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Phillies Urged to Make Bold Trade for Three-Time Gold Glove Winner Steven Kwan
Phillies Urged to Make Bold Trade for Three-Time Gold Glove Winner Steven Kwan originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the Major League Baseball trade deadline approaches, one thing is clear: the Philadelphia Phillies will be active. Advertisement At 37-24, Philadelphia sits just one-and-a-half games behind the first-place New York Mets in the National League East and has the look of a team ready to chase another World Series appearance. But to turn that ambition into reality, the front office knows upgrades are needed — especially in the outfield. According to Tim Kelly of Philadelphia might explore a bolder move: targeting Cleveland Guardians All-Star outfielder Steven Kwan. Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (38) steals third base in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers during game four of the ALDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Comerica Horwedel-Imagn Images It's a long shot, but one Kelly suggests is worth a phone call. And honestly, he might be right. Kwan, 27, is the kind of all-around talent who fits perfectly into a contending lineup. He's a high-contact hitter with elite on-base skills and the defensive hardware to match — having already earned three straight Gold Glove Awards in left field. Advertisement So far in 2025, Kwan is slashing .312/.373/.433 with five home runs and 21 RBIs across 59 games — a clear upgrade from what the Phillies have been getting out of the position. Philadelphia's left-field production has been underwhelming this season. Primary starter Max Kepler has six home runs, 21 RBIs, and a mediocre .221/.307/.387 slash line — far below what's needed from a playoff-caliber roster. Of course, prying Kwan away from Cleveland wouldn't be easy. The Guardians would likely require a substantial return to even consider moving him. But for a Phillies team in win-now mode with an aggressive front office led by Dave Dombrowski, it's the kind of bold swing that could push them over the top. Related: Phillies' Mick Abel Makes MLB History During Second Career Outing This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
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2 days ago
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Detroit Tigers scratch Kerry Carpenter with hamstring tightness: 'Just being cautious'
CHICAGO — The Detroit Tigers scratched outfielder Kerry Carpenter from the starting lineup Wednesday, June 4, against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field, in which he was supposed to play right field and bat fifth. Carpenter suffered right hamstring tightness. Advertisement "He's been dealing with this for a couple of days, navigating through the typical wear and tear of the season," manager A.J. Hinch said, adding Carpenter remains available as a pinch-hitter. "We're just being cautious." Wenceel Pérez replaced Carpenter in Wednesday's lineup. KERRY BONDS: Tigers' Kerry Carpenter reminds everyone why 'Kerry Bonds' is more than a nickname Detroit Tigers designated hitter Kerry Carpenter (30) reacts after striking out against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning at Rate Field in Chicago on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Celebrate Father's Day with our new commemorative Tigers book! Is Carpenter undergoing any tests? "No, no, no," Hinch said before Wednesday's game. "He's going to pinch-hit in the seventh inning." Carpenter — who launched three home runs Monday, June 2, against the White Sox — is hitting .273 with 13 home runs, seven walks and 44 strikeouts across 57 games in 2025, making 39 starts in the outfield and 11 starts at designated hitter. Advertisement He hasn't played in the outfield since Saturday, May 31, against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium — his last of eight games in a row in the outfield. "That's why I've DH'd him a couple of days in a row," Hinch said. "I sat him on Sunday. I pulled him early last night. I was going to put him in the outfield, but an after meeting with him today, I decided to scratch him." ON THE FARM: Tigers prospect Bryce Rainer suffers right shoulder injury in Low-A Lakeland Carpenter has a history with injuries and has never stayed healthy for a full season. The 27-year-old landed on the injured list in each of his first three MLB seasons (2022-24): left lumbar spine strain in September 2022, right shoulder sprain in April 2023 and lumbar spine stress fracture in May 2024. Advertisement He also suffered a left hamstring strain in spring training in February 2024, a left hamstring injury in Game 4 of the ALDS in October 2024 and right hamstring soreness in April 2025. None of those issues required a stint on the injured list. The Tigers have a roster logjam on the right side of the infield, which often pushes Carpenter to the outfield. If Colt Keith is the designated hitter, Gleyber Torres is at second base, and Spencer Torkelson is at first, where does Carpenter fit? Carpenter should be the Tigers' everyday designated hitter — both to protect his health and hide his below-average defense — but there isn't a spot for him at designated hitter without benching Keith, Torres or Torkelson. That's putting his health at risk. Advertisement [ MUST LISTEN: Make "Days of Roar" your go-to Detroit Tigers podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts (Apple, Spotify) ] Dylan Smith optioned to Triple-A Toledo The Tigers optioned right-handed reliever Dylan Smith to Triple-A Toledo, opening the door for right-hander Sawyer Gipson-Long to return from the 60-day injured list to start Wednesday against the White Sox. Called up from Toledo on Friday, May 30, Smith made his MLB debut Monday and pitched in back-to-back games. The 25-year-old allowed two runs on four hits and two walks in three innings, without a strikeout. Advertisement "He wasn't very happy with how he threw his secondary pitches," Hinch said. "He's got some work to do to complete his full arsenal and continue this upward trend of pounding the strike zone with some pretty good stuff." The Tigers also recalled righty reliever Jason Foley — who underwent season-ending right shoulder surgery — from Triple-A Toledo and placed him on the 60-day injured list, creating room for Gipson-Long's return to the 40-man roster. Foley will receive MLB service time while rehabbing. Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@ or follow him @EvanPetzold. Listen to our weekly Tigers show "Days of Roar" every Monday afternoon on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at Advertisement Order your copy of 'Roar of 125: The Epic History of the Detroit Tigers!' by the Free Press at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter scratched with hamstring injury
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3 days ago
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Jim Dolan better have a Knicks Joe Torre all lined up
We have seen this before. We have even seen it go well before: That was Nov. 1, 1995, the day Buck Showalter's contract expired as manager of the Yankees. He'd done more heavy lifting than just about any skipper in team history, dragging the Yankees from 91 losses to Game 5 of the ALDS in four years. He was the toast of Yankees fans everywhere. Then George Steinbrenner decided to part ways with him. The resulting outrage made what happened Tuesday — when James Dolan ordered Tom Thibodeau to walk the gangplank — feel like a chorus of hymns. Steinbrenner was so shaken, he tried to hire Showalter back. Buck wouldn't budge. Instead, he had to settle for the man he'd already hired.
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22-05-2025
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Detroit Tigers elevate Keider Montero for doubleheader, but Game 2 pitching plan undetermined
The Detroit Tigers could potentially bring back a tried-and-true strategy from the 2024 playoff run for April 26's doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles. The Tigers are starting Casey Mize, the originally scheduled starter April 25, in the first game of the doubleheader and will decide on who will start the second game based on how the first game plays out. Advertisement The Tigers called up starting pitcher Keider Montero as the team's 27th player for the split doubleheader after April 25's postponement, but manager A.J. Hinch did not guarantee he would start, also mentioning a potential return of the "pitching chaos" from late last season using the bullpen to open the game. "Keider Montero will be our 27th man," Hinch said. "It does not mean he is going to start the game. We are going to see how the first game goes to decide whether he is starting or we're going to open out of the bullpen." Because of the split doubleheader, the Tigers will have time between games to make a final decision on how to deploy the pitching. Rookie Jackson Jobe was originally slated to start April 26 before the postponement, but had his next start delayed. The Tigers will start ace Tarik Skubal on April 27 for the final game of the series as planned. "Game one will dictate the strategy for game two," Hinch said. "We have the split, so it allows us a lot more time to process game one." Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Keider Montero throws a pitch against the San Diego Padres in the second inning at Comerica Park on Monday, April 21, 2025 in Detroit. Mize is coming off extra rest in the rotation thanks to an extra start from Montero at the beginning of the week, the scheduled off day April 24 and the rainout April 25. In his last start, Mize threw seven innings for the first time since 2021 while holding the Kansas City Royals to one run. Kerry Carpenter 'progressing nicely' with hamstring Carpenter, who left a game April 20 with right hamstring soreness, said he does not feel the injury lingering any longer and expects to return to the field soon. Carpenter played in one of the three games against the San Diego Padres as a designated hitter, where he starting again in the first game of April 26's doubleheader. Advertisement Carpenter said the injury was not close to the same severity as the left hamstring injury he sustained in the 2024 ALDS and believed he could have stayed in the game if necessary. "I don't really feel it anymore and so I'm not sure what the plan is this weekend, but hopefully getting in the outfield again next week," Carpenter said. "It's progressing nicely." He will be back in the leadoff position in the batting order, which has become a new development this season as a way to maximize the at-bats from the left-handed slugger. It came as a surprise initially to Carpenter, who is set on making the most of his new spot in the lineup. "I never thought so, but I'm down to do whatever they tell me to do," Carpenter said. "I'm glad to hopefully be a table-setter for a couple of games." Advertisement Jared Ramsey covers sports for the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at jramsey@ Follow Jared on X or Bluesky. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Tigers elevate Keider Montero for doubleheader, pitching plan undetermined
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16-05-2025
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Detroit Tigers reliever Jason Foley undergoes shoulder surgery, will miss rest of season
The Detroit Tigers' bullpen depth is down one player. Right-handed reliever Jason Foley — the Tigers' closer in the 2024 season who racked up 28 saves — underwent season-ending right shoulder surgery, manager A.J. Hinch announced May 13. The procedure occurred roughly one week ago. Advertisement The 29-year-old is under contract for $3.15 million but never pitched for the Tigers in 2025, making his only six appearances this season in Triple-A Toledo after getting slashed from Opening Day roster contention. He has been injured since mid-April. "As you would imagine, he's frustrated with the result, but determined to come back better than ever," Hinch said of Foley's season-ending surgery. "He's going to want to forget 2025, and rightfully so, because he very much was going to be a part of building this season successfully." MORE ABOUT HIM: Jason Foley reacts to Tigers demoting him to Triple-A: 'I was pretty surprised' Jake Rogers and Jason Foley of the Detroit Tigers celebrate a 3-1 win in 10 inning over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. In 2024, Foley had a 3.15 ERA with 20 walks and 46 strikeouts across 60 innings in 69 relief appearances. His struggles in 2025 spring training led to the loss of his roster spot, as he posted a 6.14 ERA across 7⅓ innings in camp. Advertisement Foley owns a 3.16 ERA with 35 saves over 199⅔ innings in his four-year MLB career, spanning 210 games. He has a reputation for throwing 97 mph sinkers that induce ground balls, but his whiff and strikeout rates are below average. "I feel for him," Hinch said. "I love him as a competitor and know that he'll attack his rehab the only way he knows how." [ MUST LISTEN: Make "Days of Roar" your go-to Detroit Tigers podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts (Apple, Spotify) ] Returning next week? Jake Rogers joins Matt Vierling on rehab assignment Catcher Jake Rogers (left oblique strain) began his rehab assignment May 13 with Triple-A Toledo, joining rehabbing outfielder Matt Vierling (right shoulder strain) on the Mud Hens. Advertisement Both players could return to the Tigers on May 19. Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers (34) celebrates scoring a run against Cleveland Guardians with third base Matt Vierling's sacrifice fly during the third inning at Game 3 of ALDS at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. "The timing is really when he's ready," Hinch said of Rogers beginning his rehab assignment. "It's why we don't put dates on anything. When these guys get injured, we treat the symptoms and get them back up and running." Rogers, 30, hasn't played in a game since April 7 in the fourth series of the regular season; Vierling, 28, hasn't played since Feb. 23 in the second game of spring training. ASK JACK: Tigers' Jack Flaherty explains struggles: 'I won't stop until I figure it out' Rogers is expected to be a catcher-only throughout his rehab assignment, meaning he likely won't appear as the designated hitter. Vierling, who has been limited to outfield so far, is expected to begin playing third base as soon as May 14, thus mirroring his role with the Tigers. Other injury updates: Parker Meadows, Wenceel Pérez, Alex Cobb • Center fielder Parker Meadows (right upper arm inflammation) is making significant progress in his recovery from a musculocutaneous nerve issue that has sidelined him since Feb. 22, the first game of spring training. On May 12, Meadows increased the intensity of his throws during catch play. No timeline has been set, but he seems to be trending toward a rehab assignment that could begin in approximately 10 days. Although he's eligible to be activated May 26 from the injured list, a return to the Tigers seems more likely in mid-to-late June. Position players can spend a maximum of 20 days on rehab assignment. Advertisement • Outfielder Wenceel Pérez (lumbar spine inflammation) plans to begin a rehab assignment May 15 with High-A West Michigan — pending a final test May 14 that includes throwing to bases and running the baes. The 25-year-old switch-hitter has been more effective from the left side of the plate, which could provide a timely boost for the Tigers as they're in the midst of facing about 20 right-handed pitchers in a three-week stretch. • Right-hander Alex Cobb (right hip inflammation) completed a bullpen session May 12 following a live batting practice session May 9. Here's the situation: The 37-year-old looks sharp with all of his pitches — including his fastball velocity — but he's having trouble moving comfortably, which was evident when he looked uncomfortable covering first base during his live batting practice session. His next step remains unclear, but he can't keep throwing bullpens forever. Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@ or follow him @EvanPetzold. Advertisement Listen to our weekly Tigers show "Days of Roar" every Monday afternoon on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at Order your copy of 'Roar of 125: The Epic History of the Detroit Tigers!' by the Free Press at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers' Jason Foley undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery
