DETROIT TIGERS (61-54) @ TEXAS RANGERS (69-48)
WHERE: Globe Life Park – Arlington, TX
FIRST PITCH: 8:05 p.m. ET
TV/RADIO: Fox Sports Detroit, 97.1 The Ticket
GAMETIME FORECAST: Gametime Forecast: 89°F • Drizzle • 42% PoP
PROBABLE STARTERS: Matt Boyd (3-2, 4.69 ERA) vs. Cole Hamels (12-3, 2.89 ERA)
LINEUPS:
Detroit Tigers
- Ian Kinsler (R) 2B
- Casey McGehee (R) 3B
- Miguel Cabrera (R) 1B
- Victor Martínez (S) DH
- J.D. Martinez (R) RF
- Justin Upton (R) LF
- Mike Aviles (R) CF
- Jarrod Saltalamacchia (S) C
- Dixon Machado (R) SS
Texas Rangers
- Shin-Soo Choo (L) RF
- Ian Desmond (R) CF
- Adrián Beltré (R) 3B
- Carlos Beltrán (S) DH
- Rougned Odor (L) 2B
- Jonathan Lucroy (R) C
- Mitch Moreland (L) 1B
- Jurickson Profar (S) LF
- Elvis Andrus (R) SS
INJURY UPDATE:
Detroit Tigers
Tigers | Updated | Status | Due Back | Injury | Notes | |
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Castellanos, Nick (3B) | 08/13 | 15-day DL | Possibly early September | Fractured metacarpal | Resumed physical activity Aug. 12. |
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Iglesias, Jose (SS) | 08/12 | 15-day DL | TBD | Left hamstring strain | Placed on 15-day DL on Aug. 12. |
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Maybin, Cameron (CF) | 08/13 | 15-day DL | Possibly mid-August | Left thumb sprain | Placed on 15-day DL on Aug. 10, retroactive to Aug. 4. |
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Pelfrey, Mike (P) | 08/04 | 15-day DL | Possibly mid-August | Lower back strain | Placed on 15-day DL on Aug. 3, retroactive to Aug. 1. |
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VerHagen, Drew (P) | 08/10 | 60-day DL | 2017 | Right shoulder thoracic outlet syndrome | Was scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery Aug. 8 after setback in rehab. |
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Zimmermann, Jordan (P) | 08/13 | 15-day DL | Possibly late August | Right lat tightness | Played catch Aug. 12. |
Texas Rangers
Rangers | Updated | Status | Due Back | Injury | Notes | |
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Fielder, Prince (1B) | 08/11 | Out for Season | TBD | Recovering from August 2016 neck surgery | Underwent season-ending neck surgery July 29; announced end of playing career on Aug. 10. |
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Hamilton, Josh (LF) | 06/12 | Out for Season | Possibly 2017 | Recovering from June 2016 left knee surgery | Underwent season-ending left knee surgery June 8; surgery revealed damaged ligament as well. |
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Holland, Derek (P) | 08/05 | 60-day DL | Possibly August 20 | Left shoulder inflammation | Threw live batting practice Aug. 2; sent on Triple-A rehab assignment Aug. 5. |
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Lewis, Colby (P) | 08/10 | 60-day DL | Possibly September | Strained right lat muscle | Was scheduled to throw off mound before undergoing follow-up MRI on Aug. 10. |
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Scheppers, Tanner (P) | 08/11 | 60-day DL | Possibly August | Recovering from February 2016 left knee surgery | Threw two-inning simulated game July 27; may begin rehab assignment shortly as of Aug. 6 update. |
TRANSACTIONS:
Detroit Tigers
Date | Transaction |
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08/13/16 | Detroit Tigers recalled Dixon Machado from Toledo Mud Hens. |
08/12/16 | Detroit Tigers recalled RHP Warwick Saupold from Toledo Mud Hens. |
Detroit Tigers placed SS Jose Iglesias on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 11, 2016. Strained left hamstring. | |
Detroit Tigers optioned RHP Warwick Saupold to Toledo Mud Hens. | |
08/11/16 | Detroit Tigers optioned Warwick Saupold to Toledo Mud Hens. |
Detroit Tigers activated RHP Bruce Rondon from the paternity list. | |
08/10/16 | Detroit Tigers recalled Warwick Saupold from Toledo Mud Hens. |
Detroit Tigers placed CF Cameron Maybin on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 4, 2016. Grade two left thumb sprain. | |
08/09/16 | Detroit Tigers designated RHP Jeff Ferrell for assignment. |
Detroit Tigers optioned Donn Roach to Toledo Mud Hens. | |
Detroit Tigers claimed RHP Donn Roach off waivers from Seattle Mariners. | |
08/08/16 | Detroit Tigers placed RHP Bruce Rondon on the paternity list. |
Detroit Tigers recalled Daniel Norris from Toledo Mud Hens. |
Texas Rangers
Date | Transaction |
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08/12/16 | Atlanta Braves claimed 3B Kyle Kubitza off waivers from Texas Rangers. |
08/10/16 | Texas Rangers signed free agent RF Darin Mastroianni to a minor league contract. |
Texas Rangers designated 3B Kyle Kubitza for assignment. | |
Texas Rangers optioned LF Ryan Rua to Round Rock Express. | |
Texas Rangers activated CF Drew Stubbs from the 60-day disabled list. |
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