Detroit Tigers (65-59) at Minnesota Twins (49-75)
Where: Target Field; Minneapolis, MN
First Pitch: 8:10 PM EST
TV/Radio: FSD/97.1 The Ticket
Weather: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Probable Pitchers: Anibal Sanchez (6-12, 5.94 ERA) vs. Kyle Gibson (5-7, 4.90 ERA)
Lineups
Detroit
1. Ian Kinsler (R) 2B
2. Erick Aybar (S) SS
3. Miguel Cabrera (R) 1B
4. Victor Martinez (S) DH
5. J.D. Martinez (R) RF
6. Justin Upton (R) LF
7. Casey McGehee (R) 3B
8. James McCann (R) C
9. Cameron Maybin (R) CF
Minnesota
1. Brian Dozier (R) 2B
2. Jorge Polanco (S) SS
3. Joe Mauer (L) 1B
4. Trevor Plouffe (R) 3B
5. Max Kepler (L) RF
6. Miguel Sano (R) DH
7. Eddie Rosario (L) CF
8. Juan Centeno (L) C
9. Danny Santana (S) LF
Injury Report
Detroit
Nick Castellanos; 15-day DL; Fractured metacarpal
Jose Iglesias; 15-day DL; Strained left hamstring
Mike Pelfrey; 15-day DL; Lower back strain
Drew VerHagen; 60-day DL; Right shoulder thoracic outlet syndrome
Jordan Zimmermann; 15-day DL; Right lat tightness
Minnesota
Buddy Boshers; 15-day DL; Left elbow inflammation
Phil Hughes; Out for season; Recovering from July 2016 rib surgery
Trevor May; 15-day DL; Low back strain
Tommy Milone; 15-day DL; Left biceps tendinitis
Glen Perkins; Out for season; Recovering from June 2016 left shoulder surgery
Transactions
Detroit
| Date | Transaction |
|---|---|
| 08/22/16 | Detroit Tigers sent SS Jose Iglesias on a rehab assignment to Toledo Mud Hens. |
| 08/21/16 | Detroit Tigers activated CF Cameron Maybin from the 15-day disabled list. |
| Detroit Tigers optioned Dixon Machado to Toledo Mud Hens. | |
| Detroit Tigers released RHP Bobby Parnell. |
Minnesota
| Date | Transaction |
|---|---|
| 08/21/16 | Minnesota Twins optioned LHP Adalberto Mejia to Rochester Red Wings. |
| Minnesota Twins recalled Pat Light from Rochester Red Wings. | |
| Minnesota Twins signed free agent RHP Confesor Lara to a minor league contract. | |
| 08/20/16 | Minnesota Twins recalled LHP Adalberto Mejia from Rochester Red Wings. |
| Minnesota Twins optioned Kennys Vargas to Rochester Red Wings. |
