Detroit Tigers aim to win series against Cleveland Guardians

The Detroit Tigers travel to Cleveland for a three‑game series, with manager A.J. Hinch emphasizing the need to use his best arms. Right‑hander Jack Flaherty (1‑7, 5.31 ERA) will start the opener against Guardians starter Tanner Bibee (1‑7, 4.09 ERA). The Tigers also plan to activate right‑handers Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize, both returning from injury, for the Saturday and Sunday games.

Detroit has also made roster moves, claiming outfielder James Outman from Minnesota and placing infielder Javier Báez on the 60‑day injured list to free a 40‑man roster spot. Outman provides depth in the outfield, while Báez continues to recover from a right‑ankle sprain that kept him out since April. The series comes as the Tigers remain 7½ games behind the AL Central‑leading Cleveland Guardians and eight games back of the Chicago White Sox.