Very little has gone right for Detroit’s bullpen this year. The three veteran closing options have all underwhelmed, or in Will Vest’s suffered injuries, and many of the optionable depth arms they’ve relied on in the past have struggled, too.
The Detroit Tigers start a crucial series tonight against the New York Yankees. The Tigers are 2-4 in September averaging 5.7 runs per game while allowing 6.2 runs per game.
Sitting in first place with the best record in the American League, the Detroit Tigers have been on pace to get the bye in the playoffs. 8-2 in their last 10 games, they're playing some of their best ball heading into the stretch run.
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
On Thursday, Evan Petzold of the Freep reported sources telling him that Sommers would be promoted from Triple-A Toledo on Friday prior to the beginning of the Tigers home series against the Kansas City Royals.