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Detroit's formidable starting five faces a crucial test of resilience, as injuries expose the vital need for genuine depth beyond the initial aces.
Without Reese Olson, the Detroit Tigers' starting rotation will feature Tarik Skubal, Framber Valdez, Jack Flaherty, Casey Mize and Justin Verlander.
With the Tigers moving away from FanDuel Sports Network, fans and establishments are wondering where to watch them. (Feb. 11, 2026)
Future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander is returning to the Detroit Tigers for 2026 on a 1-year, $13 million deal, marking a historic reunion.
LAKELAND, Fla. — Now we know why the Detroit Tigers have been stockpiling starting pitchers. Right-hander Reese Olson, an important part of the Tigers’ rotation for the last three seasons, was placed on the 60-day injured list on Tuesday after undergoing labral repair surgery last week.
The Detroit Tigers shared an absolutely epic photo of their new five-man rotation which will have fans beyond excited.
Dillon Dingler eases into spring training as the Detroit Tigers open camp in Lakeland. The young catcher is coming off a strong 2025 season and remains a key piece of the Tigers’ 2026 plans.
Aside from his age, the other issue that may have been on the minds of some teams was a high-profile incident last September in which Valdez and catcher César Salazar appeared to get crossed up on a pitch. Salazar was struck in the chest protector by an unexpected fastball from Valdez.