Detroit Tigers

Alex Lange delivered a solid performance in the Tigers' 4-1 victory over the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: He threw 24 pitches over 1.1 innings, allowing no hits and striking out two, while walking one to notch his second save of the season. This outing continues a trend of effectiveness for Lange, characterized by a stellar 0.75 ERA and a high strikeout rate of 12 K/9. Despite a slightly concerning WHIP of 1.17, his ability to maintain a low ERA and accumulate strikeouts makes him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues, particularly in categories that reward saves and strikeouts. His performance should solidify his role in high-leverage situations, though his walk rate could be a slight concern for WHIP-sensitive formats.

Kenta Maeda delivered a strong performance, allowing just one earned run on four hits while striking out five over six innings in Wednesday's 4-1 victory over the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: This outing was a significant improvement for Maeda, whose season had been marred by a high 5.96 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP coming into the game. The quality start should provide a boost to his confidence and may signal a turning point for fantasy managers who have been waiting for a return to form. Despite the solid performance, his season-long metrics, including a low 6.9 K/9 and a high 6.83 FIP, suggest that caution is still warranted. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his next few starts to see if this game was a fluke or the start of a positive trend.

Matt Vierling went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in the Tigers' 4-1 victory over the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: His performance included driving in three runs and scoring twice, significantly contributing to the team's win. This game highlighted Vierling's potential to deliver power, albeit inconsistently, as evidenced by his season stats with a .282 average and now totaling three homers. While his strikeout rate remains a concern for fantasy managers, his ability to impact games positively when he connects with the ball can't be ignored. Vierling's performance today might not turn heads in leagues where consistency is king, but for those in deeper formats or needing a spot start, he offers some upside.

The Tigers optioned Matt Manning to Triple-A Toledo. (Source: Tigers PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Manning was called up as the 27th man for Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. He allowed four runs across 4 2/3 innings with seven strikeouts in his appearance.

Andy Ibanez is not in the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ibanez will receive the afternoon off for general rest, with Colt Keith starting at second base and batting seventh against the Cardinals Wednesday.

Jake Rogers is missing from the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Rogers will take a seat on the bench for routine rest, with Carson Kelly starting behind the plate at catcher and batting ninth against the Cardinals for manager AJ Hinch Wednesday.

Carson Kelly is in the starting lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kelly returns after taking a seat on the bench for the second game of a doubleheader Tuesday, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting ninth for manager AJ Hinch against the Cardinals Wednesday.

Colt Keith is back in the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Keith returns after receiving the second game of Tuesday’s doubleheader off, batting seventh and starting at second base against the Cardinals Wednesday.

Kerry Carpenter returns to the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Carpenter is back after sitting out the second game of a doubleheader for rest Tuesday, patrolling right field and batting cleanup for manager AJ Hinch against the Cardinals Wednesday.

Jack Flaherty was brilliant Tuesday, firing 6 2/3 scoreless innings while allowing two hits and a walk with a whopping 14 strikeouts.

Fantasy Impact: Flaherty made mincemeat of his former mates from St. Louis on Tuesday. His first season with the Tigers has been up and down through six starts, but Flaherty has shown flashes of his "ace" form from years past. He currently holds a serviceable 4.00 ERA across 36 innings, but his 50-to-5 K/BB is remarkable and a 1.03 WHIP is also encouraging. The Tigers appear to have made a wise investment in Flaherty this past offseason.

Riley Greene homered in both halves of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, going 4 for 9 with three RBI overall.

Fantasy Impact: Greene's season batting average is now up to .257. Fantasy managers should also note Greene's consistent power, as evidenced by his seven homers in 30 games, making him a valuable asset for home run and RBI categories.

Wenceel Perez had a standout performance in the Tigers' 11-6 victory over the Cardinals, going 3-for-4 with two home runs, three runs scored, and three RBI.

Fantasy Impact: Perez went 0 for 4 in the top half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, but he got in on the offensive onslaught during the second game. The rookie switch-hitter is beginning to get comfortable against big-league pitching, going 6 for 16 with three deep drives over his last four games.

Mark Canha is not in the lineup for the first game of a doubleheader between the Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Canha will sit out the first game for general rest, with Spencer Torkelson starting at first base and batting fifth for manager AJ Hinch against the Cardinals Tuesday.

Spencer Torkelson returns to the lineup for the first game of a doubleheader between the Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Torkelson is back after receiving Sunday’s contest off for routine rest, starting at first base and batting fifth against the Cardinals for manager AJ Hinch Tuesday.

The Tigers optioned Buddy Kennedy to Triple-A Toledo. (Source: Jon Morosi on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kennedy heads back down to Triple-A with Andy Ibanez activated from the injured list. He had played in six games before being sent back down.

Jason Foley worked around a hit and walk to throw a scoreless inning and earn the save against the Royals.

Fantasy Impact: Foley also struck out two in his ninth save on the season.

Tarik Skubal allowed one run on four hits over seven innings with the win on Sunday against the Royals.

Fantasy Impact: Skubal added six strikeouts with one walk on the afternoon. He is now 4-0 this season with a matchup against the Yankees up next.

Javier Baez is missing from the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Kansas City Royals Sunday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Baez will receive the afternoon off for rest reasons, with Zach McKinstry filling in at shortstop and batting seventh against the Royals for manager AJ Hinch Sunday.

Parker Meadows is back in the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Kansas City Royals Sunday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Meadows returns after sitting out against a left-handed pitcher Saturday, patrolling center field and batting ninth against the Royals Sunday.

Casey Mize delivered a lukewarm performance, allowing two earned runs on six hits and striking out two over five innings in the Tigers' narrow 6-5 win over the Royals on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact: Despite not factoring into the decision, Mize's outing was a mixed bag, providing minimal fantasy points due to a lack of strikeouts and a relatively high number of hits allowed. His season ERA slightly increased to 3.08, and his WHIP now stands at 1.22, which are decent figures but might not excite fantasy managers looking for a dominant ace. Mize's modest strikeout rate of 6.2 K/9 continues to be a concern for those needing punchouts to compete in their leagues. Moving forward, while he remains a stable rotation option, his limited strikeout upside could cap his overall fantasy value.