Tigers Daily Report
July 22, 2026
Executive Summary
The Tigers face the Cubs in a critical Game 3 of their series at Wrigley Field tonight, hoping to salvage the matchup after a pair of losses that have left Detroit searching for offensive consistency against a resurgent Chicago squad.
Top Story
Tigers Seek Redemption in Series Finale Against Cubs
Tonight's game is scheduled for 8:10 PM ET on ESPN and ESPN Deportes at Wrigley Field. Detroit, 6.5 games back in the AL Central, cannot afford to bleed ground on the road — a 20-31 away record has already cost the Tigers dearly in the division race. Riley Greene (.285, 15 HR, 50 RBI, 103 hits) has developed into one of the more complete hitters in the American League, while Dillon Dingler (22 HR, 65 RBI) provides the kind of power that can change a game in a single swing. The pitching matchup features K. Montero (6-5, 3.22 ERA) for Detroit against C. Rea (7-6, 4.74 ERA) for Chicago.
Source: Fubo Sports
Around the Club
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Injuries — RHP Jack Flaherty (right flexor inflammation) was placed on the 15-day IL on July 21; the injury is believed to be minor, with hope that he can return at or close to the minimum 15 days. Casey Mize (left wrist contusion/groin tightness) exited his July 19 start but felt fine throwing on July 20 and will do his normal pre-start routine with expectation he will make his next scheduled start. Source: MLB.com
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Injuries — Wenceel Perez will be placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday's game versus the White Sox after being struck in the face by a plyometric band; it's unclear what specific injury he is dealing with, but it will cost him at least the next week-plus of action. Trei Cruz will absorb Perez's spot on the Detroit roster. Source: CBS Sports
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Roster — Multiple Tigers remain sidelined: Bailey Horn (left elbow arthroscopy) transferred to 60-day IL; Parker Meadows (left radius fracture) transferred to 60-day IL; Reese Olson underwent right shoulder labral repair and placed on 60-day IL; Jack Flaherty placed on 15-day IL for flexor inflammation; and Trey Sweeney underwent season-ending shoulder surgery. Source: Fubo Sports
Next Game
Chicago Cubs — 8:10 p.m. ET, July 22, Wrigley Field
Tigers Daily Report — July 22, 2026