RILEY GREENE

DETROIT, MI -- As fans celebrated Lou “Sweet Lou” Whitaker’s jersey retirement, the Tigers came in full force in a 9-1 victory in game two of their series with the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. While Jeimer Candelario, Willi Castro, and Harold Castro contributed two runs each, the Tigers’ Aug. 6 victory was a combined team effort, with Miguel Cabrera, Riley Greene, and Javier Baez scoring as well. Scroll down to see 15 of our favorite photos from the game or click on the gallery above or here to view all 66 photos from the game. You can order prints of any of these photos by clicking the “Buy photo” button in the caption of every photo. Subscribers click the “Get photo” link to download high-resolution images right to their device for free as part of their subscription.

Riley Greene had two hits and two RBIs as the Detroit Tigers spoiled Minnesota’s big trade deadline day, beating the Twins 5-3.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Austin Meadows took batting practice on Monday afternoon at Target Field, but his biggest test is still to come. “Hopefully that leads to a (rehab) assignment in the not-so-distant future,” Hinch said. The Tigers acquired Meadows from the Tampa Bay Rays in April in exchange for infielder Isaac Paredes and a draft pick. July 11: Meadows’ rehab assignment is ended prematurely after he experienced continued soreness. Aug. 1: Meadows meets with the Tigers in Minneapolis to take batting practice and assess next steps.

DETROIT -- The San Diego Padres scored three unearned runs in the 10th inning to beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Tuesday night at Comerica Park. The Tigers’ fought back from a 3-0 deficit before the miserable 10th inning, which was just their third extra-inning game of the season and their first at home. pic.twitter.com/LxdpWGvjvL — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 27, 2022Tigers reliever Gregory Soto, who pitched a 1-2-3 ninth, remained in the game to pitch the 10th. Candelario’s two-out double in the 10th inning got the Tigers one run closer, but Willi Castro flied out to end the game. pic.twitter.com/MEUcbn6aPo — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 27, 2022Padres starter Mike Clevinger tormented the Tigers when he pitched for the Cleveland Indians and he was just as effective through the first six innings on Tuesday.

DETROIT -- Starting pitcher Michael Pineda left early with an injury and the Minnesota Twins took advantage of two Detroit Tigers’ errors in an 8-4 victory on Saturday night at Comerica Park. The Tigers (38-57) and Twins (51-44) play once more on Sunday in the abbreviated series. An announced crowd of 34,205 welcomed the Tigers back to Detroit after a 17-day absence, but there was little cheer about. Baez drew a two-out walk in the eighth and then scored on an RBI single by Miguel Cabrera. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Twins meet again on Sunday at 1:40 p.m. Tigers right-hander Rony Garcia (3-2, 4.28 ERA) will face Twins right-hander Sonny Gray (4-3, 3.71).

Could the first half of the 2022 season have gone any worse for the Detroit Tigers?

In the latter-half of another four-game series against an American League Central rival, the Detroit Tigers prepare for an afternoon clash with the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday. Watch the Detroit Tigers on DirecTV StreamThe Tigers and Guardians went down-to-the-wire in the second game of the series on Friday night. With the Tigers on another losing slide, they continue to fall further and further away from any postseason race. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Michael Pineda (2-4, 3.58 ERA)CLE: Cal Quantrill (5-5, 3.99 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Detroit Tigers (37-54) vs. Cleveland Guardians (45-44)When: Saturday, July 16Time: 4:10 p.m. ETWhere: Progressive Field (Cleveland, Ohio)Channel: Bally Sports Detroit, FOX Sports 1Stream: DirecTV Stream, FuboTVBuy Tigers gear : Fanatics, Amazon, LidsBuy Tigers tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Tigers games live: DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLB standings and results on MLB.com

CLEVELAND -- Rookie Riley Greene homered and had a two-run double to help the Detroit Tigers fight back from a three-run deficit, but the Cleveland Guardians rallied to win 6-5 Friday night at Progressive Field. Tigers starter Drew Hutchison struggled through the first inning, allowing three runs on a couple of singles, a walk and a triple. The Tigers scored first when Riley Greene hit a first-pitch solo homer to right-center off Guardians starter Zach Plesac. pic.twitter.com/F05tHB16cf — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 16, 2022The Tigers scored four in the fourth thanks to an RBI double by Harold Castro, an RBI single by Willi Castro and then a two-run double by Greene. pic.twitter.com/oFJjVgUpsq — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 16, 2022Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Guardians meet again on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. at Progressive Field.

CLEVELAND -- Triston McKenzie struck out a career-high 12 batters and continued his career-long mastery of the Detroit Tigers in a 4-0 victory for the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday night at Progressive Field. He has a 0.93 ERA against the Tigers in 38 2/3 career innings with eight walks and an incredible 49 strikeouts. Four of those Ks came against Tigers rookie Riley Greene, who went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts for the second time in the last six days. Cleveland Guardians' Andres Gimenez slides into second after hitting an RBI double, next to Detroit Tigers shortstop Harold Castro during the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 14, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)APBox scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Guardians meet again on Friday at 7:10 p.m. Tigers righty Drew Hutchison (1-4, 4.08 ERA) will face Guardians right-hander Zach Plesac (2-7, 3.99).

What does the return of Akil Baddoo from his two-month sabbatical in Toledo mean for the Detroit Tigers outfield? The Tigers now have five semi-regular outfielders in Baddoo, veteran Robbie Grossman, rookie Riley Greene, Victor Reyes and converted infield Willi Castro. pic.twitter.com/QAaiZuj1NA — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 12, 2022Austin Meadows was supposed to be back in the mix by now, and it may have been his recent injury setback that prompted the Tigers to call up Baddoo earlier than planned. But what if the Aug. 2 deadline comes and goes and the Tigers can’t find any takers for Grossman? The Tigers’ starting outfield in 2023 could be three left-handed hitters: Meadows, Greene and Baddoo.

After their make-up double-header on Monday, the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals take to the field once again on Tuesday, in the second-half of their four-game series. Watch the Detroit Tigers on DirecTV StreamThe Detroit Tigers struggles against the Royals continued on Monday, as their offense was unable to keep up with the last place club. Pasquantino had a solid afternoon for KC, going 2-4 with a pair of runs scored and two RBIs. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Beau Brieske (2-6, 4.16 ERA)KC: Kris Bubic (1-6, 6.84 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Detroit Tigers (36-51) vs. Kansas City Royals (34-52)When: Tuesday, July 12Time: 8:10 p.m. ETWhere: Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City, Mo.)

Austin Meadows’ rehab assignment with the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens is being put on hold. The Detroit Tigers had originally hoped that Meadows would be ready to rejoin the big-league club on Monday. Meadows, a 27-year-old outfielder acquired by the Tigers from the Tampa Bay Rays in April, has endured a frustrating, injury-filled first season in Detroit. July 11: Meadows’ rehab assignment is ended prematurely after he experienced continued soreness. Outfielders (8): Akil Baddoo, Daz Cameron, Willi Castro, Riley Greene, Robbie Grossman, Derek Hill, Austin Meadows*, Victor Reyes.

So general manager Al Avila, when he met with reporters before Wednesday’s game at Comerica Park, made one thing clear from the outset: Nobody’s happy with the Tigers’ record. The formula is no secret: A handful of struggling players have started hitting more like their career norms. “Riley Greene coming up and being an impact player right away has been a positive,” Avila said. Obviously he’s a better player and history shows that, and I think he’s working towards that. So it’s not one player, it’s been really a plethora of players and then injuries that have compounded things.

Riley Greene and Victor Reyes drove in three runs apiece, Eric Haase blasted a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers pounded the Cleveland Guardians 11-4.

DETROIT -- Miguel Cabrera got three hits, Riley Greene doubled twice and Eric Haase hit another home run as the suddenly energized Detroit Tigers offense crushed the Cleveland Guardians 11-4 on Tuesday night at Comerica Park. The Tigers (33-47) have won the first three games of the series and will try to sweep the Guardians (40-39) on Wednesday. The Tigers didn’t need all the runs. Starting pitcher Drew Hutchison, back for his fourth go-round with the Tigers, allowed just one earned run in five strong innings of work. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Guardians wrap up their four-game series on Wednesday at 1:10 p.m. Tigers right-hander Michael Pineda (1-3, 3.62 ERA) will face Cleveland ace Shane Bieber (3-4, 3.16).

DETROIT - For the last two months, Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows has spent more time on the injured list than in the lineup. After he got cleared to return to return to the outside world, he was limited by soreness in both his Achilles heels. When the Tigers hit the road later this week, Meadows could be ready for a rehab assignment at Triple-A Toledo. After 3-5 games there, the Tigers are hopeful that he’ll be ready to return just before the All-Star break. AUSTIN MEADOWS’ TOUGH TWO MONTHSMay 15: Meadows goes on IL with vertigo after a 10-day stretch in which he missed several games due to an illness and ear infection.

The Detroit Tigers will wrap up their three-game weekend series with the Kansas City Royals, looking to gain an upper-hand on the American League Central rivals. Watch the MLB on PeacockThe Tigers and Royals were locked in another close game Saturday afternoon. Kansas City jumped in front 2-1 in the opening inning, before adding another run to go up by two in the fourth inning. pic.twitter.com/1REUUvbyz9 — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 2, 2022Greene ended up going 2-4 with a triple as well, scoring three times in the win for the Tigers. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Beau Brieske (1-6, 4.55 ERA)KC: Kris Bubic (1-5, 7.45 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Kansas City Royals (28-48) vs. Detroit Tigers (30-46)When: Sunday, July 3Time: 12:05 p.m.

Greene took one ball and then destroyed a 96 mph fastball from Kansas City Royals reliever Joel Payamps. “I didn’t really know if it was going to go out because of the (triple) in the first inning. Greene didn’t have to wait nearly as long. Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene celebrates his home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Detroit, Saturday, July 2, 2022. pic.twitter.com/e4oGpqSamt — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 2, 2022Retrieved from the Comerica Park center field bushes!

DETROIT -- Victor Reyes and Riley Greene hit back-to-back home runs in the ninth inning to give the Detroit Tigers a dramatic win 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday afternoon at Comerica Park. Greene destroyed a 96 mph fastball from Royals reliever Joel Payamps and sent it 432 feet to the shrubbery in center field. pic.twitter.com/1REUUvbyz9 — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 2, 2022Greene was at the center of the Tigers’ offense on Saturday, leading off the game with his first career triple. Greene scored the Tigers’ second run in the fifth when he walked and came home on Eric Haase’s RBI single. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Royals wrap up their three-game series on Sunday at 12:05 p.m. at Comerica Park.

The Detroit Tigers placed outfielder Austin Meadows on the 10-day injured list with strains in both his left and right Achilles on Tuesday. Hinch told MLB.com that Meadows recently reported the injury to the team and there is no timetable for his return. TIGERS’ 40-MAN ROSTER (40)Players in bold are on the active rosterLeft-handed pitchers (6): Tyler Alexander, Andrew Chafin, Sam Howard, Tarik Skubal, Gregory Soto, Joey Wentz. * On the 10-day injured list. Left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez does not earn a salary or count against the 40-man roster while on the restricted list.

The Detroit Tigers couldn’t carry their burst of offensive momentum on the road, starting a 10-day trip with a 5-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Monday night at Fenway Park. They have two more games this week against the Red Sox (37-31) before heading West for interleague games at Arizona and San Francisco. Tigers rookie starter Alex Faedo failed to go five innings for the second consecutive start after beginning his career with seven such starts. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Red Sox meet again on Tuesday at 7:10 p.m. at Fenway Park. Tigers rookie right-hander Beau Brieske (1-5, 3.79 ERA) will face Red Sox lefty Rich Hill (2-4, 4.42).

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers will try to end their 10-game homestand on a high note against the Texas Rangers on Sunday afternoon. The Tigers and Texas Rangers wrap up their four-game series at 1:40 p.m. at Comerica Park. Haase had a single, double and home run in Saturday’s 14-7 victory that snapped a six-game losing streak for the Tigers. pic.twitter.com/Lh3x0WaHYz — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 19, 2022In addition to Cabrera, infielder/outfielder Willi Castro and Kody Clemens will be available off the bench. On the mound, Rangers right-hander Dane Dunning (1-4, 4.04 ERA) will face Tigers right-hander Drew Hutchison (0-4, 4.58).

The Detroit Tigers snapped their six game losing streak on Saturday with a runaway win against the Texas Rangers at Comerica Park.

DETROIT -- Riley Greene promised before Saturday’s game that wins were on the way, and he quickly helped his teammates deliver. The rookie outfielder had two singles and two walks in his Major League debut as the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 14-7 at Comerica Park. The Tigers (25-40) snapped a six-game losing streak with their highest run output of the season. Haase with the sauce 🥵 pic.twitter.com/wRPMzi4yRA — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 18, 2022Tigers starter Rony Garcia struck out five without walk, although he gave up two home runs in six innings of work. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Rangers wrap up their four-game series on Sunday at 1:40 p.m. Rangers right-hander Dane Dunning (1-4, 4.04 ERA) will face Tigers right-hander Drew Hutchison (0-4, 4.58).

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers rookie Riley Greene didn’t waste any time getting his first Major League hit. Greene came to the plate in the Tigers’ three-run first inning and singled on the second pitch he saw from Texas Rangers starter Taylor Hearn. Congrats to @Greene21Riley on his first Major League hit! pic.twitter.com/2VteA2k0fm — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 18, 2022The Tigers had an uncharacteristic offensive explosion in the first, with homers from Robbie Grossman and Javier Baez. He was selected from Triple-A Toledo before Saturday’s game to replace outfielder Austin Meadows, who tested positive for COVID.

On Saturday morning he was at Comerica Park, preparing to play in his first Major League game as starting center fielder for the Detroit Tigers. I’m going to have enough to worry about without worrying about 40 different people here,’” Greene said. “We’re a team,” Greene said. “We’re going to do everything in our power to win and I’m going to try my best to help this team. We’re going to win baseball games.

DETROIT -- Riley Greene will bat sixth and play center field in his Major League debut on Saturday. The Tigers (24-40) and Texas Rangers (31-33) play at 4:10 p.m. at Comerica Park. Eric Haase will catch and bat cleanup against Texas left-handed starter Taylor Hearn (4-4, 5.37). Tigers ➡️ StarsRiley Greene makes his Major League debut today on @FS1. pic.twitter.com/XfvYCsgEuE — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 18, 2022Catcher Tucker Barnhart, outfielder Victor Reyes and infielder Harold Castro will be available for the Tigers off the bench.

“Everybody has a lot of challenges when they get called up, and we’re seeing it firsthand by some really exceptional players,” said Detroit Tigers manager A.J. So when 21-year-old Riley Greene suits up for the Tigers in his Major League debut on Saturday, Hinch doesn’t want to burden him with all of the Tigers’ struggles. “We’re not playing the best ball right now,” said Torkelson, who has hit .178 in 206 plate appearances this year. He’s hit .274 (.725 OPS) with a home run and four doubles. “There are things that he’s doing as a player that he still has to learn and grow, but there’s also freedom in what he’s doing.”

DETROIT -- No one’s saying that 21-year-old Riley Greene will single-handedly rescue the Detroit Tigers’ offense when he arrives on Saturday. The Tigers’ offense was shut down again in a 7-0 loss to the Texas Rangers on Friday night at Comerica Park. Tigers (24-40) have lost six in a row and have been outscored 54-11 on their current homestand. Willi Castro had two hits for the Tigers, who never came close to mounting a rally against Texas starter Jon Gray. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Rangers meet again on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. at Comerica Park.

Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon needs surgery on his right wrist and once again will have a season cut short by an injury.

pic.twitter.com/m3XGrCNNe5 — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 17, 2022The Mud Hens are currently playing in Worcester, Mass., so Greene will board an evening flight to Detroit so he’s ready for Saturday’s 4:10 p.m. start time. “He’s going to play.”Greene is not on the 40-man roster, so his contract will have to be selected before Saturday’s game. TIGERS’ 40-MAN ROSTER (38)Players in bold are on the active rosterLeft-handed pitchers (6): Tyler Alexander, Andrew Chafin, Sam Howard, Tarik Skubal, Gregory Soto, Joey Wentz. Outfielders Daz Cameron and Austin Meadows do not count against the 40-man roster while on the COVID list. Left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez does not earn a salary or count against the 40-man roster while on the restricted list.

The Detroit Tigers have placed infielder Jeimer Candelario on the 10-day injured list after he injured his left shoulder while diving for a ball on Sunday in New York. In a corresponding move, outfielder Austin Meadows was reinstated from the injured list. pic.twitter.com/ExVKzV7Fuk — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 7, 2022TIGERS’ 40-MAN ROSTER (40)Left-handed pitchers (7): Tyler Alexander*, Andrew Chafin, Sam Howard, Eduardo Rodriguez*, Tarik Skubal, Gregory Soto, Joey Wentz. * On the 10-day injured list. Catcher Jake Rogers (right elbow sprain); and right-handed pitchers Jose Cisnero (right shoulder sprain), Kyle Funkhouser (right shoulder strain), Casey Mize (right elbow sprain) and Spencer Turnbull (right elbow sprain) are on the 60-day injured list, which removes them from the 40-man roster.

By this time next week, the Detroit Tigers will likely have five or six new faces -- or, more accurately, old faces -- on the roster. The moves could start as early as Tuesday, when the Tigers open a brief two-game series in Pittsburgh against the Pirates. To make room for Meadows, the Tigers would likely option infielder/outfielder Kody Clemens back to Triple-A Toledo. Outfielder Robbie Grossman, placed on the IL one week ago with neck stiffness, should start a rehab assignment this week and be back in Detroit by the weekend. TIGERS’ 40-MAN ROSTER (40)Left-handed pitchers (7): Tyler Alexander*, Andrew Chafin, Sam Howard, Eduardo Rodriguez*, Tarik Skubal, Gregory Soto, Joey Wentz.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers’ injury list is so long that even coaches are joining it. By the end of next month, more than half of the 13 or 14 Tigers currently on the injured list should be back in action. Best guess on return: June 7Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tyler Alexander throws during the first inning of an interleague baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Sunday, April 24, 2022, in Detroit. Best guess on return: July 1Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. Best guess on return: 2023Riley Greene takes batting practice during a spring training workout in Lakeland, Fla., on March 15, 2022.

DETROIT -- Riley Greene is one step closer to Detroit. The Tigers outfield prospect has been transferred to Triple-A Toledo to continue his rehab assignment. He’ll join the Mud Hens this week in Columbus after playing a couple of games for Class A Lakeland. Greene suffered a broken foot in a spring training game two months ago, just days before he was likely to be named the Tigers’ Opening Day center fielder. The Tigers’ current semi-regular outfield is made up of Willi Castro, Derek Hill and Daz Cameron, none of whom were on the Opening Day roster.

When Riley Greene suffered a broken foot in spring training and the Detroit Tigers acquired Austin Meadows two days later, the big question on everyone’s mind seems almost laughable now: What are the Tigers going to do with all those outfielders? Victor Reyes got off to a hot start, got hurt, rehabbed, returned and then got hurt again. Even if Meadows (vertigo), Reyes (quad strain) and Greene (foot) came off the injured list on the same day, the Tigers would have room for all of them. That may not have been what was expected back in March, but it’s the Tigers’ reality in May. LF: Robbie GrossmanCF: Riley GreeneRF: Austin MeadowsBench: Victor Reyes

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 -- Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Riley Greene has been given the go-ahead by doctors to resume baseball activities. “He ran this morning in Lakeland, feet on the ground for the first time,” Hinch said. He went 0-for-5 in his only game with the Mud Hens since being demoted. Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize managed just 2/3 of an inning during his rehab start for the Mud Hens on Thursday. I watched the video a little bit....His execution wasn’t great.”Another injured starting pitcher, Matt Manning, will make his second rehab start for the Mud Hens Friday night.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Riley Greene should conquer a major hurdle in his comeback on Thursday. Assuming all goes as expected, doctors will give Greene the all-clear to resume baseball activities. “I’m encouraged by the fact that he’s about to be cleared to be a baseball player again. He left the field with an athletic trainer after the half-inning and X-rays later revealed the severity of the injury. Greene, 21, was considered all but certain to be the Tigers’ Opening Day center fielder.

Javier Báez wound up with a winning RBI single on a game-ending replay reversal in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4.

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.

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Detroit Tigers had kicked around the idea of adding an outfielder during the offseason but opted to invest their resources in more pressing areas. Then Riley Greene fouled off a Gerrit Cole fastball, fracturing the bottom of his right foot.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Two days after prospect Riley Greene suffered a broken foot, upending the club’s outfield plans, the Detroit Tigers have found an impressive replacement. The Tigers have traded infield prospect Isaac Paredes to the Tampa Bay Rays for outfielder Austin Meadows, the team announced late Monday. Meadows, who turns 27 next month, is likely to become the Tigers’ everyday left fielder, joining Akil Baddoo and Robbie Grossman. Meadows hit .234 with a .772 OPS (117 OPS+) in 591 plate appearances last season. His younger brother Parker, also an outfielder, was drafted by the Tigers in the second round in 2018.

The Detroit Tigers have traded infielder Isaac Paredes and a draft pick to the Tampa Bay Rays for outfielder Austin Meadows.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- The crushing news that Detroit Tigers rookie outfielder Riley Greene would miss the start of the season after breaking his foot could have created a huge opportunity for fellow center fielder Derek Hill. Hinch announced Saturday that Hill would not be ready for the start of the season after suffering a low-grade hamstring strain. Hill, 26, was the Tigers’ first-round pick in 2014 and is known for his speed and outfield defense. Now it appears the Tigers will head north with only three true outfielders: Reyes, Akil Baddoo and Robbie Grossman. Six pitchers left for five spots: Jason Foley, Rony Garcia, Will Vest, Drew Hutchison, Jacob Barnes, Chase Anderson.

One of the brightest rising prospects for the Detroit Tigers will miss the start of the season with a fractured foot.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Detroit Tigers rookie outfielder Riley Greene, one of the game’s top prospects who was widely expected to make his Major League debut in six days, has fractured a bone in his right foot. Greene fouled a ball off his foot while facing New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole on Friday afternoon. Hinch said initial X-rays appeared to indicate a fracture, but the Tigers wanted them to be reviewed by a foot specialist, who then confirmed the bad news. Greene, 21, was considered all but certain to be the Tigers’ Opening Day center fielder. With both Greene and Hill out, the Tigers will have only three true outfielders on the roster: Akil Baddoo, Robbie Grossman and Victor Reyes.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene left Friday’s game in the third inning after suffering a foot injury. Greene fouled a ball off his foot while facing New York Yankees. One pitch later, he tripled to the center field wall. Greene, 21, was considered all but certain to be the Tigers’ Opening Day center fielder in one week. The Tigers would likely use a combination of Akil Baddoo, Victor Reyes and Derek Hill in center until Greene is ready to return.

Detroit Tigers’ star outfield prospect Riley Greene was removed from Friday’s spring training game due to injury -- just one week before Opening Day.

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.

DUNEDIN, Fla. -- If the lockout had never happened, and the season never delayed, the Detroit Tigers would have opened the regular season in Seattle on Thursday afternoon. Beyond the numbers, he looks like a big-leaguer, and Thursday’s highlight-reel play was a big reason why. Greene made an impressive play on the ball in right, even though he’s spent much of the spring in center field. That’s also where he’s likely to be on Opening Day in Detroit on April 8. That’s six more chances to see Greene make big plays before the fun starts for real.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Rookies Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson may go north with the big-league club in a few days, but Detroit Tigers manager A.J. And others suspected something more sinister: The Tigers are laying the groundwork to delay the arrival of one or both prospects for financial reasons. It wouldn’t be the first time a Major League team has done so, and the Tigers have real incentives to consider it. Are those incentives enough to sway teams who would otherwise be tempted to delay the arrival of their top prospects? But for a team like the Tigers who plan to contend again in 2022 after years in the wilderness, the impact of Greene and Torkelson is vitally important.

There is a lot of hype surrounding Detroit Tigers rookies Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson. The pair are still in the running for a roster spot and have been the two biggest names in the list of Tigers prospects. As evident by its most recent cover, Baseball America is buying into the hype. Greene and Torkelson are featured on the latest Baseball America cover and given the title of “Tiger Kings” while adding that the pair “will help Detroit claw its way back to the top.”In a Tuesday article, Baseball America writer Kyle Glaser said Torkelson and Greene -- along with Tigers’ the offseason moves of picking up shortstop Javier Baez and lefthander Eduardo Rodriguez -- could make the Tigers winners again. “The moves are indicative of the Tigers’ belief that they are ready to contend for a winning record and, potentially, a playoff spot,” Glaser wrote.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- The latest round of cuts has clarified the battles for the final week of Detroit Tigers spring training. Although technically there are 42 players left in camp, several players can be eliminated from the competition due to injuries or visa issues. * Pitchers Michael Pineda and Wily Peralta will not be on the Opening Day roster due to their late arrival in camp. Hinch will use the two extra April roster spots on pitching, giving the Tigers a roster of 15 pitchers and 13 position players. Players in italics on non-roster invitees who would have to be added to the 40-man roster if they make the team.

You can watch the Detroit Tigers game against the Pittsburgh Pirates live online Wednesday, and the lineup looks a lot like what we expect on Opening Day.

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.

Two of the most exciting players in the Detroit Tigers organization smashed back-to-back home runs in the first spring training game of the year.

That’s no guarantee that first baseman Spencer Torkelson and outfielder Riley Greene will make the Opening Day roster. But Avila said the Tigers’ decision-making would be guided solely by the goal of building the best team. While aware of those incentives, Avila said the most important factor is whether the presence of Greene and Torkelson will help the Tigers win. That’s our expectation.”The Tigers open the Grapefruit League exhibition season on Friday at 1:05 p.m. against the Philadelphia Phillies. Torkelson and Greene will have 19 games to state their case.

Detroit Tigers players, prospects and coaches were crystal clear Wednesday during spring training interviews: The goal for 2022 is to win the American League Central Division.

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.

The Detroit Tigers could become legitimate playoff contenders this season if they make a couple more moves before the official start of spring training next week.

The Toledo Mud Hens, the Tigers’ Triple-A affiliate, reminded fans Tuesday that their opener on April 5 was unaffected by the MLB announcement. “We can’t wait to welcome all of you back to the ballpark for the 20th season of baseball at Fifth Third Field,” the Mud Hens wrote. There will also be baseball in Grand Rapids (Tigers), Lansing (Oakland Athletics) and Midland (Los Angeles Dodgers). If the lockout ends while the Mud Hens are in the middle of the series, do all those vets just jump ship and head to Lakeland? But one thing is certain: There will be baseball in some capacity in Toledo, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Midland.

Named for former player Bill Pecota, PECOTA stands for Player Empirical Comparison and Optimization Test Algorithm. (You can read about the 2022 version here and, if you’re a Baseball Prospectus member, download all the data here). Once the lockout ends, the Tigers seem likely to add one more starting pitcher and perhaps a relief arm or two. PECOTA sees Jeimer Candelario having another solid season (.756 OPS, 15 homers, 29 doubles), contributing 2.0 WARP and a 105 DRC+. So PECOTA thinks the Tigers’ bullpen -- like much of the roster as a whole -- is below average.

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Major League Baseballs number one draft pick Spencer Torkelson #73 of the Detroit Tigers takes batting practice during the Detroit Tigers Summer Workouts at Comerica Park on July 4, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. DETROIT – The preseason prospect rankings for 2021 were released Thursday night, and the Detroit Tigers stole the show with five players ranked among the top 25 prospects in the league. A handful of other teams placed two prospects inside the top 25, but the Tigers more than doubled that number. 1 overall pick, Spencer Torkelson, is the highest-ranked Tigers prospect at No. 3 overall pick in the upcoming MLB draft.

DETROIT – Going into 2021, the Detroit Tigers have exciting prospects, money to spend and a handful of solid players on their roster. Here are three free agents they could add to three prospects and three familiar faces to create a starting lineup capable of competing next season. (2020 Getty Images)If the Tigers could only pursue one free agent this offseason, it should be J.T. If the Tigers field this type of lineup, he shouldn’t be guaranteed his old spot in the No. Suggested lineupIf the Tigers made these three signings and called up Greene, here’s what the theoretical lineup could look like on Opening Day:D.J.