2023_Detroit_Tigers_season

2023 Detroit Tigers season

2023 Detroit Tigers season

Major League Baseball team season


The 2023 Detroit Tigers season was the team's 123rd season and its 24th at Comerica Park. This was the Tigers' third season under manager A. J. Hinch. The regular season began on March 30 and ended on October 1.[4] This was the final season for long-time Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera, who announced he would retire from playing.[5] The Tigers finished with a 78–84 record, second place in the AL Central behind the Minnesota Twins, and failed to make the playoffs for the ninth consecutive season.[6]

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Announcer changes

The Tigers added several new announcers this season on both television and radio. Cameron Maybin and Todd Jones were added as TV analysts for select games.[1] Maybin was also heard on select radio broadcasts, in addition to analyst Bobby Scales and Daniella Bruce as pre-game interviewer and host.[2] Former Tigers outfielder Andy Dirks has also filled in as analyst for some games on Tigers Radio, as he did in 2022.[7] Carlos Guillén, Bárbaro Garbey and Mari Montes called 22 games in Spanish on WXYT 1270 AM.[3]

This was the final season for TV play-by-play announcer Matt Shepard, who had been in that role full time since September 2018 and had previously served as backup to Mario Impemba.[8]

The Tigers also lost a longtime announcer this season on August 7, when former Tigers catcher and color commentator Jim Price died at the age of 81. Price was a member of the 1968 World Series Champion Tigers team and had been the Tigers radio analyst since 1998. He performed the same role on TV from 1993–1997.[9]

Roster moves

Coaching staff

Trades

Releases

Signings

  • On November 2, 2022, the Tigers claimed relief pitcher Sean Guenther off waivers from the Miami Marlins. He sat out the entire 2022 season after having Tommy John surgery.[55] He was outrighted to the Toledo Mud Hens after clearing waivers on November 15, 2022.
  • On November 10, 2022, the Tigers claimed infielder Andy Ibanez off waivers from the Texas Rangers.[56] He was outrighted to the Toledo Mud Hens after clearing waivers on January 6, 2023.[44] The Tigers purchased his contract and added him to the active roster on April 29, 2023.[57]
  • On November 18, 2022, the Tigers claimed outfielder Bligh Madris off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays.[58] Madris was designated for assignment on December 21 and ultimately traded away on January 3, 2023.[14]
  • On November 18, 2022, the Tigers and pitcher Tyler Alexander agreed on a one-year, $1.875 million contract, avoiding arbitration.[59]
  • On November 21, 2022, the Tigers re-signed recently non-tendered players Davis, Papierski, Diaz and Palacios to minor-league contracts.[60] Palacios was released by the Tigers on June 8, 2023.[61] Davis was released on June 23, 2023.[45] The Tigers selected Diaz's contract on September 1, 2023, and added him to the roster.[62]
  • On November 25, 2022, the Tigers and outfielder Austin Meadows agreed on a one-year, $4.3 million contract, avoiding arbitration.[63]
  • On December 14, 2022, the Tigers signed pitcher Matthew Boyd to a one-year, $10 million contract.[64]
  • On December 14, 2022, the Tigers signed pitcher Michael Lorenzen to a one-year, $8.5 million contract.[65]
  • On December 21, 2022, the Tigers claimed catcher Mario Feliciano off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers.[66] He was outrighted to the Toledo Mud Hens after clearing waivers on January 6, 2023.[44]
  • On December 23, 2022, the Tigers claimed pitcher Zach Logue off waivers from the Oakland Athletics.[67] Logue was designated for assignment on December 31. He was outrighted to the Toledo Mud Hens after clearing waivers on January 6, 2023.[44] After having his contract purchased in late June, Logue made three appearances for the Tigers before being designated for assignment again on August 7.[68]
  • On January 9, 2023, the Tigers sign pitcher Chasen Shreve to a minor-league contract. He made the team out of spring training.[69]
  • On January 11, 2023, the Tigers claimed pitcher Edwin Uceta off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks.[70] On April 2, 2023, Uceta was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.[71]
  • On January 13, 2023, the Tigers agreed to a one-year, $2.2875 million contract with pitcher José Cisnero, avoiding arbitration.[72]
  • On January 15, 2023, the Tigers signed pitcher Trey Wingenter to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training.[73] He made the team out of spring training.[74]
  • On January 30, 2023, the Tigers signed outfielder Jonathan Davis to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training.[75] On May 22, 2023, Davis was traded to the Miami Marlins for minor-league outfielder Brady Allen.[76]
  • On February 15, 2023, the Tigers signed pitcher Jace Fry to a minor-league contract.[77] The Tigers released Fry on June 8.[61]
  • On February 17, 2023, the Tigers claimed pitcher Tyler Holton off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks.[78] After starting the season being optioned to AAA Toledo, Holton was called up on April 15.[79]
  • On March 14, 2023, the Tigers claimed pitcher Freddy Pacheco off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals. He was optioned to AAA Toledo, and invited to major league spring training.[80] After being placed on the 60-day injured list to start the season, Pacheco had season ending Tommy John surgery on June 5.[81]
  • On May 1, 2023, the Tigers claimed pitcher Braden Bristo off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays. He was optioned to AAA Toledo.[82] After pitching in two games for the Tigers, Bristo was designated for assignment on June 18.[19] After clearing waivers, Bristo was outrighted to AAA Toledo.[83]
  • On May 16, 2023, the Tigers claimed pitcher Seth Elledge off waivers from the New York Mets. He was optioned to AAA Toledo.[84] He was designated for assignment on June 18.[85] After clearing waivers, Elledge elected free agency and signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves.[86]
  • On June 9, 2023, the Tigers claimed infielder Nick Solak off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. He was optioned to AAA Toledo.[87] Solak was called up the next day.[88]
  • On June 18, 2023, the Tigers claimed pitcher Anthony Misiewicz off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was optioned to AAA Toledo.[85] Misiewicz was called up on June 28.[89] He only pitched in one game for the Tigers before being designated for assignment. The New York Yankees claimed Misiewicz off waivers on July 6.[90]
  • On June 23, 2023, the Tigers signed minor league infielder Johan Camargo and assigned him to AAA Toledo.[91] The Tigers released Camargo on August 3.[92]
  • On August 4, 2023, the Tigers claimed pitcher Andrew Vasquez off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies.[93]
  • On August 7, 2023, the Tigers claimed infielder Isan Díaz off waivers from the San Francisco Giants. He was optioned to AAA Toledo.[68] Diaz cleared waivers and was outrighted to AAA Toledo on August 28 after being called up and playing in two games for the Tigers.[94] Diaz refused his assignment to Toledo and elected free agency.[95]
  • On August 19, 2023, the Tigers signed catcher Carson Kelly to a major league contract.[53]
  • On August 29, 2023 the Tigers claimed pitcher Bennett Sousa off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers. He was optioned to AAA Toledo.[96] He was designated for assignment on September 1.[97] On September 3, Sousa was claimed off waivers by the Houston Astros.[98]

Season standings

American League Central

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American League Wild Card

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Record vs. opponents

Record vs. American League

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Updated with the results of all games through October 1, 2023.

Record vs. National League

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Updated with the results of all games through October 1, 2023.

Season highlights

Individual accomplishments

Pitching

On April 23 against the Baltimore Orioles, Eduardo Rodríguez took a perfect game into the seventh inning before it was spoiled by a single into left field by Ryan Mountcastle.[99]

On June 2 against the Chicago White Sox, Reese Olson in his MLB debut took a no-hitter into the sixth inning before it was spoiled by a left-field single by Romy Gonzalez.[100]

On September 8 also against the White Sox, Olson took a no-hitter in the seventh inning before it was broken up by a double by Luis Robert Jr.[101]

Hitting

On June 14 against the Atlanta Braves, Miguel Cabrera hit his first home run of the season, he became the fifth player in Tigers history to hit a home run at the age of 40, joining Norm Cash, Doc Cramer, Darrell Evans, and Bobby Lowe.[102]

Team accomplishments

Hitting

On July 2, the Tigers hit two grand slams against the Colorado Rockies, the first time since May 2009 the team has achieved this feat. The Tigers hit five total home runs in their 14–9 victory.[103]

Pitching

On July 8 against the Toronto Blue Jays, three Tigers pitchers (Matt Manning, Jason Foley, and Alex Lange) completed a combined no-hitter, the ninth no-hitter and the first combined no-hitter in franchise history.[104]

Game log

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Roster

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Infielders

Outfielders

Other batters

Manager

Coaches

Player statistics

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Batting

Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen bases; BB = Walks; AVG = Batting average; SLG = Slugging average

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Pitching

Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H = Hits allowed; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; SO = Strikeouts

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Note: No Tigers pitcher qualified for league ERA title because no pitchers recorded minimum 162 innings pitched.

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Farm system


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