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Sonny Gray compiled a season-high 10 strikeouts over seven sharp innings, carrying the Minnesota Twins past the Detroit Tigers 2-0 for their sixth straight victory.

The Tigers traded Paredes to the Rays along with the No. On the same day Paredes was recalled by the Rays, Meadows was placed on the injured list by the Tigers. Paredes was preparing to start the season in Triple-A Toledo when outfielder Riley Greene suffered an injury, prompting the Tigers to trade for Meadows. After spending nearly five years in the Tigers organization, Paredes said he was caught off guard by the trade. Paredes said he was grateful for his time with the Tigers but also excited about the fresh start.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers have reinstated outfielder Victor Reyes from the injured list, filling the spot created when starting pitcher Michael Pineda suffered a broken finger on Saturday. The Tigers formally placed Pineda on the 15-day IL before Sunday’s game, although it’s likely he’ll be out much longer than that. Pineda will see a hand specialist in Tampa, Fla., and go through “a battery of tests” to determine if surgery is necessary, Tigers manager A.J. The Tigers will have to make at least one more move after Sunday’s game to create a roster spot for Monday’s starter, Alex Faedo. Right-handed pitchers (15): Jacob Barnes, Beau Brieske, Angel De Jesus, Alex Faedo, Jason Foley, Michael Fulmer, Rony Garcia, Joe Jimenez, Alex Lange, Matt Manning*, Casey Mize*, Wily Peralta, Michael Pineda*, Elvin Rodriguez, Will Vest.

The Detroit Tigers will finish up their eight-game homestand Sunday afternoon, as they get set to wrap up their weekend three-game series with the Baltimore Orioles. Watch the Detroit Tigers on DirecTV StreamThe Tigers will look to go for their first sweep of the season on Sunday, as they clinched just their second series win of 2022 by using a solid pitching performance from their bullpen to pull out a 3-0 win. The win actually shrinks the Tigers’ deficit in the American League Central, as they are now eight games behind the Minnesota Twins. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Tarik Skubal (2-2, 2.94 ERA)BAL: Tyler Wells (1-2, 3.75 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Baltimore Orioles (14-20) vs. Detroit Tigers (11-23)When: Sunday, May 15Time: 1:40 p.m. ETWhere: Comerica Park (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamBuy Tigers gear : Fanatics, Amazon, LidsBuy Tigers tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Tigers games live: DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLB standings and results on MLB.com

Phillies star Bryce Harper is scheduled to get a platelet-rich plasma injection to help with a small tear in his right elbow, causing him to miss the series finale at Dodger Stadium. Harper might also miss Philadelphia's home game Tuesday night against San Diego. Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. has missed three straight games because of a sore groin and the team had him undergo an MRI, which was negative.

Phillies star Bryce Harper is scheduled to get a platelet-rich plasma injection to help with a small tear in his right elbow, causing him to miss the series finale at Dodger Stadium.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Pineda suffered a fractured right middle finger when he was hit by a line drive in the second inning on Saturday. Pineda will be the fourth Tigers’ starting pitcher to hit the injured list since the start of the season, joining Casey Mize, Matt Manning and Tyler Alexander. Pineda will see a hand specialist in Tampa, Fla., and go through “a battery of tests” to determine if surgery is necessary, Tigers manager A.J. Pineda was struck by a ball hit by Baltimore Orioles infielder Ramon Urias at 106 mph exit velocity. https://t.co/guet9Ivz7f — Evan Woodbery (@evanwoodbery) May 14, 2022The Tigers could also consider other options, including players currently on the roster.

Tigers starter Michael Pineda exited early after a line drive broke a finger on his pitching hand and the Detroit dominated the rest of the way, teaming on a four-hitter to beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-0.

DETROIT -- Eric Haase and Willi Castro hit solo home runs as the Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 Saturday afternoon at Comerica Park. The Tigers scored in the second when Jonathan Schoop doubled, advanced to third on an error and then scored on Castro’s sacrifice fly. Haase hit his second homer of the season and first since Opening Day off Orioles starter Bruce Zimmermann in the fifth inning. pic.twitter.com/383T2RZtLE — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 14, 2022Detroit pitchers were aided by four double plays, although the Tigers infield also had two errors (a throwing error on Javier Baez and fielding error on Jeimer Candelario) and could have easily been charged with one more. Tigers closer Gregory Soto, who hit two batters and issued a walk on Friday night, was back on the mound Saturday.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Pineda left Saturday’s game in the second inning after being struck by a line drive. It ricocheted to Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop, who retired Urias at first base. The ball struck Pineda in the right hand. The Tigers said Pineda had a right hand contusion and was undergoing further tests. Pineda retired all four batters he faced.

Detroit Tigers vs. Baltimore Orioles oddsWhile they are typically underdogs, the Tigers are short home favorites on Saturday, priced at -120 on the money line at DraftKings Sportsbook. Detroit Tigers vs. Baltimore Orioles money line prediction: Baltimore Orioles ML (+100)Surprisingly, the Orioles are not at the bottom of the AL East, and are multiple games clear of the Boston Red Sox. With the improvements to their lineup this season, Baltimore has managed to assemble a respectable combination of contact and power. If Baltimore is able to get out in front, Bruce Zimmerman should be able to hold down the struggling Tigers lineup. Detroit Tigers vs. Baltimore Orioles total prediction: Under 7.5 (-105)New players can click here to sign up with this BetMGM Sportsbook promo code and lock in this $1000 risk free bet bonus.

In part of their five-game series, the Detroit Tigers and Oakland Athletics prepare to meet in a double-header on Tuesday in Motown, making up for some lost time. Watch the Detroit Tigers on DirecTV StreamDetroit was not just unable to win the game, they were unable to score a run once again, falling to the A’s in the first game of the series 2-0. Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveOAKLAND ATHLETICS (11-18) vs. DETROIT TIGERS (8-20)Game 1Time: 1:10 p.m. ETWhere: Comerica Park (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports Detroit, MLB Network (subject to local blackout)Stream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamPROBABLE STARTERS DET: Tarik Skubal (1-2, 3.04 ERA) OAK: Frankie Montas (2-2, 3.44 ERA)Game 2Time: 4:10 p.m. ETWhere: Comerica Park (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamPROBABLE STARTERS DET: Alex Faedo (0-0, 3.60 ERA) OAK: TBABuy Tigers gear: Fanatics, Amazon, LidsBuy Tigers tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Tigers games live: DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLB standings and results on MLB.com

The Tigers (8-20) have lost six games in a row and 13 of their last 15. Hinch were ejected by home plate umpire Nick Mahrley in the bottom of the ninth inning after Baez was called out on strikes. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and A’s will play a traditional doubleheader beginning at 1:10 p.m. on Tuesday at Comerica Park. Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal (1-2, 3.04 ERA) will face Oakland right-hander Frankie Montas (2-2, 3.44) in Game 1. The second game, which will start about 40 minutes after the conclusion of the first, will be the second big-league start for Tigers right-hander Alex Faedo.

DETROIT -- There’s no longer any suspense about who the Detroit Tigers will use as their everyday center fielder. Derek Hill is the only left after Akil Baddoo was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Monday. Hill will bat ninth for the Tigers (8-19) as they open a four-day, five-game series against the Oakland Athletics (10-18). The lineup will get a boost from the return of Austin Meadows, who missed the last three games with a non-COVID illness. Tigers right-hander Michael Pineda (1-1, 3.77 ERA) will face A’s right-hander Paul Blackburn (3-0, 2.22).

The Houston Astros swept the Detroit Tigers in their weekend series, while the Oakland Athletics extended their losing streak to nine games. Both teams are trying to get back on track as the Tigers’ Michael Pineda faces off against Oakland’s Paul Blackburn. Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics oddsThe Tigers enter Monday’s contest as slight favorites, and they have odds of -130 on the money line. Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics money line prediction: Athletics ML (+105)The Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers begin a four-game series on Monday. Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics player prop prediction: Spencer Torkelson U0.5 Hits (+125)When analyzing this matchup, it does seem like both teams are due for runs.

Jorge Polanco delivered another key hit and the Minnesota bullpen combined for 6 2/3 innings of shutout work as the Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3.

Aledmys Díaz hit a grand slam, Jake Odorizzi threw five innings of one-hit ball and the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 for a four-game sweep and their seventh straight win.

🎩 pic.twitter.com/M8w17tgzOS — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 4, 2022Baez hit an infield chopper that Pirates third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes misplayed, allowing two runs to score. The fifth inning had already been extended by shortstop Cole Tucker’s error that allowed Willi Castro to reach base. Hinch opted to turn to the bullpen when Pineda got two runners on base in the fifth inning. Tigers relievers -- Lange, Jacob Barnes, Andrew Chafin, Michael Fulmer and Gregory Soto -- ended the game by retiring 14 consecutive Pirates. Alex Faedo will make his Major League debut for the Tigers against Pirates left-hander Jose Quintana.

There’s double the fun between the Tigers and Pirates on Wednesday after Tuesday’s scheduled opener in the two-game set was rained out. Rookie Alex Faedo will make his debut in the second game, with the Pirates putting up Jose Quintana. In the second game, Detroit has money line odds of -135 (bet $13.50 to win $10) with Pittsburgh at +115. Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Game 1 money line prediction: Tigers ML (-150)The Tigers have a great chance to get a win on the board in the first game of the doubleheader before giving their rookie the start in game two. Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Game 1 total over/under prediction: Under 7.5 (-105)Even though Pittsburgh is not putting out a strong regular starter for the opening game, the struggling offenses of both these teams could lead to a low total output.

DETROIT -- Willi Castro will start in left field and Austin Meadows will serve as the designated hitter in Game 1 of the Detroit Tigers traditional doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The first game will start at 1:10 p.m. at Comerica Park. Miguel Cabrera will be on the bench in the opener and presumably start in Game 2. pic.twitter.com/Wn5SEDmijJ — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 4, 2022Right-hander Michael Pineda will be on the mound for the Tigers in the opener. In Game 1, Cabrera, catcher Eric Haase, infielder Harold Castro and outfielder Derek Hill will be available off the bench.

DETROIT -- Robbie Grossman is back in the lineup after leaving Sunday’s game with a right hand contusion. Grossman was hit by a pitch in the second inning and left the game a few minutes later. Grossman will lead off on Tuesday as the Tigers (7-14) open a brief two-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (9-13) at Comerica Park. The first pitch is 7:10 p.m., although the area has been doused by steady rain all afternoon. Tigers right-hander Michael Pineda (1-1, 3.60 ERA) will face Bucs right-hander Bryse Wilson (0-0, 4.70).

The first month of the season did not treat the Detroit Tigers well. The same is true for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who have shown flashes of improvement but no real uptick in results yet. Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates oddsIt’s not often that the Tigers are the betting favorites, but Detroit is -150 favorites at the time of publishing at DraftKings Sportsbook. Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates money line prediction: Pirates ML (+130)Despite their 9-13 record, the Pirates have shown some fight this season. Our prediction is for the Bucs to take this series opener on the money line on Tuesday.

Walker Buehler pitched five scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 and overcame Miguel Cabrera’s 503rd career home run and his first this season.

Joe Ryan threw seven innings of one-hit ball and Max Kepler stayed hot with a pair of home runs as the streaking Minnesota Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-0.

Joe Ryan threw seven innings of one-hit ball and Max Kepler stayed hot with a pair of home runs as the streaking Minnesota Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Wednesday night.

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Detroit Tigers managed just two hits in a dispiriting 5-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night at Target Field. While Twins starter Joe Ryan was dominating on the mound, outfielder Max Kepler kept padding his offensive numbers against the Tigers. He had a homer and a double in the opener on Tuesday and then added two solo homers against Tigers starter Michael Pineda on Wednesday. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers wrap up their three-game series with the Twins on Thursday at 1:10 p.m. Eastern. Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal (1-1, 2.30 ERA) will face Twins right-hander Bailey Ober (1-1, 2.81).

MINNEAPOLIS -- Eric Haase will be back behind the plate for the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night, one day after his throwing error led to two unearned runs in the bottom of the ninth inning. Akil Baddoo will be in center field after getting Tuesday night off. The Tigers will have catchers Tucker Barnhart and Dustin Garneau; infielders Harold Castro and Willi Castro; and outfielder Derek Hill available off the bench. pic.twitter.com/QBTVwTvJn5 — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 27, 2022Tigers right-hander Michael Pineda (1-0, 0.00 ERA) will face Twins right-hander Joe Ryan (2-1, 1.69). Pineda spent four years with the Twins and will reach 10 years of MLB service time on Wednesday.

“I have really good friends here. That’s a really big deal in the industry. Tigers pitcher Michael Pineda is honored before the game at Target Field in Minneapolis on April 26, 2022. Pineda spent four seasons with the Minnesota Twins before signing with the Tigers before the 2021 season. You’ve heard the saying: It’s really hard to reach the big leagues; it’s even harder to stay.

Not much has gone right for the Detroit Tigers in April, while the Minnesota Twins have exceeded expectations to this point. Detroit Tigers at Minnesota Twins oddsThe Tigers go into this game as road underdogs with odds of +170 at DraftKings Sportsbook, while the Twins are home favorites at -190. If you bet on the Tigers run line, that bet would pay out if Detroit wins outright or loses by only one run. For the Minnesota Twins, the 2022 season has gotten off to a solid 9-8 start. In this case, the Tigers run line offers a little more security.

Miami Marlins right-hander Pablo López will carry a majors-leading 0.52 ERA into his start at Washington.

Michael Pineda pitched five scoreless innings in his Detroit debut and the Tigers (5-7) staved off a sweep against the Yankees (7-6). Most of the 21,592 fans in attendance were there to see Cabrera, who entered the game with 2,999 career hits. That’s when Yankees manager Aaron Boone endured the wrath of the crowd by intentionally walking Cabrera so that his lefty reliever, Lucas Luetge, could face Meadows. Tigers closer Gregory Soto came in to get the biggest outs of the game in the eighth inning after the Yankees loaded the bases against reliever Alex Lange. The Tigers got on the board first in the third inning when Robbie Grossman doubled to deep left.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera will be in the clean-up spot for the first time this season in the series finale Thursday afternoon against the New York Yankees. Cabrera is one hit shy of 3,000 for his career after getting three hits on Wednesday. The Tigers (4-7) have lost the first two games of the series to the Yankees (7-5). pic.twitter.com/yPvua7KJdd — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 21, 2022With left-hander Jordan Montgomery on the mound for the Yankees, switch-hitter Willi Castro will start at shortstop instead of left-handed hitting Harold Castro. Veteran right-hander Michael Pineda will start for the Tigers in his Detroit debut.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers have optioned reserve outfielder Daz Cameron to Triple-A Toledo after a brief stint with the big-league club. The move was made so they could recall veteran right-hander Michael Pineda to start on Thursday. He finished behind Victor Reyes and Derek Hill in the roster battle to be the Tigers’ reserve outfielder this spring. With the addition of Pineda and subtraction of Cameron, the Tigers have now returned to their original roster configuration of 15 pitchers and 13 position players. Right-handed pitchers (16): Jacob Barnes, Angel De Jesus, Alex Faedo, Jason Foley, Michael Fulmer, Kyle Funkhouser*, Rony Garcia, Drew Hutchison, Joe Jimenez, Alex Lange, Matt Manning*, Casey Mize*, Wily Peralta, Michael Pineda, Elvin Rodriguez, Will Vest.

Miguel Cabrera had three hits to move one shy of 3,000 in the Detroit Tigers’ 5-3 loss to the New York Yankees at chilly Comerica Park.

DETROIT -- Big Mike will make his first start as a Detroit Tiger on Thursday. “It’ll be good to get Big Mike out there and back in his routine and get him on the mound,” Tigers manager A.J. He missed all of 2018 with injury but has gone 22-13 with a 3.80 ERA in 282 innings since 2019. I don’t know how long he’s going to be here. Nivaldo Rodriguez is due to start for the Mud Hens on Saturday, but he is not on the 40-man roster.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers right-handed pitcher Matt Manning could skip his start, manager A.J. Manning was removed from Saturday’s game in Kansas City after just two innings with mild shoulder discomfort. “The big question is whether he’s going to be available for his next start on Saturday. It’s possible that the Tigers could cobble together a bullpen game, especially if they expect Manning to miss only one or two starts. At that point, the Tigers would have to decide whether to bring him to Detroit or, if there’s no space, formally option him to Toledo.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers’ series finale against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday has been postponed due to rain and cold. The decision was made more than three hours before the scheduled 2:10 p.m. Eastern start time. The Tigers have another day off on Monday before opening a three-game series against the New York Yankees on Tuesday night at Comerica Park. The Tigers (4-5) took two of three from the Royals (3-5). Tigers lefty Eduardo Rodriguez, who had been scheduled to start on Tuesday, will now be pushed to Wednesday.

-- The preliminary diagnosis for Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize is a medial elbow ligament sprain. The Tigers hope that’s also the final diagnosis. He just got a little unlucky.”Mize’s next scheduled start would have been Wednesday in Detroit against the New York Yankees. Left-hander Tyler Alexander, who is scheduled to make his second start of the season on Sunday, will now remain in the rotation. Possible rotation for the next week:Sunday at Royals: LHP Tyler AlexanderTuesday vs. Yankees: LHP Eduardo RodriguezWednesday vs. Yankees: RHP Michael PinedaThursday vs. Yankees: LHP Tarik SkubalIf Sunday’s game is washed out by expected rain, the Tigers would have more flexibility to adjust the rotation after Rodriguez starts the series opener.

-- The Detroit Tigers have placed starting pitcher Casey Mize on the 10-day injured list after he experienced elbow soreness following his start on Thursday night. To take Mize’s place on the roster, the Tigers activated outfielder Daz Cameron prior to Friday night’s game against the Kansas City Royals. 1 overall pick in the 2018 draft, Mize went posted a 3.71 ERA in 150 1/3 innings for the Tigers in 2021. He finished behind Victor Reyes and Derek Hill in the roster battle to be the Tigers’ reserve outfielder this spring. Catcher Jake Rogers (right elbow sprain); and right-handed pitchers Jose Cisnero (right shoulder sprain) and Spencer Turnbull (right elbow sprain) are on the 60-day injured list, which removes them from the 40-man roster.

-- Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is back in the lineup after missing one day due to a swollen thumb. pic.twitter.com/SRrS1qgMzm — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 14, 2022Outfielder Daz Cameron accompanied the team to Kansas City and is on standby in case the Tigers decide to place Grossman on the injured list. Grossman did a series of running and agility drills on the field prior to Thursday night’s series opener at Kauffman Stadium. The Tigers (2-4) and Royals (2-3) play at 8:10 p.m.Right-hander Casey Mize will pitch for the Tigers against Royals veteran right-hander Zack Greinke. Greinke ultimately signed with the Royals, the team that drafted him 20 years ago.

The Detroit Tigers set their Opening Day roster on Wednesday with a series of moves, the most significant of which involved an injury to reliable veteran reliever Jose Cisnero. Cisnero was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain although he had pitched in spring training as recently as Sunday. To accommodate the addition of Torkelson, Vest, Hutchison and Barnes to the 40-man roster, the Tigers place three players on the 60-day injured list. * On the 10-day injured list. Two late-arriving pitchers -- Michael Pineda and Wily Peralta -- are getting work in Toledo and Lakeland, respectively.

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Did anyone doubt for a second that utility man Harold Castro would find a way onto the team? Hinch confirmed Sunday that “Hittin’ Harold” would be on the Tigers’ Opening Day roster. Willi Castro appears to have a safe spot, but it’s not yet official. Harold Castro, IF (L)3. He looked like Michael Pineda,” Hinch said.

There are practical reasons why that probably won’t be announced until the end of camp, but their spots on the Opening Day roster appear quite safe. The only real roster drama is down to the nitty-gritty: The final pitchers and the final bench player. The Opening Day roster is always a temporary snapshot of one moment in time, but that will be especially true in 2022. With that in mind, we’re offering two final roster projections -- one for Opening Day on April 8 and one for May 2. Dustin Garneau, CNotesMost of the camp battles have already been decided, but the final roster spot may come down to Reyes or Derek Hill.

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DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Michael Pineda had been in the Detroit Tigers clubhouse for the last week, legally unable to do anything except play cards and greet teammates. “It’s time to work, Big Mike!” Pineda said with a laugh. But Pineda signed late and spring training is shorter than usual this year, so each day felt like a month. Now I’m officially with the team and doing everything.”Opening Day is in eight days, and the Tigers don’t expect Pineda to be ready from the get-go. Pineda is on board with the plan, which is a good thing, because the Tigers need his permission to send him to Toledo.

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- The Detroit Tigers’ visa issues are no longer an issue. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Wednesday that Michael Pineda had been approved for a work visa and could join the team immediately. Wily Peralta was expected to have everything in order and be with the Tigers by this weekend.

We are 12 days away from the Tigers Opening Day at Comerica Park. Here’s why my trip to Spring Training this year makes me even more excited about Tigers baseball.

Three non-roster invitees -- right-handed pitcher Drew Carlton, infielder Josh Lester and outfielder Jacob Robson -- were reassigned to minor-league camp. TIGERS’ SPRING TRAINING ROSTER (46)(non-roster invitees italicized)Left-handed pitchers (5): Tyler Alexander, Andrew Chafin, 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. Right-handed pitcher Kyle Funkhouser (lat discomfort) will not be ready for the start of the season.

There have been a few changes since the last projection:* Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Both of those bullet points are good news for pitchers seeking a spot on the Tigers’ roster. Detroit Tigers' Derek Hill runs to third on his triple during an intrasquad baseball game, Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Detroit. The extra roster spot also allows the Tigers to carry three catchers without feeling too guilty about it. The Tigers probably don’t want to dramatically shake up the roster early in the season for what will be a temporary roster spot, so anyone on the 40-man roster has an advantage.

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.

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Yes, the Detroit Tigers have signed veteran Michael Pineda with the intention of making him their fifth starter. Hinch said Tuesday -- that lefty Tyler Alexander will start the season in the rotation and pitch the fifth game of the season on April 12 against the Boston Red Sox. With Alexander going back to the rotation, even temporarily, it will open up another bullpen spot for competition. But Hinch said Alexander is exceptionally well prepared to “handle the unknown.”“Emotionally, he wants to be a starter,” Hinch said. “As a manager I want to defend him because he deserves to be in a rotation and given an opportunity.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- There are only 16 days left in spring training and we’re finally unveiling our first Detroit Tigers’ Opening Day roster projection. The Tigers weren’t done building the roster, so projecting it was nearly impossible. In fact, it’s possible that three or four players signed within the last 10 days could be among the players who come north for Opening Day on April 8 at Comerica Park. We also don’t know whether newly signed pitchers Michael Pineda and Wily Peralta will get their visas approved in time to be ready for Opening Day. I reserve the right to change my mind, but for now I’m putting both Greene and Torkelson on the Opening Day roster and the everyday lineup.

Pitcher Michael Pineda and the Detroit Tigers reached a one-year deal Saturday, the latest move by a team that's been active before and after the 99-day lockout.

When Big Mike arrived at the Detroit Tigers spring training clubhouse for the first time on Sunday morning, it was impossible to miss him. Accurate weights and measures are sometimes difficult to come by, but it’s not a stretch to peg Pineda at about 6-foot-8 and 300 pounds. Pineda, a veteran right-handed starter, signed a one-year deal with the Tigers this week that could be worth more than $7 million incentives. “We were waiting, waiting, waiting and thank God everything in the process is done.”Or almost done, anyway. I focus on getting through 5, 6, 7 innings and giving my team the opportunity to win.”

Pitcher Michael Pineda and the Detroit Tigers reached a one-year deal Saturday, the latest move by a team that’s been active before and after the 99-day lockout.

BRADENTON, Fla. -- Michael Pineda has always enjoyed pitching against the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers announced the signing of the veteran right-handed starter on Saturday morning. If the visa issues delay his arrival to camp significantly, he might not be ready to start the season in time. “We’re looking at it over the whole 162 games.”The signing of Pineda was the Tigers’ second post-lockout deal, and Avila said it would be the final one. March 19: Signed right-handed starter Michael Pineda.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- A week into spring training, the Detroit Tigers have reportedly wrapped up their starting rotation. The Tigers signed veteran right-hander Michael Pineda to a one-year contract worth $5.5 million, plus $2.5 million in incentives, according to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman. Pineda’s age likely prevented him from getting another two-year deal this time around, but he has been a consistently effective starter when healthy. Tyler Alexander, the presumed fifth starter prior to Pineda’s signing, will likely get pushed to the bullpen. The Tigers made an early splash on the free-agent market by signing left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez to a five-year, $77 million deal.

The Detroit Tigers have reportedly signed free agent starting pitcher Michael Pineda to a one-year deal.

The Minnesota Twins took their first significant step toward restocking their starting pitching by acquiring right-hander Sonny Gray in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds.

The Tigers showed interest in Correa, but ultimately settled for shortstop Javier Baez on a six-year, $140 million deal. Post-lockout, a one-year deal is looking more and more realistic. He might be available on a one-year deal, although he’ll probably seek a second year. The Tigers couldn’t promise him a rotation spot, but maybe a nice minor-league deal would entice him to cool his heels in Toledo until he is needed in Detroit. He won’t be available on a minor-league deal, but he should be signable on a very reasonable one-year for a player of his caliber.

Jorge Polanco launched a three-run homer and Michael Pineda was solid in his last start of the year as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 on Wednesday night.

Oakland right-hander Chris Bassitt promised to return to the mound by season’s end following a frightening 100 mph line drive to the face on Aug. 17.

Oakland right-hander Chris Bassitt promised to return to the mound by season’s end following a frightening 100 mph line drive to the face on Aug. 17.

Kevin Kiermaier was hit by a pitch, apparent retribution for scooping up a Toronto scouting report two days earlier, and the Tampa Bay Rays clinched a postseason berth with a 7-1 victory over the Blue Jays.

Max Kepler’s RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning against All-Star closer Gregory Soto gave the Minnesota Twins a 6-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

Max Kepler's RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning against All-Star closer Gregory Soto gave the Minnesota Twins a 6-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.

Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 35th home run and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2.

Lucas Giolito lobbed an expletive-laced response in Josh Donaldson’s direction after the slugger appeared to yell “Not sticky anymore,” after a first-inning homer, overshadowing Gavin Sheets’ successful debut for the White Sox in a 7-6 victory over the Twins.

Nelson Cruz hit a three-run homer shortly after Cleveland right fielder Josh Naylor was carted off the field following a frightening collision with a teammate, and the Minnesota Twins went beat the Indians 8-2.

Slumping DJ LeMahieu and the skidding Yankees hope to get back on target when they start a set at Target Field against the Twins on Tuesday night.

Cedric Mullins got two hits, scored two runs and made a sensational catch in center field, helping the Baltimore Orioles snap their 14-game losing streak with a 7-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins.

The Baltimore Orioles have lost 14 straight games, the worst skid in the majors since Houston dropped 15 in a row in 2013.

Rob Refsnyder bounced back from a run-in with the center-field fence to score the go-ahead run in the 10th inning on a wild pitch and the Minnesota Twins handed the Baltimore Orioles their 14th straight loss, 3-2.

Michael Perez had three hits and drove in three runs, helping Trevor Cahill and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2.

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Max Kepler’s RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning gave Minnesota a 4-3 victory over Boston, stopping a five-game losing streak for the Twins and breaking a nine-game winning string for the Red Sox.

All players, managers, coaches and umpires will wear No. 42 on Thursday to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day, marking the anniversary of the date the Brooklyn Dodgers Hall of Famer made his Major League Baseball debut and broke the sport’s color barrier in 1947.

Alex Verdugo had three hits, including a two-run single in a six-run fifth inning, and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to nine games, beating the Minnesota Twins 7-1 to sweep a doubleheader.

Mitch Haniger homered and hit the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins.

A day after Tatis walked off the field during an exhibition game in a worrisome scene, the Padres said the discomfort in his left shoulder had improved. In fact he was lobbying to get in the lineup today, so I thought that was very encouraging,” Tingler said. I think everybody’s kind of expecting him to be back in the lineup in the next day or two. AdMichael Pineda was roughed up in his second start for Minnesota, surrendering five runs on nine hits in five innings. Ian Anderson went six innings in his fourth start, allowing four runs on eight hits and a walk.

On that one, we are probably on the same page.”RED SOX 8, RAYS 2Garrett Richards struck out seven in four scoreless innings for Boston. ATHLETICS 5, PADRES 4Fernando Tatis Jr. led off the game with his second spring home run, a smashing return after missing six days with a non-virus bug. The 30-year-old left has pitched four scoreless innings this spring. BREWERS 8, CUBS 3 (7)Brandon Woodruff made his second start for Milwaukee, allowing five hits in two scoreless innings. BRAVES 8, TWINS 5Michael Pineda, who last pitched a full season in 2016, made his first spring start for Minnesota.

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2020, file photo, New York Yankees pitcher J.A. The Minnesota Twins and Happ agreed Wednesday, Jan. 20, to a one-year, $8 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The 38-year-old Happ spent the past 2 1/3 seasons with the New York Yankees. Minnesota was third in the AL in 2020 with a team ERA of 3.58. Happ went 12-8 in 2019 and struggled at the start of the pandemic-delayed 2020 season, prompting the Yankees to skip his turn.

Mike Moustakas homered twice, Freddy Galvis hit a solo shot and the Reds clinched their first playoff spot since 2013, beating the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins 7-2 on Friday night. “I like this team much more than I liked those teams, and I really liked those teams," Votto said. Twins: RHP Homer Bailey, who spent 12 of his 14 major league seasons with the Reds, was designated for assignment prior to the game. UP NEXTReds: RHP Luis Castillo (4-5, 2.86 ERA) will pitch on Saturday night, seeking his fifth straight win. Twins: RHP Michael Pineda (2-0, 3.18 ERA) pitches the middle game of the series.

Minnesota Twins' Jake Cave (60) runs to score on a single hit by Eddie Rosario against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)CHICAGO – Eddie Rosario, Miguel Sanó and Josh Donaldson homered as the Minnesota Twins clinched a second straight postseason berth with an 8-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night. The Twins, who won the division last year, will make back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time since 2009-10. After Mills struck out the first two batters of the game, Rosario homered on the first pitch he saw for a 1-0 lead. In the sixth, Rosario hit an RBI single for a 2-1 lead.

A look at what's happening around the majors Saturday:___BACK AT ITCubs journeyman Alec Mills (5-3, 3.93) is set to pitch for the first time since his unexpected no-hitter a week ago against Milwaukee. ACE CARDCardinals left-hander Kwang Hyun Kim starts at Milwaukee, trying to keep up his remarkable run. HAPPY RETURNSBrewers bench coach Pat Murphy has rejoined the team just over six weeks after having a heart attack at Miller Park. The Brewers were practicing infield defense at Miller Park on Aug. 1 when Murphy sat down and said he wasn’t feeling well. Trainer Rafael Freitas was nearby and escorted Murphy to the clubhouse, where he met with team physician, Dr. Mark Niedfeldt.

MINNEAPOLIS Grayson Greiner hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning off left fielder Eddie Rosarios glove and the Detroit Tigers rocked Minnesotas bullpen for eight runs to beat the Twins 10-8 Sunday. The Tigers snapped a streak of five straight losses to the Twins. Tigers reliever Kyle Funkhouser (1-1) earned his first career win and while Bryan Garcia pitched a scoreless ninth for his first big league save. The Tigers finished game with 17 hits, one shy of their season high. Tigers starter Casey Mize gave up three runs on five hits and two walks in four innings.

The aggressive Padres landed Clevinger in a multiplayer swap with Cleveland, bolstering their rotation in a rare deadline deal between contenders. The trade deadline is normally July 31, but it was pushed back when the start of the season was delayed because of the coronavirus. BIG MIKE IS BACKMichael Pineda comes off the restricted list to make his season debut for Minnesota. RAYS UPAfter a decade spent chasing their big-budget AL East rivals, the Tampa Bay Rays are pummeling the New York Yankees. Washington slugger Juan Soto has 11 homers in just 24 games played this season after going deep twice Monday night.

The aggressive Padres landed Clevinger in a multiplayer swap with Cleveland, bolstering their rotation in a rare deadline deal between contenders. The trade deadline is normally July 31, but it was pushed back when the start of the season was delayed because of the coronavirus. BIG MIKE IS BACKMichael Pineda comes off the restricted list to make his season debut for Minnesota. RAYS UPAfter a decade spent chasing their big-budget AL East rivals, the Tampa Bay Rays are pummeling the New York Yankees. Washington slugger Juan Soto has 11 homers in just 24 games played this season after going deep twice Monday night.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Kenta Maeda of Japan throws against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)MINNEAPOLIS Kenta Maeda lost a no-hitter in the ninth inning for the Minnesota Twins, who blew a three-run lead but came back to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in 12 innings. Maeda's no-hit bid was ended by Eric Sogard's soft single that soared just over the glove of a leaping Polanco at shortstop. Maeda retired 21 straight batters in a stretch from the first to the eighth innings and finished with 12 strikeouts. Opponents are 0 for 22 against Hader this season, with four walks and one hit by pitch 12 strikeouts in 7 1/3 innings.

Washington pitcher Max Scherzer topped the shortened seasons list at $17.8 million, his income partially protected by a huge signing bonus. Salaries averaged $1,295,942 on expanded opening-day rosters after prorated pay was factored in, according to the AP study. Scherzers $210 million, seven-year contract includes a $50 million signing bonus baseball signing bonuses are distinct from salaries and not subject to reduction. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw was second on the opening day list at $16.3 million, boosted by a $23 million signing bonus. It would have projected to $4,144,328 with an active limit of 28 and $4,386,353 at 26, which would have been up 0.2% from last years AP study average of $4,375,486.

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.

Ronny Rodriguez #60 of the Detroit Tigers hits a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins during the sixth inning at Comerica Park. The Twins homered six times to bring their season total to 268, one more than the New York Yankees managed last year. Ronny Rodriguez hit a pair of two-run homers for the Tigers, who snapped a six-game skid and halted a six-game winning streak by the AL Central-leading Twins. Miguel Cabrera put the Tigers up 3-2 with an RBI double, and Rodriguez followed with a two-run shot. Tigers: Cabrera was in the lineup for the first time since Tuesday, when he left with tightness in his left biceps.

Victor Reyes #22 of the Detroit Tigers steals second base against Jorge Polanco #11 of the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Cron and Jonathan Schoop homered, Martn Prez pitched six solid innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the last-place Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Sunday to win two of three in the weekend series. It was the second time in his last three starts that Prez went six innings and yielded two or fewer runs. Tigers lefty Matthew Boyd (6-10) permitted just four hits but was tagged for seven runs in six innings. Twins: RHP Michael Pineda (9-5, 4.26 ERA) takes the mound Tuesday as Minnesota begins a 10-game road trip against the Chicago White Sox.