Tigers Daily Report
July 14, 2026
Executive Summary
The Tigers head into the All-Star break with ace Tarik Skubal preparing for his next start Saturday at Angel Stadium, while the front office faces critical decisions about the trade deadline and the team's direction.
Top Story
Tigers End First Half with Loss to Phillies Before All-Star Break
J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run double in the sixth inning and Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday to win their three-game series before the All-Star break. Wheeler allowed just two hits in his first start since he was critical of MLB's decision to exclude him from the Midsummer Classic, while Tarik Skubal gave up two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out five in five-plus innings. The shutout loss came after the Phillies ended the Tigers' six-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory Saturday night.
Source: MLB.com
Around the Club
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Injuries — Wenceel Perez was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday's game after being struck in the face by a plyometric band in the weight room Tuesday. Trei Cruz was recalled from Triple-A Toledo to replace the injured Perez on the roster, marking his potential major-league debut.
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Roster Move — The Tigers promoted top catching prospect Eduardo Valencia and made a surprising Jahmai Jones decision. Eduardo Valencia became the 10th Tigers rookie to hit a homer in his first major league at-bat.
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Draft Moves — The Tigers first-round pick Cameron Flukey got a quick thumbs-up from Tarik Skubal after the Tigers took the college pitcher with the No. 22 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.
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Prospects — The Tigers' No. 2 prospect Bryce Rainer continued to blister the baseball, going 5-for-5 with a pair of doubles, a homer and six RBIs in High-A West Michigan's 14-1 win over Fort Wayne.
Quick Hits
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Phillies announced Cristopher Sánchez will start for the National League on Tuesday night in the All-Star Game in Philadelphia, while Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle also earned a spot in the Midsummer Classic.
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Skubal will not attend the All-Star Game and has no vacation planned, just his between-starts work ahead of his next start Saturday at Angel Stadium.
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Tarik Skubal is one of the loudest voices advocating for the Tigers to buy at the trade deadline, and Scott Harris has an impossible decision to make with Skubal, who's the best player available at the MLB trade deadline.
Next Game
Los Angeles Angels — Friday, July 18, 9:38 PM ET, Angel Stadium
Tigers Daily Report — July 14, 2026