Evan Petzold
Detroit Tigers Beat Writer at Detroit Free Press
Detroit Tigers beat writer for @freep | BBWAA | @CMUniversity alum | Email: [email protected] | https://t.co/z3c22IOytZ
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freep.com | Evan Petzold
Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres appears on his way to becoming a starter for the American League in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta on July 15, as he leads all AL second basemen on the first ballot update. The season's first update was released by MLB on Monday, June 17. Torres has received 535,079 votes, ranking ahead of Baltimore Orioles' Jackson Holliday (499,093), Houston Astros' Jose Altuve (446,787) and New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. (250,416).
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freep.com | Evan Petzold
Detroit Tigers right-handed reliever Will Vest is expected to avoid the injured list. The 30-year-old, who leads the Tigers with 12 saves, felt discomfort in his right pinky finger in the eighth inning Sunday, June 15, against the Cincinnati Reds at Comerica Park. He exited the game alongside a trainer after throwing a wild pitch. But Vest won't miss an extended period of time.
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freep.com | Evan Petzold
The Detroit Tigers claimed right-handed reliever Carlos Hernández off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies. Hernández has a career 4.98 ERA and averages 97.8 mph on his fastball. The Tigers will need to make a corresponding roster move to add Hernández to the 26-man roster. The Detroit Tigers have added to their bullpen. The Tigers claimed right-handed reliever Carlos Hernández off waivers Monday, June 16, from the Philadelphia Phillies.
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freep.com | Evan Petzold
Kenny Serwa, a 27-year-old pitcher with an 88.5 mph knuckleball, is playing for the Detroit Tigers' Double-A affiliate in Erie. Serwa developed his knuckleball with his father at age 9 and persevered through college and independent leagues to reach professional baseball. After a strong showing at a Tread Athletics showcase, Serwa signed with the Tigers and has quickly advanced to Double-A. Kenny Serwa will never forget his first knuckleball. He was 9 years old. It was the summer of 2006.
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freep.com | Evan Petzold
The Detroit Tigers lost to the Cincinnati Reds, 11-1, on Saturday, June 14, at Comerica Park. Tigers starter Jack Flaherty allowed seven earned runs, including three homers. Catcher Jake Rogers wrapped up the rout with an inning of relief on the mound for the Tigers. The Detroit Tigers lost for the seventh Saturday in a row. This time, right-hander Jack Flaherty was responsible for the loss with seven earned runs.
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