Gerrit Cole, but the Tigers missed out on limited opportunities to score. Up next: The Tigers and Yankees (29-22) meet again on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. Tigers right-hander Spencer Turnbull (3-2, 3.12 ERA) will face Yankees right-hander Deivi Garcia (0-1, 4.50).

It was all the Detroit Tigers needed in 1-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night at Comerica Park. The Tigers (19-30) broke a four-game losing streak overall and a six-game losing streak against the Indians (26-21), who they last beat on April 3. pic.twitter.com/QO3yEWSHqI — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 27, 2021It was an unconventional shutout for the Tigers. Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jose Urena throws during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Detroit. Up next: The Tigers and Indians wrap up a four-game series on Thursday at 1:10 p.m. Tigers lefty Matthew Boyd (2-5, 3.08 ERA) will face Tribe ace Shane Bieber (4-3, 3.32).

Rookie Casey Mize threw his fifth straight quality start, allowing three hits and a run in 6.1 innings.

Catcher Eric Haase will make his first start in left field tonight in Seattle. Wilson Ramos, newly returned from the injured list, will start at designated hitter. This is the Tigers’ 41st game and, as you might expect with Haase in left field, their 41st different lineup. pic.twitter.com/eXBESgDkW9 — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 17, 2021With a lefty on the mound for the M’s, three Tigers’ left-handed hitters will be on the bench: Infielder Harold Castro and outfielders Nomar Mazara and Akil Baddoo. Second baseman Willi Castro, a switch-hitter, is also not in the starting lineup.

The Detroit Tigers have activated catcher Wilson Ramos from the 10-day injured list. Ramos had a back flare-up on May 6 and was placed on the IL with a lumbar spine strain on May 7. TIGERS’ 40-MAN ROSTER (40)Players in bold are on the 26-man active roster. Catchers (4): Grayson Greiner*, Eric Haase, Wilson Ramos, Jake Rogers. * on the 10-day Major League injured list** on the 7-day minor-league injured listRight-handed pitcher Julio Teheran (right shoulder strain) is on the 60-day injured list, which removes him from the 40-man roster .

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers optioned rookie right-hander Alex Lange to Triple-A Toledo after Sunday’s loss to the Chicago Cubs. They are expected to activate catcher Wilson Ramos from the 10-day injured list. Ramos, was been placed on the injured list with a lumbar spine strain on May 7. TIGERS’ 40-MAN ROSTER (40)Players in bold are on the 26-man active roster. * on the 10-day Major League injured list** on the 7-day minor-league injured listRight-handed pitcher Julio Teheran (right shoulder strain) is on the 60-day injured list, which removes him from the 40-man roster .

The Detroit Tigers got back-to-back home runs from Jake Rogers and Robbie Grossman, but they only managed four hits and one walk.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers hit back-to-back solo home runs in the sixth inning, but couldn’t muster any other offense in a 4-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs Friday night at Comerica Park. The Tigers (13-25) snapped a four-game winning streak with the loss, while the Cubs (18-19) snapped a three-game losing streak. The Tigers struck out only two times through the first eight innings on Friday, but managed just four hits against Cubs pitching. pic.twitter.com/taEMCTHKdI — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 15, 2021Tigers starter Tarik Skubal started the game by striking out three of the first four batters he faced. Up next: The Tigers and Cubs meet again on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. Tigers right-hander Jose Ureña (1-4, 3.60 ERA) will face Cubs righty Trevor Williams (2-2, 5.81).

The Detroit Tigers now have two catchers dealing with injuries: Wilson Ramos (10-day IL) and Grayson Greiner, who left Tuesday's game early.

DETROIT -- Jake Rogers is back in the big leagues, and he still has the mustache he sported in spring training. And maybe the mustache -- which makes him look like a 35-year-old backup catcher out of central casting instead of a 26-year-old greenhorn -- may stick around, too. When Rogers walked into the clubhouse on Saturday after being called up from Toledo to replace injured catcher Wilson Ramos, manager A.J. Rogers spent the entire summer of 2020 in Toledo after his ill-fated debut in 2019. But it’s also possible that Rogers could use the week to state his case to stick around.

Miguel Cabrera, Niko Goodrum and Jake Rogers collected RBIs in the five-run seventh, and Robbie Grossman reached base five times in a 7-3 win for the DEtroit Tigers.

"He's not a young kid anymore," Tigers manager AJ Hinch said about Jake Rogers. "He's maturing, and he should be able to handle this."

Catcher Jake Rogers will start for the Detroit Tigers and bat ninth on Saturday afternoon against the Minnesota Twins. Nomar Mazara, activated from the injured list on Saturday, will also be back in the lineup, playing right field and batting fifth. Tigers right-hander Jose Ureña (1-4, 3.53 ERA) will face Twins right-hander Jose Berrios (3-2, 3.58). Today’s lineup card is notable not only for the addition of Rogers and the return of Mazara, but also because Harold Castro will be making his season debut in center field. Nomar Mazara returns today and Jake Rogers makes his season debut!#DetroitRoots pic.twitter.com/30hLv5iYSZ — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 8, 2021Outfielders JaCoby Jones and Akil Baddoo and catcher Grayson Greiner will be available off the bench.

The Tigers also announced that catcher Wilson Ramos has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a lumbar spine strain. Catcher Jake Rogers was recalled from Triple-A Toledo to replace him. Farmer is out of options, which means he had to be removed from the 40-man roster and put on waivers before being sent to the minor leagues. TIGERS’ 40-MAN ROSTER (40)Players in bold are on the 26-man active roster. * on the 10-day Major League injured list** on the 7-day minor-league injured listRight-handed pitcher Julio Teheran (right shoulder strain) is on the 60-day injured list, which removes him from the 40-man roster .

The Detroit Tigers made four roster moves Friday, including recalling Jake Rogers from Triple-A Toledo and designating Buck Farmer for assignment.

The Detroit Tigers optioned infield prospect Isaac Paredes to Triple-A Toledo on Thursday, ending the 22-year-old’s bid for an Opening Day roster spot. The Tigers also optioned catcher Jake Rogers to Toledo. Greg Garcia — Evan Woodbery (@evanwoodbery) March 25, 2021While Paredes made his Major League debut last season, Rogers actually debuted in 2019. Right-handed pitchers (10): Jose Cisnero, Buck Farmer, Michael Fulmer, Bryan Garcia, Rony Garcia, Joe Jimenez, Casey Mize, Julio Teheran, Spencer Turnbull, Jose Ureña. * LHP Ian Krol, RHP Wily Peralta and RHP Erasmo Ramirez officially remain on the camp roster but have been informed they will not make the team.

C Wilson RamosConfidence: LockRole: Starting catcherThere’s a legitimate three-way battle to back up Ramos, but everyone knows who the starter will be. AdSS Willi CastroConfidence: LockRole: Starting shortstopThere are going to be some defensive miscues, especially on the throw. As a result, the Tigers will have an extra roster spot to play with -- that’s why there will be 27 names on this list. He bet on himself and won, allowing just three runs while striking out 15 batters in 11 spring innings. If we’re being honest, a conversation about Baddoo as a starter feels more justified than a conversation about earning a roster spot.

The starting pitcher, Spencer Turnbull, really wasn’t bad either. Joe Jimenez, Derek Holland, Jose Cisnero, Gregory Soto and Alex Lange each pitched a scoreless inning in the game. Cisnero struck out two batters in the fifth while sitting at 96 and 97 mph, while Soto struck out the side in the sixth, reaching 98 and 99 mph on the radar gun. But the 31-year-old journeyman was one of the Tigers’ steadiest relievers in 2020, posting a 3.03 ERA with 34 strikeouts in 29 2/3 innings. Turnbull allowed two runs in his two innings of work, but he struck out three and featured a very live fastball for such an early part of spring training.

After fighting off a foul ball, Torkelson laid off the last two pitches to draw a walk. 1 overall by the Tigers last year and spent the summer at the club’s alternate site in Toledo. pic.twitter.com/0gYwn50y0U — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) March 2, 2021The Tigers beat the Pirates 6-1 Tuesday in a game that was limited to five innings by the Pirates’ request. In addition to Torkelson, Tigers pitching prospect Casey Mize made his spring debut on Tuesday. Lefty Daniel Norris will start for Detroit and Miguel Cabrera is expected to make his spring debut as designated hitter.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Spencer Torkelson’s first game as a professional will have to wait a few days longer. The Detroit Tigers third baseman sliced his right index finger at his rental home in Lakeland Wednesday night and had to get stitches, manager A.J. Torkelson will be limited in practice for a few days and won’t be able to play in the Tigers’ Grapefruit League opener on Sunday. When life cuts your finger, buy a can opener and then laugh it off👆 https://t.co/5vAIkt7MIv — Spencer Torkelson (@spennyt) February 25, 2021Torkelson was the No. “But that time will come when he gets back.”Torkelson shares the Lakeland rental home with Riley Greene, another top Tigers’ prospect, and catcher Jake Rogers.

When the Detroit Tigers parted ways with James McCann after the 2018 season it was both understandable and relatively uncontroversial. TIGERS IN 2021: This is the ninth in a series of profiles on the Detroit Tigers’ organizational depth heading into the 2021 season. CATCHERS IN THE SYSTEMOn the 40-man roster: Wilson Ramos, Grayson Greiner, Jake Rogers. Detroit Tigers catchers Grayson Greiner, left, and Jake Rogers talk during their Summer Training 2020 at Comerica Park in Detroit, on Friday, July 3, 2020. Detroit Tigers catcher James McCann takes the field before a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Detroit, Monday, Sept. 17, 2018.

The Detroit Tigers have a new catcher in veteran Wilson Ramos, and he’s hoping to play nearly every day. It’s a good question, and it will be up to a former catcher, new Tigers manager A.J. I was definitely not a wasted year.”The best case scenario for the Tigers: Rogers makes the club as the backup catcher and spends the year as an understudy to Ramos. But things would be a lot easier for the Tigers if Rogers won the job decisively with a strong camp. “With him being a catcher, its definitely going to be tougher.

No one really knows who will be the Detroit Tigers’ Opening Day catcher in 2021. But if recent reports surrounding James McCann are correct, one thing is all but certain: There will be no reunion forthcoming. No one was overly outraged or surprised when the Tigers let McCann go for nothing two years ago. One year ago this month, the Tigers signed free-agent catcher Austin Romine, the longtime New York Yankees backup. The Tigers have three internal options in Greiner, Rogers and Eric Haase.

It’s an inevitable -- and, for players on the bubble, unfortunate -- consequence of the year-end roster juggling that all teams must do. TIGERS' CURRENT 40-MAN ROSTER (40)ADD PLAYERS RETURNING FROM 45-DAY INJURED LIST (6): Right-handed pitchers Dario Agrazal and Ivan Nova; first baseman C.J. PROSPECTIVE TIGERS' 40-MAN ROSTER (41)Left-handed pitchers (6): Tyler Alexander, Matthew Boyd, Daniel Norris, Nick Ramirez, Tarik Skubal, Gregory Soto. Infielders (9): Sergio Alcantara, Miguel Cabrera, Jeimer Candelario, Harold Castro, Willi Castro, Brandon Dixon, Niko Goodrum, Isaac Paredes, Zack Short. In other words, some players might survive the roster pruning now, only to get cut later in the winter.

It was pretty crazy.”Perhaps the 27-year-old backup catcher will get a chance to do it again next year, but this time in front of all his family and friends. Haase, like most of the Tigers' catchers, has an uncertain future, and this week did little to offer clarity. Like much about the 2021 Tigers, that remains a bit of a mystery. He’s going to be with us.”The next day, he clarified his remarks: Rogers will be with the Tigers, not necessarily on the Tigers. But it’s certainly possible that the Tigers plan to go out and sign another veteran catcher, much as they did last winter.

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers sent 19 players to their alternate training site in Toledo on Monday, leaving 37 players to battle for 30 Opening Day roster spots. READ: How will the Tigers fill their final rotation spots after the Jordan Zimmermann injury? Haase and Rogers were fighting for what figured to be two or three catcher spots on the roster. That means seven of these 13 players will also be sent to Toledo or the taxi squad, while six make the roster. Lets assume its 11, leaving four bullpen spots and two reserve spots open.

DETROIT It almost doesnt seem real, but one week from Friday is the start of what could be the strangest Detroit Tigers season ever. Roster makeupPredicting the roster for a team like the Tigers -- with so many unproven players fighting for jobs -- is tricky even in a normal year. READ: Here are the players included on the Detroit Tigers spring training rosterMLB expanded rosters by one spot before the pandemic, allowing teams to carry 26 players. He gave up way too many runs, but hes looked better in both spring training segments. Reyes was much better than Stewart during spring training in March, when the latter struggled to make any solid contact.

DETROIT As part of the amended 60-game MLB season, each team will be allowed to include four additional players on its Opening Day roster. Heres a look at some of the Detroit Tigers players who could benefit from expanded rosters. Finally, Castro was among the teams hottest hitters in spring training, which was important after an uninspiring cup of tea at the big league level in 2019. RP Shao-Ching ChiangShao-Ching Chiang was an interesting addition to the Tigers first spring training roster. Travis Demeritte #50 of the Detroit Tigers at bat against the Oakland Athletics at Ring Central Coliseum on September 06, 2019 in Oakland, California.

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers have released their initial Club Player Pool, including 58 players who can participate in spring training. Schwindel was one of the nice success stories of spring training in March. Willi Castro could benefit from the extra roster spots, but Lugo feels like someone who could still end up on the outside looking in. ProspectsThese are the players Tigers fans are most anxious to see, and for good reason. Dingler made the cut just weeks after being the teams second-round draft pick, but hell likely just get some work in Toledo.

DETROIT - Jake Cave and Nelson Cruz each drove in two runs and the homer-happy Minnesota Twins won without clearing the fences, beating the Detroit Tigers 8-3 on Sunday. Michael Pineda (11-5) got the win, giving up two runs on five hits and a walk in six innings. Twins reliever Brusdar Graterol struck out two in a scoreless ninth in his major league debut. He is tied with Brad Keller and Aaron Sanchez for the major league lead in losses. Tigers: CF JaCoby Jones (wrist) was moved to the 60-day IL to make room for RHP Bryan Garcia on the 40-man roster.

TAMPA BAY, Fla. It was another rough weekend for the last-place Detroit Tigers, who dropped a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays while striking out 49 times. The Tigers took the first game of the series Friday behind an excellent pitching performance from Daniel Norris, Drew VerHagen and Joe Jimenez. They struck out 13 times, including three for Nico Goodrum and an 0-4 with four whiffs from Miguel Cabrera. Brandon Dixon #12 of the Detroit Tigers reacts after striking out to Emilio Pagan #15 of the Tampa Bay Rays in the tenth inning of a baseball game at Tropicana Field on August 17, 2019 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Tampa Bay starter Trevor Richards only lasted 3.1 innings, but six of the 10 outs he recorded were via strikeout.

Jake Rogers #34 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates his fourth inning home run with Travis Demeritte #50 while playing the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park on August 13, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers have the worst offense in baseball, but with some of the moves they've made in recent weeks, it should get a little bit better. Most notably, outfielder Travis Demeritte has given the Tigers a spark since coming over in the Shane Greene trade. But like Demeritte, Rogers can draw a walk. But who sat atop the Tigers' lineup Wednesday night?

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers have the worst offense in baseball, but with some of the moves they've made in recent weeks, it should get a little bit better. Most notably, outfielder Travis Demeritte has given the Tigers a spark since coming over in the Shane Greene trade. His on-base percentage is by far the best on the team, and his OPS is just above that of another recent addition to the lineup: Jake Rogers. But like Demeritte, Rogers can draw a walk. But who sat atop the Tigers' lineup Wednesday night?

Where should Travis Demeritte, Niko Goodrum, Jake Rogers and Christin Stewart bat for the Detroit Tigers the rest of the season? (Getty Images)DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers have been out of the playoff race for months already, but that doesn't mean they can't accomplish anything the rest of the season. The most important task remaining for the 2019 season is for the Tigers to figure out what they have in many of their young position players. Here's the lineup the Tigers should use for the rest of the season, as long as everyone stays healthy. OverviewNo matter what lineup the Tigers use, they're likely going to finish with the worst record in baseball this season.

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers have been out of the playoff race for months already, but that doesn't mean they can't accomplish anything the rest of the season. With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, the Tigers know who's on the roster for the rest of 2019. Here's the lineup the Tigers should use for the rest of the season, as long as everyone stays healthy. Niko Goodrum #28 of the Detroit Tigers hits two run double against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on August 4, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. OverviewNo matter what lineup the Tigers use, they're likely going to finish with the worst record in baseball this season.

Jake Rogers #34 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates his solo homerun, to take a 1-0 lead, over the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 31, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)DETROIT - Detroit Tigers prospect Jake Rogers, acquired from the Houston Astros in the 2017 Justin Verlander trade, blasted his first career MLB home run in just his second game. Rogers was called up to the big leagues Tuesday and made his debut against the Los Angeles Angels. After going 2-for-4 with two singles and an RBI in his first game, Rogers earned a second consecutive start in Wednesday's series finale. He's off to a great start with the Tigers, though, and should get plenty of playing time down the stretch.

DETROIT Detroit Tigers prospect Jake Rogers, acquired from the Houston Astros in the 2017 Justin Verlander trade, blasted his first career MLB home run in just his second game. Rogers was called up to the big leagues Tuesday and made his debut against the Los Angeles Angels. After going 2-for-4 with two singles and an RBI in his first game, Rogers earned a second consecutive start in Wednesday's series finale. He led off the bottom of the third inning with a no-doubt home run into the bullpen in left field. He's off to a great start with the Tigers, though, and should get plenty of playing time down the stretch.