Detroit Tigers takeaways: Why Jackson Jobe arrived at Tropicana Field
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – The Detroit Tigers beat the Tampa Bay Rays , 8-0 , on Tuesday, June 2, in the second of three games in the series at Tropicana Field. The two-game winning streak features 18 runs, including a leadoff home run from Gleyber Torres in his return from the injure
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – The Detroit Tigers beat the Tampa Bay Rays , 8-0 , on Tuesday, June 2, in the second of three games in the series at Tropicana Field.
The two-game winning streak features 18 runs, including a leadoff home run from Gleyber Torres in his return from the injured list Tuesday against left-hander Steven Matz .
The Tigers are 24-38 – they entered Wednesday fourth in the American League Central, 11 games back of division-leading Cleveland and 6½ games out of a wild-card spot.
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If the Tigers return to AL contender status this season, the Aug. 3 trade deadline will be a chance to add talent from outside in search of a deep playoff run.
Right-hander Jackson Jobe – recovering from Tommy John surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow – joined the Tigers at Tropicana Field before Tuesday's game to throw a bullpen session in front of coaches and the medical staff.
"We wanted to see Jackson – and also give Jackson a little boost of energy," manager A.J. Hinch said.
Jobe underwent the surgery June 16, 2025 – nearly 12 months ago.
