Tigers Daily Report

July 16, 2026

Executive Summary

There are no games scheduled for today as the Tigers remain in the All-Star break, but the team is preparing for a season-defining stretch ahead. The Tigers posted an American League-best 22-14 record from June 1 through July 12, climbing within 6.5 games of the division lead and 3.5 games of the last Wild Card spot, with less than three weeks until the trade deadline.

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Tigers Must Capitalize on Soft Schedule to Avoid Trade Deadline Fire Sale

The Tigers ended their first half on a high note, posting an AL-best 22-14 record from June 1 through July 12, dragging themselves from 11.5 games back of the division leader and seven games back of the last Wild Card spot to 6.5 games back of the current division leaders and just 3.5 games back of the last Wild Card spot. Detroit will face the Angels, Cubs, Royals, Orioles, and Athletics before the Aug. 3 deadline, with only the Cubs having finished their first half with a winning record, and the Orioles ahead of the Tigers in the Wild Card standings by 1.5 games. Just to even out at a .500 record, the Tigers would have to go 12-4 over this stretch. Source: Motor City Bengals

Around the Club

• Roster — Trei Cruz has been recalled from Triple-A Toledo to replace the injured Wenceel Perez on the roster. Source: CBS Sports

• Injuries — The Tigers placed Perez (face) on the 10-day injured list after he was struck in the face by a plyometric band during a weight room incident Tuesday, with it being unclear what specific injury he is dealing with. Gleyber Torres went on a rehab assignment to the FCL Tigers on July 13th after being sidelined since June 17th with a left oblique strain, with the hope that he returns to the lineup in July. Source: CBS Sports & Sports Illustrated

• Prospects — The Tigers' first-round pick Cameron Flukey got a quick thumbs-up from Tarik Skubal. The Tigers claimed reliever and former Cardinals top prospect Andre Granillo from the Nationals in the middle of the MLB draft. Source: Motor City Bengals

• All-Star Break — Having three position players selected to the All-Star Game illustrated the duality of the Tigers' manic ride through the first 96 games. Source: The Detroit News

Quick Hits

• Will Vest was placed on the 15-day injured list on July 1st with right elbow inflammation, later discovered to be a stress fracture, but no surgery is required and he is expected to pitch again this season.

• Burch Smith threw a bullpen session on July 10th and will continue throwing through the All-Star break, with a mid-to-late August return possible.

Next Game

@ Los Angeles Angels — Friday, July 18, 9:38 PM ET, Angel Stadium

Tigers Daily Report — July 16, 2026