Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Pineda has been designated for assignment by the organization. This shouldn't come as a surprise as the Tigers want to look at younger players during the final month of the season. Pineda has been awful with a 5.79 ERA and 1.41 WHIP on the season. Despite that, Pineda has put together strong seasons throughout his career. There could be an organization willing to give the veteran right-hander another chance. Regardless, fantasy managers should continue to...

The Detroit Tigers have activated starting pitcher Michael Pineda (finger) from the 15-day injured list. He will be the team's starting pitcher for Friday's series opener against the Kansas City Royals. The 33-year-old missed about a month and a half after fracturing his right middle finger. He made just five starts before the injury and went 1-2 with a 3.22 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP. He could continue to maintain a solid ERA and WHIP throughout the year, but he offers little strikeout upside (just ...

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Pineda (finger) is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Friday against the Kansas City Royals. He allowed two runs over 3 2/3 innings during his last rehab start with Triple-A Toledo. Pineda has been sidelined since suffering a fractured right middle finger in mid-May. The 33-year-old was off to an excellent start for Detroit before the injury, posting a 3.22 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with a 12:4 K: BB in five starts covering 22 1/3 ...

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Pineda (finger) is not expected to need surgery to fix his fractured right middle finger, according to skipper A.J. Hinch. Pineda will be re-evaluated in a couple of weeks. The veteran right-hander will likely be out for over a month, but Hinch said the team is optimistic that Pineda won't miss multiple months. The 33-year-old was off to a great start for Detroit before the injury, posting a 3.22 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with a 12:4 K:BB in five starts covering ...

The Detroit Tigers placed starting pitcher Michael Pineda (finger) on the 15-day injured list on Sunday. Outfielder Victor Reyes (quadriceps) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. This move comes as no surprise. Pineda fractured his right middle finger during Saturday's start against the Baltimore Orioles after being hit by a comebacker. Pineda has been pitching well for the Tigers this year, posting a 3.22ERA and a 1.07 WHIP over five starts. It's unclear ...

Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Pineda (finger) suffered a broken finger on his right hand and is expected to be placed on the injured list. He exited Saturday's start against the Baltimore Orioles early after being hit in the hand by a comebacker during the second inning. He sustained a broken right middle finger, and no word yet on surgery. The 31-year-old owned a 3.22 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 12 strikeouts over 22 2/3 innings this season. Pineda is set to face a lengthy absence.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Pineda pitched well but took the loss in Monday's 2-0 game against the A's. Pineda pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on six hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with four strikeouts. However, he was outdueled by Paul Blackburn. The veteran now has a 1-2 record with a 3.43 ERA, 12 strikeouts, and four walks over his first four starts of the season. The strikeouts haven't been there for him to this point, but Pineda has looked good ...

The game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Detroit Tigers on Tuesday has been postponed due to inclement weather. Right-hander Bryse Wilson was scheduled to throw for the Pirates, while right-hander Michael Pineda was the Tigers scheduled starter on the mound. Before the game was postponed, Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman (hand) was back in the starting lineup in left field while batting leadoff. Grossman was hit in the right hand by a pitch on Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but ...

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Pineda will make his debut for the team in Thursday's game against his former team, the New York Yankees. Pineda signed with the Tigers this offseason, but he had a delayed arrival at spring camp due to visa complications. He has spent the last few weeks in the minors working up his pitch count. The 33-year-old was a member of the Minnesota Twins over the last three seasons. Last year, he made 21 starts (22 total appearances) and went 9-8 with a 3.62 ERA ...

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Pineda will make another start in Triple-A on Sunday. The veteran right-hander arrived late to spring training due to a visa issue. He threw 55 pitches during his start in Toledo on Tuesday. It sounds like the Tigers want to give Pineda at least one more start before bringing him into the big league rotation. He has pitched well over the last few seasons and should be an important part of the Tigers rotation this season.