WILLI CASTRO

The Detroit Tigers have parted ways with three longtime infielders, declining to tender 2023 contracts to Jeimer Candelario, Harold Castro and Willi Castro. The news was released late Friday night at the deadline for teams to non-tender players who were not already under contract for next season. Jeimer Candelario was slated to earn about $7 million had he been retained, while Harold Castro ($2.6 million) and Willi Castro ($1.7 million) had more modest estimates. TIGERS’ 40-MAN ROSTER (38)Left-handed pitchers (5): Tyler Alexander, Eduardo Rodriguez, Tarik Skubal, Gregory Soto, Joey Wentz. Infielders (10): Javier Báez, Miguel Cabrera, Kody Clemens, Andy Ibáñez, Ryan Kreidler, Andre Lipcius, Wenceel Perez, Jonathan Schoop, Zack Short, Spencer Torkelson.

Davis will take the spot of Willi Castro, who suffered a hamstring injury while running out a double on Thursday. Castro, 25, finishes the season with a .241 average and .651 OPS (88 OPS+) with 18 doubles, two triples and eight home runs in 392 plate appearances. Davis will be making his Major League debut if he plays in one of the Tigers’ final seven games. TIGERS’ 40-MAN ROSTER (40)Players in bold are on the active rosterLeft-handed pitchers (6): Tyler Alexander, Andrew Chafin, Daniel Norris, Eduardo Rodriguez, Gregory Soto, Joey Wentz. Outfielders (6): Akil Baddoo, Daz Cameron, Kerry Carpenter*, Willi Castro*, Riley Greene, Victor Reyes.

Andrew Velazquez scored from third on Magneuris Sierra’s bunt in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Angels secured their first winning homestand since early May with a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

On Saturday, the Detroit Tigers take the field against the Kansas City Royals, the second game of their three-game weekend series in a battle for last place in the American League Central. Watch the Detroit Tigers on DirecTV StreamOne big inning helped the Tigers open up the series on Friday night with a victory. Willi Castro ended up going 3-4 in the game, while Kreidler scored twice, getting on base twice in the victory. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Michael Pineda (2-6, 5.27 ERA)KC: Jonathan Heasley (2-7, 5.22 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Kansas City Royals (53-80) vs. Detroit Tigers (51-81)When: Saturday, September 3Time: 6:10 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

CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Guardians struck out three times and then scored six runs in a wild eighth inning that propelled them to a 8-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night at Progressive Field. The Tigers (45-75) and Guardians (63-55) split the four-game series, but the Tigers lost a chance to win the season series for the first time since 2015. What followed was a wild comeback: Single, double, single, double, double, intentional walk, single and, finally, another strikeout by reliever Alex Lange. The Tigers lefty hit three batters, all in the feet, and pitched into and out of trouble in the early innings. Box scoreUp nextAfter an off-day on Thursday, the Tigers open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night at Comerica Park.

You know them as Harold and Haase. For as bad as this season has been, can you imagine the lineup without Harold Castro and Eric Haase? Don’t wonder: With H&H the Tigers would be hitting .220 with a .596 OPS (72 OPS+), falling even further into last place in the league’s offensive categories. “He’s even increased his power a little bit this season,” said Tigers manager A.J. The Tigers hope Harold and Haase are still producing next August.

As the Detroit Tigers continue to put up historically awful offensive numbers, Kerry Carpenter is enjoying one of the best seasons for any minor league player in the nation.

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.

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Detroit Tigers have traded veteran outfielder Robbie Grossman to the Atlanta Braves. Grossman learned the news shortly after the Tigers lost a 10-inning game to the Minnesota Twins on Monday night at Target Field. With Grossman out, the Tigers’ outfield consists of Riley Greene, Akil Baddoo, Victor Reyes and super utility man Willi Castro. TIGERS’ 40-MAN ROSTER (39)Players in bold are on the active rosterLeft-handed pitchers (4): Tyler Alexander, Andrew Chafin, Tarik Skubal, Gregory Soto, Joey Wentz. 60-day IL (5): Catcher Jake Rogers (right elbow sprain); and right-handed pitchers Kyle Funkhouser (right shoulder strain), Matt Manning (right shoulder inflammation), 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.

On Saturday afternoon in southern Ontario, the Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays will take to the diamond for the third game of their four-game weekend series. Watch the Detroit Tigers on DirecTV StreamA valiant effort by the Tigers’ bullpen were able to keep the Blue Jays offense at bay in the second game of the series Friday night. The Tigers increase their “lead” from the last-place Kansas City Royals to 1.5 games with the victory. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Drew Hutchinson (1-4, 4.84 ERA)TOR: Ross Stripling (5-3, 3.10 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Detroit Tigers (41-60) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (55-45)When: Saturday, July 30Time: 3:07 p.m. ETWhere: Rogers Centre (Toronto, Ontario)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

Victor Reyes had three hits, Willi Castro homered and the Detroit Tigers’ bullpen was nearly flawless in a 4-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night at Rogers Centre in Toronto. Matt Chapman, who homered twice against the Tigers on Thursday, hit a solo shot against Garcia in the second. The Tigers fought back in the fifth, loading the bases on a walk, single and hit batter before Harold Castro’s two-run single. After Garcia’s exit, the Tigers’ bullpen was brilliant, allowing just one hit in 5 1/3 scoreless innings with one walk and eight strikeouts. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Jays meet again on Saturday at 3:07 p.m. Tigers right-hander Drew Hutchison (1-4, 4.84 ERA) will face Jays right-hander Ross Stripling (5-3, 3.10).

Matt Chapman hit two home runs, Yusei Kikuchi came off the injured list to pitch five solid innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 for their 10th victory in 12 games.

Jorge Alfaro capped San Diego’s three-run 10th inning with a two-run single, and the Padres beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4.

Eric Haase hit a grand slam off Sean Manaea, Jeimer Candelario homered twice and the Detroit Tigers routed the San Diego Padres 12-4.

The Tigers (39-58) and Padres (54-44) play two more this week. pic.twitter.com/wf4irEE4X3 — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 26, 2022Candy was hungry for more. pic.twitter.com/Mi53CJSNZT — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 26, 2022The ball was flying so much on Monday that even Miguel Cabrera was able to join the fun. Tigers starter Drew Hutchison pitched four scoreless innings before running into trouble in a three-run fifth. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Padres meet again on Tuesday at 7:10 p.m. Tigers rookie right-hander Garrett Hill (1-2, 5.63 ERA) will face Padres right-hander Mike Clevinger (2-3, 3.50).

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.

DETROIT -- The old Akil Baddoo appears to be back. The 23-year-old outfielder, who was an unexpected rookie phenom for the Detroit Tigers in 2021, got off to a miserable start in 2022. After being demoted to Triple-A Toledo nearly two months ago, Baddoo struggled through an illness, then injured his oblique. Meadows’ return would give the Tigers five outfielders, and make it even tougher to find an opening for Baddoo. Until then, the Tigers want Baddoo to keep making things difficult.

Vinnie Pasquantino hit his first major league home run and Hunter Dozier followed with a drive into the bullpen, leading Brad Keller and the Kansas City Royals over the Detroit Tigers 3-1.

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).

Jose Abreu hit a pair of two-run homers and Luis Robert singled home the go-ahead run in the fifth inning to help the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 9-5.

DETROIT -- Willi Castro will lead off and play center field as the Detroit Tigers open a three-game series with the Chicago White Sox on Monday night at Comerica Park. Hinch eases him back into the lineup after a three-week stint on the injured list. Tigers right-hander Rony Garcia (0-1, 4.50 ERA) will face White Sox veteran right-hander Lance Lynn, who is making his first start of 2022 after opening the season on the injured list. Starting off the week against the White Sox. pic.twitter.com/DdgScdL3Zi — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 13, 2022Reyes, infielder Jonathan Schoop, outfielder Derek Hill and catcher Eric Haase will be available off the bench.

DETROIT -- Robbie Grossman, just reinstated from the injured list, will lead off and play left field for the Detroit Tigers on Friday at Comerica Park. He’ll share the outfield with right fielder Austin Meadows, who just returned from the IL three days ago, and center fielder Derek Hill. The Tigers (23-33) open a three-game series and a 10-game homestand at 7:10 p.m. against the Toronto Blue Jays (33-23). Tigers rookie right-hander Elvin Rodriguez (0-1, 10.13 ERA) will face Jays right-hander Jose Berrios (4-2, 5.24). The Tigers went 2-3 on their most recent road trip, getting swept in three games by the New York Yankees and then winning back-to-back games against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Tarik Skubal pitched seven steady innings to win his fourth straight decision and Harold Castro hit a two-run single to lead the Detroit Tigers to a rain-delayed 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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.

Luis Severino combined with two relievers on a one-hitter to continue New York’s run of outstanding starting pitching performances as the Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0.

Luis Severino combined with two relievers on a one-hitter to continue New York’s run of outstanding starting pitching performances as the Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0.

Gerrit Cole pitched perfectly into the seventh inning a night after teammate Jameson Taillon lost his bid in the eighth, Aaron Judge homered and had four hits on his bobblehead night, and the New York Yankees thumped the Detroit Tigers 13-0.

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has pitched six perfect innings against the Detroit Tigers a night after teammate Jameson Taillon lost a bid in the eighth.

The Detroit Tigers have started to show signs of turning their season around, and it coincides with Harold Castro and Willi Castro moving to the top of the batting order.

The Detroit Tigers have started to show signs of turning their season around, and it coincides with Harold Castro and Willi Castro moving to the top of the batting order.

DETROIT -- Jonathan Schoop drove in four runs in the first two innings as the Detroit Tigers shut out the Minnesota Twins 4-0 in the second game of Tuesday’s doubleheader at Comerica Park. The Tigers got on the board in the first inning when Willi Castro singled and Schoop hit a moon-shot homer down the left-field line. Schoop drove in two more runs in the second inning in less spectacular fashion, hitting a spinning grounder to second base that Jorge Polanco couldn’t handle. Although the Tigers drew a couple of walks, reached on an error and got hit by a pitch, they had no hits against the Twins after the second inning. The Tigers had an unusual outfield configuration in Game 2, using Harold Castro, Willi Castro and Daz Cameron.

Jonathan Schoop became the third player from Curaçao with 1,000 major league hits and finished a home run shy of the cycle, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 in the opener of a five-game series.

José Ramírez homered and drove in five runs, leading Shane Bieber and the Cleveland Guardians to an 8-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

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

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.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows returned to the lineup on Sunday after missing the last two days with symptoms of vertigo. Meadows played just one inning before being replaced by Willi Castro to start the second. In the bottom of the second inning, Tigers outfielder Victor Reyes ripped a potential triple into the right-field corner. Reyes was replaced by pinch-runner Derek Hill, who stole third base and then scored the Tigers’ second run on an RBI single by Harold Castro. The Tigers’ new outfield alignment after the two substitutions: Willi Castro in left, Hill in center and Robbie Grossman in right.

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 -- Willi Castro will get his fifth consecutive start in the outfield when the Detroit Tigers open a three-game series with the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night at Comerica Park. The Tigers (9-23) have lost 16 of their last 19 games and are one loss away from matching last season’s 9-24 start. Here's how we line up for the series opener vs. the Orioles. pic.twitter.com/iiah4Ss9M3 — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 13, 2022Outfielder Austin Meadows, infielder Harold Castro and catcher Eric Haase will be available off the bench. On the mound, Detroit lefty Eduardo Rodriguez (0-2, 4.50 ERA) will seek his first win as a member of the Tigers against Orioles right-hander Jordan Lyles (2-2, 4.05).

Willi Castro will start in left field for the Detroit Tigers as they face the Oakland Athletics at 7:10 p.m. at Comerica Park. On the season he’s hitting .231 with a .632 OPS (96 OPS+). He’s hitting .344 (11-for-32) on the season. Tigers lefty Joey Wentz will make his Major League debut on Wednesday against A’s lefty Zach Logue (1-1, 2.84 ERA). On Tuesday, A’s starter Adrian Martinez (making his first MLB start) defeated Alex Faedo (making his second career start).

Tarik Skubal led the Tigers to a 6-0 win over Oakland as the visiting team in the opener of a unique doubleheader caused by Major League Baseball’s lockout.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers will bat first in the opener of a traditional doubleheader against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday afternoon. The only practical difference is that Oakland will get the last at-bat, just as if they were the home team. Willi Castro, who will start in left field in the opener, will make his career debut as a center fielder in Game 2, Hinch said. pic.twitter.com/n6iQ8GOd0f — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 10, 2022Tigers 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, while A’s right-hander Adrian Martinez will make his Major League debut.

HOUSTON -- Center fielder Derek Hill will lead off for the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon at Minute Maid Park. The Tigers (8-17) will face the Houston Astros (16-11) at 4:05 p.m. in the third of a four-game series. He’s sitting out again on Saturday, although that could be due to the Astros’ starter, tough lefty Framber Valdez. pic.twitter.com/BIcpf3EroB — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 7, 2022Willi Castro, who filled in for Meadows on Friday, is back in left field for a second consecutive start. Tigers lefty Eduardo Rodriguez (0-2, 5.33 ERA) will start against Valdez (1-2, 3.42).

The Tigers endured another one-run loss Friday, falling to the Houston Astros 3-2 in front of 38,020 fans at Minute Maid Park. The Tigers (8-17) have lost 10 of their last 12 games, including the first two of this four-game series against the Astros (16-11). The next two Astros -- Chaz McCormick and Martin Maldonado -- blasted home runs, giving the Astros a lead they would hold for the rest of the game. Astros starter Luis Garcia was never in danger after the early innings. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Astros play the third of a four-game series on Saturday at 4:05 p.m. Eastern time.

Bryan Reynolds doubled in Pittsburgh’s two-run seventh inning, and the Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 7-2 to split a doubleheader.

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).

MINNEAPOLIS -- Slumping Detroit Tigers sluggers Jeimer Candelario and Jonathan Schoop are being bumped down in the lineup. Schoop is hitting just .155 (9-for-58) with a .451 OPS (36 OPS+), three walks and 10 strikeouts. Candelario is hitting .158 (9-for-57) with a .436 OPS (35 OPS+), five walks, 15 strikeouts. pic.twitter.com/pi2jLHqzvc — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 26, 2022Candelario has hit in the cleanup spot for much of the season, while Schoop has hit no longer than sixth. Tigers lefty Eduardo Rodriguez will face Twins right-hander Chris Paddack on the mound.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers optioned right-handed reliever Rony Garcia to Triple-A Toledo following Sunday’s loss to the Colorado Rockies. The Tigers are expected to activate left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin, who pitched a scoreless inning on a rehab outing with Triple-A Toledo on Sunday. If the Tigers activate Chafin on Tuesday, they will have a 28-man roster made up of 14 position players and 14 pitchers. The rosters will be sliced down to 26 -- 13 position players and 13 pitchers -- on May 2. Infielders (9): Javier Báez, Miguel Cabrera, Jeimer Candelario, Harold Castro, Willi Castro, Kody Clemens, Jonathan Schoop, Zack Short, Spencer Torkelson.

Miguel Cabrera will definitely be coming to the plate in the first inning. Cabrera will be batting third when the Detroit Tigers (5-7) face the Colorado Rockies (8-4) in Game 1 of a doubleheader Saturday at Comerica Park. The first game starts at 1:10 p.m. Game 2 is 6:40 p.m.Cabrera is at 2,999 hits, one shy of one one of baseball’s most important milestones. pic.twitter.com/K6eZVpeIlU — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 23, 2022Harold Castro will start at shortstop, which could be an indication that Javier Baez (thumb) won’t be activated until Sunday. Catcher/outfielder Eric Haase, catcher Dustin Garneau, infielder Willi Castro and outfielder Derek Hill will be available off the bench for the Tigers in the opener.

DETROIT -- Harold Castro will be back at shortstop for the Detroit Tigers as they try to bounce back from a series-opening loss. The Tigers (4-6) face the New York Yankees (6-5) on Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. at Comerica Park. Willi Castro (no relation) started for the Tigers on Tuesday night, a 4-2 loss to the Yankees. pic.twitter.com/fR76gsaIx1 — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 20, 2022Victor Reyes will get the start in center field, taking the place of Akil Baddoo. In addition to Baddoo and Willi Castro, catcher/outfielder Eric Haase, catcher Dustin Garneau and outfielder Daz Cameron will be available off the bench.

Castro, who turns 25 this week, began last season as the Tigers’ everyday shortstop but has since been forced to rebrand himself as a utility man. The Tigers recalled Castro from Toledo on Sunday to take the spot of Javier Baez, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a swollen thumb. Between spring training and Triple-A Toledo, he’s played just about every position on the diamond. “I think if you asked Willi to run out to his favorite position, he’s going to pick shortstop,” Hinch said at the end of spring training. “And once we determined that he didn’t quite have the same hand strength that he needed to have to compete, we needed to put him on the injured list.”

DETROIT -- Willi Castro will make his first start of the season for the Detroit Tigers as they open a three-game series against the New York Yankees on Tuesday night at Comerica Park. But Sunday’s game in Kansas City was postponed due to rain and Castro never played. pic.twitter.com/TyGITM5J7H — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 19, 2022Tigers lefty Tyler Alexander, who was originally slated to start on Sunday, will now start tonight. Castro, who turns 25 this week, began last season as the Tigers’ everyday shortstop but soon lost that role due to concerns about his defense. Castro played in 125 games last year, hitting .220 with a .624 OPS (72 OPS+) in 450 plate appearances.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers’ first road trip of the season ended with a rainout in Kansas City that probably could have been played if the Royals had insisted on being cruel. Willi Castro drove down from Des Moines, Iowa, where the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens were playing, and was activated on Sunday. Going from Baez to Harold Castro (or Willi Castro) is a huge drop-off offensively and defensively. The Tigers at least considered bringing Ryan Kreidler to the big leagues before ultimately settling on promoting Willi Castro. Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tyler Alexander throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in Detroit.

-- The Detroit Tigers have recalled infielder Willi Castro from Triple-A Toledo to replaced injured shortstop Javier Baez. Baez was placed on the 10-day injured list before Saturday’s game with a swollen right thumb. Because the transaction was made retroactive to April 13, Baez will be able to return as early as April 23. Infielders (9): Javier Báez*, Miguel Cabrera, Jeimer Candelario, Harold Castro, Willi Castro, Kody Clemens, Jonathan Schoop, Zack Short, Spencer Torkelson. 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.

-- The Detroit Tigers placed shortstop Javier Baez on the 10-day injured list Saturday after several fruitless days of waiting for his swollen right thumb to heal. Hinch said earlier Saturday that the Tigers would wait until Tuesday to decide whether to place Baez on the injured list. Baez said he jammed his right thumb in the scrum that accompanied the delayed celebration following his walk-off hit a week ago in Detroit. Infielders (9): Javier Báez*, Miguel Cabrera, Jeimer Candelario, Harold Castro, Willi Castro, Kody Clemens, Jonathan Schoop, Zack Short, Spencer Torkelson. * On the 10-day injured list.

Hinch’s first Detroit Tigers’ team won’t be on his second. A dozen players from last year’s Opening Day roster are still here in 2022. Year-to-year roster turnover is normal in baseball, so the Tigers’ changes aren’t exceptional. Here’s a look at last year’s Opening Day roster and where they are today:On Tigers’ 2022 Opening Day roster (12): Miguel Cabrera, Jeimer Candelario, Harold Castro, Jonathan Schoop, Akil Baddoo, Robbie Grossman, Victor Reyes, Tarik Skubal, Casey Mize, Gregory Soto, Michael Fulmer, Tyler Alexander. RELATED: How the 2022 Tigers’ roster was built: Where they’re from and how they got here

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.

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Detroit TIgers have given good news to three non-roster players. The moves didn’t completely clear up the final roster, however, as Hinch also hinted at unreported injuries that could affect the final roster. The final decision could conceivably come down to Rodriguez or Castro, depending on whether the Tigers want to have 14 or 15 pitchers on the initial 28-man roster. Two of the three non-roster players have ties to the Tigers organization before this spring. Hutchison, a 31-year-old native of Lakeland, made nine appearances for the Tigers in 2021, including two starts.

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.

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.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers outfielder Victor Reyes won’t play again in 2021. Reyes, who left Saturday’s game with right groin tightness, was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday. After a miserable start to the season and an extended stretch in Toledo, Reyes was recalled on July 17. He finishes the season with a .701 OPS (93 OPS+) with 10 doubles, four triples and five homers in 220 plate appearances. Reyes’ departure means the Tigers will only have three true outfielders on the roster: Akil Baddoo, Robbie Grossman and Daz Cameron.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase has hit a lot of home runs. Yes, the Tigers could stand pat, but I don’t think they will. If the Tigers don’t bring back Greiner and/or Garneau, they will surely sign someone with a similar profile to provide minor-league depth. Detroit Tigers reliever Michael Fulmer (32) throws a pitch during their MLB game against the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park in Detroit, on Saturday, August 14, 2021. Matt Manning will probably end up their too, but I don’t think they’re going to hand him a job on a silver platter.

The Tigers’ rally appeared to fizzle in the ninth after Willi Castro smacked a two-out ground-rule double. Pinch-hitter Harold Castro hit a routine grounder to second base. Marcus Semien, considered among the league’s best infielders, bounced a throw to first base, allowing Harold Castro to reach base and Willi Castro to score. The Tigers went up 3-2 after Jonathan Schoop’s sacrifice fly drove home Zack Short in the top of the 10th. The Tigers picked up two runs in the top of the 11th when Daz Cameron doubled and Willi Castro followed with another double of his own.

Max Stassi hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels overcome an eight-run deficit to beat the Detroit Tigers 13-10 on Thursday.

Shohei Ohtani hit his 40th homer and pitched eight sharp innings, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat Miguel Cabrera and the Detroit Tigers 3-1.

Willi Castro doubled, tripled and drove in three runs, and Detroit beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-4 in a game that included a scary collision between two Tigers outfielders.

Derek Hill and Akil Baddoo took off after Anthony Santander's drive to left-center field. Each player reached for the ball — and then they collided, sending Baddoo's cap flying.

Zack Short had a really, really bad game Sunday in Cleveland, dooming the Detroit Tigers with a couple of critical errors. The fan base lost its collective mind over his struggles, but in reality, the team has much bigger problems at shortstop.

Miguel Cabrera got a planned day off as he closes in on his 500th career home run and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-5.

CLEVELAND -- The Detroit Tigers will have a tough decision to make after Sunday’s game. Niko Goodrum has completed his rehab assignment and will join the Tigers when they open a three-gam series at Baltimore on Tuesday. If there was any talk of Goodrum being the odd man out, the Tigers never shared it publicly. Looking ahead: Miguel Cabrera is off on Sunday, which he means he’s very likely to go to Baltimore still at 498 home runs. After three games at Baltimore, the Tigers return to Detroit for a six-game homestand beginning Aug. 13, so there remains a good shot that he will reach 500 home runs at Comerica Park.

CLEVELAND -- By the time you’re reading this, Willi Castro might be back in Toledo. The Tigers have a series of decisions to make in the coming days as players return from injuries. Q: For the life of me, I cannot understand what the Tigers’ front office sees in Willi Castro. Castro hasn’t yet burned his final option year, so he could be insurance for the Tigers in Toledo next year. If the Tigers were being frugal, it could be argued that Boyd is a borderline non-tender candidate, not an extension candidate.

A lot has gone right for the Detroit Tigers over the past three months, but the same can’t be said for struggling infielder Willi Castro.

Haase hit a solo home run to left field in the fourth inning off Orioles starter John Means. pic.twitter.com/LRFw1gfhLm — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 31, 2021Other than that, Means had few problems in six innings of work, allowing just four hits and one walk, while striking out six. Tigers starter Matt Manning got into trouble in the sixth inning, walking two batters to load the bases with one out. The Tigers loaded the bases in the bottom of the ninth inning when Orioles reliever Tanner Scott walked two batters and hit another. Up next: The Tigers and Orioles wrap up their four-game series on Sunday at 1:10 p.m. Tigers lefty Tyler Alexander (1-1 4.80 ERA) will face Baltimore right-hander Spenser Watkins (2-1, 3.10).

Jeimer Candelario and Eric Haase each drove in three runs and the Detroit Tigers, despite giving up seven homers and not hitting any, outlasted the Minnesota Twins 17-14.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers may be playing their best baseball in years. It’s the Tigers’ longest win streak since they won eight games between July 25 and Aug. 3, 2016. The Tigers have also tied their win total from 2019, the last full season of Major League Baseball. pic.twitter.com/aIr65Bj8R2 — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 22, 2021The Tigers added another run in the second when Willi Castro tripled and scored. pic.twitter.com/J3a7fACrUB — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 22, 2021Tigers starter Tyler Alexander pitched into the fourth, allowing just one earned run.

DETROIT -- Isaac Paredes was tentatively written into the starting lineup on Wednesday night, but first had to pass a battery of on-field tests to show that his sore hip was feeling better. Paredes was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday and then placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a right hip strain. The Tigers recalled infielder Willi Castro from Triple-A Toledo to replace Paredes on the roster. TIGERS’ 40-MAN ROSTER (39)Players in bold are on the 26-man active roster. Infielders (8): Miguel Cabrera, Jeimer Candelario, Harold Castro, Willi Castro, Niko Goodrum*, Isaac Paredes*, Jonathan Schoop, Zack Short.

The Detroit Tigers announced four major roster moves to begin the second half of the season, including the long-awaited replacement of Nomar Mazara with Derek Hill.

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.

Carlos Correa had three hits, walked twice and drove in three runs, helping the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 12-3 to extend their winning streak to 11.

Willi Castro homered during a three-run rally in the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 for a three-game sweep.

Detroit starter Matthew Boyd and reliever Alex Lange both exited with injuries and the Tigers still ended a three-game losing streak, beating the Kansas City Royals 10-3.

Remember a month ago, when the Detroit Tigers were 9-24? That was rough. Now, there are some legitimate signs of hope.

Brady Singer pitched seven impressive innings, and the Kansas City Royals took advantage of some defensive sloppiness by Detroit in a 2-1 victory over the Tigers.

Phillip Evans kept Akil Baddoo’s drive to left field in the park in the seventh inning to help Pittsburgh escape a jam, and the Pirates scored twice in the eighth to beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.

Jorge Polanco hit a two-run double in the sixth inning and the Minnesota Twins held off Akil Baddoo and the Detroit Tigers 3-2.

The Detroit Tigers won their opening series against the Cleveland Indians over the weekend, and while it’s too early to overreact, there were some encouraging signs for the future.

A new manager. Three free agent signees in the everyday lineup. Two new faces in the starting rotation. Prospects graduating into important roles. Who are these Detroit Tigers?

The Detroit Tigers have released their starting lineup for Opening Day against the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park.

DETROIT – Even though a playoff race isn’t in the cards for the Detroit Tigers this season, there are plenty of reasons to be excited about this team ahead of Opening Day. READ: Meet all 26 members of the Tigers’ rosterWe came up with 22 questions we can’t wait to learn the answers to over the coming months. Nobody knew who he was when the Tigers selected him in the Rule 5 draft, mostly because he missed the entire 2020 season and hasn’t played above High-A ball. An underrated part of the shortened 2020 season was Soto’s hot start. Daniel Norris #44 of the Detroit Tigers delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the game at Target Field on September 22, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers sent prospect Isaac Paredes to minor league camp this week, scrambling the starting infield with Opening Day less than a week away. Robbie Grossman, LFSpring stats: .243/.364/.486 (.850 OPS), 2 HR, 3 doubles, 6 walks, 11 strikeouts in 37 at-bats. AdSince the day the Tigers signed Grossman, he’s felt like the best fit atop the lineup. Well, this spring he’s strengthened that case with a .364 on-base percentage. 8 slot behind Wilson Ramos, but so far this spring, Hinch has had him above the catcher in the lineup.

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 Padres said Tatis had discomfort in his non-throwing left shoulder and would be re-evaluated on Wednesday. Corbin Burnes turned in 4 2/3 innings, striking out six while allowing two runs on three hits. Jon Lester allowed one run and three hits in 3 2/3 innings in his second start of the spring for Washington. He gave up five hits, hit two batters and struck out three. PADRES 5, REDS 4MacKenzie Gore worked 3 2/3 innings in his third start for San Diego, allowing two runs on three hits.

TWINS 1, ORIOLES 0 (7 INNINGS)Minnesota ace Kenta Maeda allowed one hit in three innings, striking out four in his second start. Baltimore's Dean Kremer fared better in his second start, allowing a hit and a walk in three scoreless innings. Deivi García pitched three shutout innings in his second start for the Yankees. Nick Pivetta made his second start for Boston, allowing a run on three hits with three strikeouts in three innings. Alex Wood worked two innings in the start for San Francisco and gave up a home run to Omar Narvaez.

FILE - New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton winds up during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in New York, in this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, file photo. Yankees left-hander Zack Britton is not throwing because of a sore pitching elbow, was to be examined by a doctor on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, and could miss the start of the season. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)LAKELAND, Fla. – New York Yankees left-hander Zack Britton needs surgery to remove a bone chip from his pitching elbow and seems certain to miss the start of the season. Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced the need for an operation following New York's 6-5 loss to Detroit on Tuesday. Boone said Britton felt soreness Sunday night following a bullpen session and had an MRI of his elbow on Monday.

The two-time AL Central champion Twins are hoping Happ can give them a veteran presence at the back of their rotation. Ian Anderson pitched two scoreless innings, allowing three hits and a walk. Houston piggy-backed a pair of starters with Framber Valdez yielding McNeil's homer in the first two innings, striking out two. AdBLUE JAYS 4, PHILLIES 2 (6)Steven Matz allowed a hit in two scoreless innings, striking out three without a walk. CUBS 3, ROYALS 2 (7)Outfielder Rafael Ortega, who signed a minor league deal with Chicago after playing 34 games for Atlanta last season, hit a bases-loaded triple.

DETROIT – On Monday, it will be possible to watch a Detroit Tigers game for the first time this season without actually being inside the stadium. When the Tigers take on the New York Yankees at 1:10 p.m. Monday inside Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida, the game will be streamed live on MLB.TV. (2021 Getty Images)Jeimer Candelario, who had a single, a walk and a double in Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies, is batting second. pic.twitter.com/8lgeU86Mx1 — Tigers PR (@DetroitTigersPR) March 1, 2021In their first spring training game Sunday, the Tigers ambushed the Phillies, scoring six runs in the bottom of the first inning and eventually winning 10-2. Just like in the first spring training game, Monday’s contest is expected to last seven innings.

AdJazz Chisholm of the Marlins and Adam Haseley of the Phillies did even better — they led off games with home runs. Mancini took off his helmet to acknowledge a standing ovation that included the fans, the Orioles and the Pirates. Marco Gonzales made his first spring start for Seattle, allowing two hits and an unearned run in two innings. Center fielder Trent Grisham, coming off his first Gold Glove last season, doubled and scored a run for San Diego. Top prospect Jeter Downs had a two-run home run and RBI single, while Michael Chavis hit a solo shot.

DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers made a trio of free agent signings over the last month to fill holes in the everyday lineup, but there are still many questions about the starting nine. Cron at first base, Schoop at second base, Jeimer Candelario at third base and Niko Goodrum at shortstop. AdOf his 50 games started last season, Reyes hit leadoff in 34 of them. Isaac Paredes #19 of the Detroit Tigers bats during the Detroit Tigers Summer Workouts at Comerica Park on July 18, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. Whether that means he’ll get chances at first base, third base or elsewhere remains to be seen.

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.