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The Detroit Tigers have demoted first baseman Spencer Torkelson to Triple-A Toledo to work on his swing and overall game, while promoting outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy to the major league roster. Torkelson, the 2020 No. 1 overall pick, has struggled offensively and defensively this season. The Tigers also released Keston Hiura and activated Ryan Kreidler and Shelby Miller from the injured list.
The Detroit Tigers have demoted Spencer Torkelson to the minor leagues due to his prolonged slump, batting just .201 with a .597 OPS and 56 strikeouts in 54 games. Rookie outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy has been called up to replace him, hoping his power and on-base skills can boost the team's offense.
The Detroit Tigers are sending first baseman Spencer Torkelson to Triple-A Toledo due to his recent poor performance, making room for Justyn-Henry Malloy's promotion to the majors. Torkelson's struggles at the plate have led to this decision, despite the team's current injuries and lineup challenges.
The Detroit Tigers have demoted first baseman Spencer Torkelson, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 draft, to Triple-A Toledo due to performance issues, including a .201 batting average and high strikeout rate. In his place, the Tigers have promoted outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy from Triple-A Toledo for his MLB debut.
In the 2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft, hitters Spencer Torkelson and Eloy Jimenez are highlighted as potential valuable picks. Torkelson, despite a slow start, showed significant improvement in the latter part of the 2023 season, displaying strong power and promising StatCast data. Jimenez, although plagued by injuries, has shown improvement in his strikeout rate and has the potential for a 30-homer pace. Both players are worth considering in fantasy baseball drafts, with Torkelson projected to hit in the middle of the Detroit Tigers' lineup and Jimenez as a rare middle-of-the-order hitter available after pick 175.
The Detroit Tigers showed some power with back-to-back home runs from Spencer Torkelson and Kerry Carpenter, but ultimately lost 7-6 to the Chicago Cubs. Center fielder Parker Meadows made his MLB debut and finished 1-for-5 with a single. Despite a late rally, the Tigers fell short in the ninth inning. Torkelson continues to impress with his hitting, while Meadows had a memorable experience in his first game.
In this weekly column highlighting risers and fallers for fantasy baseball, Carlos Santana has heated up at the plate with multiple hits and home runs, while Tommy Pham continues to be one of the hottest hitters in baseball. Anthony Volpe is finding success at the big league level, and Spencer Steer is producing in multiple positions. On the other hand, Joey Votto and Ian Happ have struggled, while Tommy Edman's production has dropped off and Ryan Noda and Alek Thomas have had a rough week.
Detroit Tigers' rookie Spencer Torkelson, who had been struggling at the plate, received some valuable advice from veteran Miguel Cabrera to trust his hands and hit to the big part of the field. Taking the advice to heart, Torkelson hit two home runs in a game against the Texas Rangers, boosting his June home run total to seven. Despite his recent slump, Torkelson's power potential was on display as he showcased his ability to elevate the ball to the pull side. The Tigers' manager, A.J. Hinch, believes Torkelson has the potential to be a great hitter and emphasized the importance of patience with the rookie.
Spencer Torkelson hits two home runs and drives in four runs to lead the Detroit Tigers to an 8-5 victory over the Texas Rangers. Torkelson received advice from veteran Miguel Cabrera before the game and credits him for his success. The Tigers split the series with the Rangers and will now face the Colorado Rockies. Torkelson's two homers give him the team lead with 11 for the season.
Kerry Carpenter's three-run home run with two strikes and two outs in the seventh inning helped the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 6-4 in Monday's series opener. The Tigers struggled to string together competitive plate appearances against Royals right-hander Jordan Lyles for most of the game, but a five-run seventh inning changed everything. Reese Olson allowed four runs (three earned runs) on six hits and one walk with seven strikeouts in his fourth MLB appearance.
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Sunday, with Spencer Torkelson and Kerry Carpenter hitting back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning. The Tigers' bullpen game saw seven relievers used, with Jason Foley earning a six-out save to secure the win. The Tigers have won three of their last four games against the Twins, with their offense improving over the past 10 games.
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Father's Day, thanks to big performances from Spencer Torkelson, Andy Ibáñez, and Kerry Carpenter. The Tigers' bullpen was superb yet again, and despite a terrifying eighth inning, Jason Foley came to the rescue to secure the win. The Tigers took their first series victory of the month and will now head home to welcome the Kansas City Royals.
Matthew Boyd bounced back from a rough second inning to pitch six innings and help the Detroit Tigers defeat the Minnesota Twins 8-4. Spencer Torkelson delivered a two-run double in the ninth inning to extend the Tigers' lead. The win was crucial for the Tigers, who have bullpen-only games scheduled for Friday and Sunday.
Spencer Torkelson's two-run homer and walk-off single helped the Detroit Tigers end their nine-game losing streak by rallying to beat the Atlanta Braves 6-5 in extra innings. The Tigers trailed by four runs with four outs to go before Torkelson's homer fueled a ninth-inning rally off Braves closer Raisel Iglesias. Charlie Morton had Detroit destined for a 10th consecutive loss, striking out eight over 5 2/3 scoreless innings.
The Detroit Tigers lost 6-2 to the Chicago White Sox, completing a three-game sweep. Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning, but the Tigers finished 1-for-21 with runners in scoring position over the weekend. In the bottom of the ninth, the White Sox won the game with Jake Burger's walk-off grand slam off right-handed reliever Alex Lange. The Tigers scored three runs and were swept by the White Sox in the series.