Detroit Tigers
PITCHER HEALTH

Injury History

Verified on the Detroit Tigers active roster via MLB on 2026-05-28.

Current ERA (2026)

3.92

Durability Risk Profile

No manual injury-risk note available yet. Queue for the next injury-research pass before publishing durability claims.

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Injury History

Verified on the Detroit Tigers active roster via MLB on 2026-05-28.

Current ERA (2026)

4.78

Durability Risk Profile

No manual injury-risk note available yet. Queue for the next injury-research pass before publishing durability claims.

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Injury History

Signed 3-year deal. Exceptionally durable career. Consistent 180+ IP seasons.

Current ERA (2026)

4.40

Durability Risk Profile

Valdez brings high-reliability durability to Detroit. Low injury risk based on long-term track record.

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Injury History

Verified on the Detroit Tigers active roster via MLB on 2026-05-28.

Current ERA (2026)

5.35

Durability Risk Profile

No manual injury-risk note available yet. Queue for the next injury-research pass before publishing durability claims.

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Injury History

Verified on the Detroit Tigers active roster via MLB on 2026-05-28.

Current ERA (2026)

3.61

Durability Risk Profile

No manual injury-risk note available yet. Queue for the next injury-research pass before publishing durability claims.

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Injury History

Verified on the Detroit Tigers active roster via MLB on 2026-05-28.

Current ERA (2026)

4.50

Durability Risk Profile

No manual injury-risk note available yet. Queue for the next injury-research pass before publishing durability claims.

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Injury History

Verified on the Detroit Tigers active roster via MLB on 2026-05-28.

Current ERA (2026)

1.93

Durability Risk Profile

No manual injury-risk note available yet. Queue for the next injury-research pass before publishing durability claims.

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Injury History

Verified on the Detroit Tigers active roster via MLB on 2026-05-28.

Current ERA (2026)

15.63

Durability Risk Profile

No manual injury-risk note available yet. Queue for the next injury-research pass before publishing durability claims.

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Injury History

Strained elbow (Feb '26). Activated. Activated.

Current ERA (2026)

2.81

Durability Risk Profile

Melton's elbow strain is a high-risk setback for an emerging starter. Mechanical stability is a major concern.

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Injury History

Verified on the Detroit Tigers active roster via MLB on 2026-05-28.

Current ERA (2026)

4.02

Durability Risk Profile

No manual injury-risk note available yet. Queue for the next injury-research pass before publishing durability claims.

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Injury History

Strained forearm (04/26/26). Activated. Activated.

Current ERA (2026)

6.53

Durability Risk Profile

Will Vest is currently listed by FanGraphs with strained forearm and a status of Activated. Monitor post-activation workload and role stability before projecting a normal workload.

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Injury History

Elbow surgery (removal of loose body) (05/06/26). 15-Day IL. Expected to miss at least 2 months.

Current ERA (2026)

2.81

Durability Risk Profile

Skubal is the Tigers' healthy anchor. While prior TJ is a data point, his recent stability makes him a low-risk ace.

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Injury History

Tommy John surgery (06/16/25). 60-Day IL. Questionable for 2026 season.

Durability Risk Profile

Top prospect whose breakout was delayed by surgery. High-risk 2026 with an eye toward 2027.

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Injury History

Shoulder surgery (02/02/26). 60-Day IL. Out for 2026 season.

Durability Risk Profile

Major blow to Detroit's mid-rotation. Shoulder surgery is high-risk for long-term velocity loss. Focus is entirely on 2027.

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Injury History

Hip inflammation (03/30/26). 60-Day IL. No timetable for return.

Current ERA (2026)

12.27

Durability Risk Profile

Verlander remains remarkably durable at age 43. Moderate risk solely due to age-related mechanical decline.

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Injury History

Strained groin (03/15/26). 60-Day IL. Rehab assignment (5/5).

Current ERA (2026)

12.46

Durability Risk Profile

Back issues for high-velocity relievers can affect torque and follow-through. Low structural arm risk, but timing is high-risk.

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Injury History

Arthroscopic elbow surgery (Nov '25?). 60-Day IL. No timetable for return.

Durability Risk Profile

Post-cleanup procedure recovery for a power arm. Velocity retention is the key indicator for early 2026 effectiveness.

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Injury History

Strained oblique (03/03/26). Activated. Activated.

Durability Risk Profile

Sawyer Gipson-Long is currently listed by FanGraphs with strained oblique and a status reflected in the injury feed. Monitor rehab reports and activation timing before projecting a normal workload.

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Injury History

Forearm contusion (05/15/26). 15-Day IL. Rehab assignment (5/25).

Current ERA (2026)

3.15

Durability Risk Profile

Ty Madden is listed by FanGraphs with Forearm contusion and a status of 15-Day IL. Latest update: No timetable for return. Monitor rehab reports and activation timing before projecting a normal workload.

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Injury History

Shoulder inflammation (05/21/26). 15-Day IL. No timetable for return.

Current ERA (2026)

3.18

Durability Risk Profile

Burch Smith is currently listed by FanGraphs with shoulder inflammation and a status of 15-Day IL. Monitor rehab reports and activation timing before projecting a normal workload.

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Injury History

Lumbar spine inflammation (05/22/26). 15-Day IL. No timetable for return.

Current ERA (2026)

2.84

Durability Risk Profile

Brant Hurter is currently listed by FanGraphs with lumbar spine inflammation and a status of 15-Day IL. Monitor rehab reports and activation timing before projecting a normal workload.

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