PT TOMORROW: AL Central—Is Spencer Torkelson running out of leash in Detroit?

Detroit Tigers

Detroit brass talked boldly through the winter about the rebuild being over and the expectation to win. The young arms of Tarik Skubal (LHP, DET), 2018 No. 1 overall draft pick Casey Mize (RHP, DET) and 2016 ninth overall pick Matt Manning (RHP, DET) were all ready for big league innings, and Eduardo Rodriguez (LHP, DET) was ready to lead the young guys and stabilize the staff. The duo of top hitting prospects Spencer Torkelson (1B, DET) and Riley Greene (CF, DET) were set to debut and spark the offense, and the Tigers would be looking to play meaningful September baseball. Almost none of this has gone according to plan, as two-thirds of the young arms are hurt, Rodriguez is on the restricted list, Greene missed the first...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Tomorrow

We discuss Dalton Rushing's playing time probability moving forward, highlight a San Diego catcher with a real hit tool, and take a closer look at the Giants bullpen.
Apr 25 2026 3:05am
Montgomery has had some compelling K-BB% in the minors and is striking out a lot of batters this season
Apr 24 2026 3:06am
A look at the Salvador Perez situation in KC, which made headlines over the weekend. Plus, an update on Kyle Teel, CF playing time in DET, young arms in MIN, and when will the Guardians call up Travis Bazzana?
Apr 23 2026 3:05am
Oswald Peraza has had a nice start to the season, and he could add some improved offense to the infield.
Apr 22 2026 3:10am
The rollercoaster ride of Jeff Hoffman's tenure as Toronto's closer has continued to rage on this season with many bumps in the road. Could it come to an end soon?
Apr 21 2026 3:05am

Tools