Jake Rogers
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Jun 11 2025Rogers is starting at catcher and batting eighth in Wednesday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Dillon Dingler getting a breather following two straight starts, Rogers will slide into Wednesday's lineup. The latter is struggling at the plate this season with a .139/.244/.194 slash line and no home runs, making him an unattractive fantasy option while Dingler continues to see the bulk of the starts at catcher.
Jun 5 2025Rogers is starting at catcher and batting ninth in Thursday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will start Thursday's afternoon tilt to give Dillon Dingler a rest following three straight starts behind the plate. Dingler has emerged as Detroit's top catcher with a .296 batting average and .795 OPS, while Rogers is batting only .125 with a .410 OPS. Rogers has also yet to go deep in 2025, which has sapped him of pretty much any fantasy utility at this point.
May 31 2025Rogers is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers has clearly fallen behind Dillon Dingler as Detroit's top catching option, with the latter starting for the fifth time in six days Saturday. Dingler, who is sporting a .794 OPS, took advantage of Rogers missing about six weeks with an oblique strain to emerge as a viable offensive threat and a regular starter. By comparison, Rogers has just a .449 OPS, which should keep him entrenched as the backup for the time being.
May 25 2025Rogers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since being activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Rogers has operated as the Tigers' clear No. 2 catcher. He's started just two of the Tigers' last six games, with Dillon Dingler behind the dish for the other four games.
May 20 2025The Tigers activated Rogers (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers missed six weeks with a strained oblique but is back in the Tigers' lineup Tuesday against the Cardinals, catching for Tarik Skubal. With Rogers reinstated, Detroit designated Tomas Nido for assignment.
May 13 2025Rogers (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers has been shelved for more than a month with a left oblique strain, but he's been upping his workouts lately and is ready to try things out in games. The veteran catcher should be ready to rejoin the Tigers' active roster within the next week or so.
May 12 2025Rogers (oblique) could be ready to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment at some point this week, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers has been steadily increasing his baseball activities as he works his way back from a left oblique strain, which has kept him on the injured list since April 8. In addition to taking regular batting practice, Rogers was able to catch a bullpen session Friday, then ran the bases and did some throwing Saturday. Dillon Dingler has been serving as the Tigers' primary option behind the plate since Rogers landed on the shelf.
Apr 21 2025Rogers (oblique) played catch at Comerica Park on Monday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers tossed the ball around with fellow rehabber Austin Meadows (shoulder), who just recently began a throwing program. The catcher is expected to be out until early May as he recovers from a left oblique strain.
Apr 9 2025Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Wednesday that he expects Rogers (oblique) to be sidelined for at least a month, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hinch indicated that the timetable he provided was an approximation, but at the very least, it's not going to be a minimum-length stay on the 10-day injured list for the catcher. Dillon Dingler will be the Tigers' primary backstop while Rogers is on the shelf.
Apr 8 2025The Tigers placed Rogers on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to a left oblique strain, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers tweaked his oblique in the batting cage Tuesday and the team has opted to go ahead and place him on the IL. He will be eligible to return April 18, but it's too soon to know whether Rogers might be activated at that time. Thomas Nido was called up from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move and will serve as Detroit's No. 2 catcher while Dillon Dingler takes over as the team's primary backstop.
Apr 6 2025Rogers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will sit for the day game after he went 2-for-4 while catching all nine innings of Saturday's 7-2 win. Dillon Dingler will replace Rogers behind the dish.
Apr 4 2025Rogers is absent from the lineup for Friday's game versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a routine day off for Rogers, who had started the last two contests. Dillon Dingler will do the catching and bat seventh for the Tigers.
Mar 31 2025Rogers is not in the Tigers' starting lineup against the Mariners on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will get a rest Monday while Dillon Dingler starts behind home playe and bats seventh against Mariners right-hander Emerson Hancock. Rogers has gone 2-for-7 with a triple and one run across his first two outings of the 2025 season.
Mar 30 2025Rogers went 1-for-4 with a triple and a run scored in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After sitting out Friday's contest, Rogers returned to the lineup and contributed his first triple of the season. It was just the catcher's fifth career triple, as he's not known for his speed. Rogers figures to make his mark with power after hitting a total of 31 home runs over the past two years. Detroit has alternated starts behind the plate between Rogers and Dillon Dingler to begin the season.
Mar 28 2025Rogers isn't in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will take a seat Friday after going 1-for-3 with a walk on Opening Day. Dillon Dingler will catch for Jack Flaherty instead and bat seventh.
Jan 9 2025The Tigers and Rogers avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.64 million contract Thursday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers had been arbitration-eligible for a second time. The catcher slashed a disappointing .197/.255/.352 with 10 home runs in 2024, but he remains a trusted receiver and is slated to open 2025 at the top of the Tigers' catching depth chart.
Oct 12 2024Rogers (wrist) will start at catcher and bat eighth Saturday in Game 5 of the ALDS versus Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers was removed from Game 4 due to a wrist injury, but X-rays came back negative after the game. He'll now attempt to play through any lingering soreness and continue his semi-hot streak, as he's gone 5-for-18 during the postseason.
Oct 11 2024Rogers expects to be ready to play in Game 5 of the ALDS versus the Guardians on Saturday after X-rays on his left wrist came back negative, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers was hit in the wrist area by a couple foul tips in Thursday's Game 4 loss, but he received treatment Friday and is feeling better than expected. The catcher has started all six postseason games for the Tigers, going 5-for-18 with one RBI at the plate. If he's deemed to be unavailable Saturday, rookie Dillon Dingler would get his first career postseason start behind the plate.
Oct 10 2024Rogers had his wrist and forearm wrapped following Thursday's loss to the Guardians, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers was pinch-hit for in the ninth inning, though that appeared to be for an offensive upgrade rather than due to injury. He's set to undergo X-rays, which could dictate his availability for a decisive Game 5 in the ALDS on Saturday.
Sep 28 2024Rogers isn't in Detroit's lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-3 with a run scored in Friday's win, Rogers will turn catching duties over to Dillon Dingler for the penultimate game of the regular season.
Sep 25 2024Rogers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will get a breather after he started behind the dish both of the past two games. Dillon Dingler will step in as the Tigers' catcher, forming a battery with right-hander Keider Montero.
Sep 21 2024Rogers isn't in Detroit's lineup for Saturday's game against Baltimore, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After striking out in all three of his at-bats during Friday's series opener, Rogers will take a seat Saturday while Dillon Dingler catches for Reese Olson, batting eighth.
Sep 17 2024Rogers is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers has received the lion's share of starts at catcher for the hard-charging Tigers of late, but he'll begin this one on the bench. Dillon Dingler will be behind the dish for Detroit.
Sep 15 2024Rogers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will get a break for the day game after he caught all nine innings of the Tigers' 4-2 loss Saturday night. Dillon Dingler will check in for Rogers behind the dish.
Sep 13 2024Rogers is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers caught four consecutive games this week while Dillon Dingler tended to an illness, but Rogers will get the night off Friday with Dingler healthy. Rogers is 4-for-25 (.160) with three runs scored in September.
Sep 7 2024Rogers isn't in the Tigers' lineup Saturday against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-7 with two walks and a run scored across Detroit's last two games, Rogers will take a seat on the bench while Dillon Dingler starts behind the plate and bats eighth.
Sep 4 2024Rogers isn't in Detroit's lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers grab a seat on the bench Wednesday after going 0-for-3 during a loss in Tuesday's series opener. Dillon Dingler will start behind the dish instead and bat ninth.
Sep 1 2024Rogers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will get the afternoon off after starting at catcher in both of the previous two contests. Dillon Dingler will handle catching duties for Detroit in the series finale.
Aug 29 2024Rogers is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers started at catcher both of the past two nights, so he'll be getting a breather Thursday as the Tigers wrap up their series against the Angels with a day game. Dillon Dingler will get the nod behind the plate.
Aug 26 2024Rogers is absent from Monday's lineup against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dillon Dingler will start behind home plate for the second straight game. Since the beginning of August, Rogers has slashed .167/.205/.405 with five runs scored, two home runs and 11 RBI over 44 plate appearances.
Aug 25 2024Rogers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll get a breather for the series finale after catching in three of the Tigers' last four games. Dillon Dingler gets the nod behind the plate Sunday.
Aug 23 2024Rogers is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers has gone 0-for-17 with seven strikeouts over his last five outings. Dillon Dingler will serve behind home plate and bat ninth against White Sox right-hander Chris Flexen.
Aug 20 2024Rogers isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers seem to be comfortable alternating between Rogers and Dillon Dingler at catcher, and Tuesday will mark Dingler's turn to start behind the dish.
Aug 15 2024Rogers is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After driving in a career-high seven runs in the Tigers' 15-1 win Tuesday in the series opener, Rogers was awarded a second straight start at catcher Wednesday, but he went hitless in three at-bats in Detroit's 3-2 victory. He'll give way to Dillon Dingler behind the plate in the series finale, and the two backstops seem poised to operate in a timeshare moving forward.
Aug 13 2024Rogers went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a grand slam and seven total RBI in Tuesday's 15-1 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was an unexpected monster performance for Rogers, who came into the contest mired in a 1-for-23 slump and sporting just a .591 OPS overall. The seven-RBI tally is also a new single-game career high for the catcher. While Rogers provided a huge jolt Tuesday, his fantasy value moving forward will be capped if he continues to split time behind the plate with Dillon Dingler.
Aug 11 2024Rogers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers is on the bench for the second day in a row while the Tigers go with Dillon Dingler behind the dish. The back-to-back absences from the lineup come while Rogers has gone just 1-for-23 with 11 strikeouts over his last seven games.
Aug 10 2024Rogers isn't in the Tigers' lineup Saturday versus the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers has split time evenly behind the plate with Dillon Dingler ever since the latter arrived in the majors in late July. He'll step aside once again Saturday while Dingler catches for opener Alex Faedo.
Aug 8 2024Rogers isn't in the Tigers' lineup Thursday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers broke an 0-for-16 stretch at the plate by hitting a home run during Wednesday's win, but he'll now take a seat for the third time in Detroit's last four games while Dillon Dingler starts behind the dish.
Aug 6 2024Rogers isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will sit down for a second consecutive game Tuesday after going 0-for-16 with nine strikeouts over his last five games. Dillon Dingler will get the starting nod behind home plate instead and bat seventh.
Aug 4 2024Rogers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers had started behind the plate in the previous two contests, but he'll hit the bench for the series finale with Kansas City while Dillon Dingler handles catching duties. The two backstops could be deployed in a timeshare until one clearly separates himself from the other as the preferred option.
Jul 29 2024Rogers is out of the lineup Monday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers had started behind the plate in three of the Tigers' last four games, but he'll be back on the bench for the series opener with Cleveland. Even after the Tigers traded fellow catcher Carson Kelly away to the Rangers on Sunday, Rogers could find himself as the No. 2 backstop for Detroit. The Tigers promoted Dillon Dingler from Triple-A Toledo on Monday, and he'll be put to work right away as the team's starting catcher. Like Rogers, Dingler is regarded as a glove-first catcher, but he might bring more offensive upside to the table after breaking out with a .938 OPS over 301 plate appearances at Toledo this season.
Jul 20 2024Rogers went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers broke the game open with a grand slam off Trevor Richards in the sixth inning. The long ball was his first since June 29, as he has been sharing catching duties with Carson Kelly. On the year, the 29-year-old is hitting .204 with seven home runs, 20 RBI and 28 runs scored across 199 plate appearances.
Jul 14 2024Rogers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers is on the bench for the third time in four games to close out of the All-Star break. Carson Kelly will get the nod behind the plate once again Sunday, but the Tigers' catching situation remains fluid. Manager A.J. Hinch will likely ride the hotter bat of the two, and right now, Kelly looks to be the favored option. Kelly will head into Sunday's contest with a seven-game hitting streak.
Jul 13 2024Rogers isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will take a seat against Justin Wrobleski and the Dodgers on Saturday after going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Friday's series opener. Carson Kelly will get the nod behind the plate and bat sixth.
Jul 11 2024Rogers is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Guardians, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers had started behind the plate in three of the Tigers' last four contests, but he'll take a seat Thursday while the two clubs wrap up their series with a day game after a night game. Carson Kelly will draw the start at catcher.
Jul 7 2024Rogers is starting at catcher and batting eighth in Sunday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers was out of the lineup Saturday, marking his third absence in the last four games, but he's back in there Sunday in place of Carson Kelly. Based on the recent playing time, it seems Kelly has pulled ahead as Detroit's top catching option, though Rogers could swing things back in his favor if he starts driving the ball over the wall more frequently.
Jul 6 2024Rogers isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers has tallied a base hit in three of his last four games, but he will now take a seat for the third time in Detroit's last four contests while Carson Kelly picks up another start behind the plate.
Jul 5 2024Rogers isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Friday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers went 1-for-3 and drove in two runs during Detroit's loss to Minnesota on Thursday. He'll now get a breather during Friday's series opener while Carson Kelly starts at catcher, batting fourth.
Jul 3 2024Rogers isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers went 0-for-3 with a strikeout during Tuesday's series opener and will now take a seat against David Festa on Wednesday. Carson Kelly will instead start behind the plate and bat fourth.
Jun 30 2024Rogers went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and three total RBI in Saturday's 6-5, 10-inning loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers delivered a key blast in the top of the sixth inning to put the Tigers up 5-2, but Los Angeles scored the final four runs of the contest to spoil his effort. The Detroit backstop is now up to six long balls this season in 51 games, which is a step back from last year's pace, when he swatted a career-high 21 homers in 107 contests. Rogers is still capable of getting hot quickly, though he's splitting time behind the plate with Carson Kelly, which impacts either player's ability to sustain much momentum.
Jun 27 2024Rogers is not in Thursday's lineup against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will sit for the second straight game, perhaps getting an extended breather after collecting just three hits across his last 29 at-bats. Carson Kelly is behind the dish and will hit ninth.
Jun 26 2024Rogers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers had started behind the plate in three of Detroit's last four games while going 3-for-10 with a walk and two runs. He'll get a breather for the day game Wednesday while Carson Kelly draws the start at catcher.
Jun 24 2024Rogers is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will hit the bench after he started behind the plate both of the past two days and in three of the past four games overall. The 29-year-old is slashing just .150/.171/.375 overall in June, but he appears to have worked his way back into a timeshare at catcher with Carson Kelly nonetheless.
Jun 12 2024Rogers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will retreat to the bench after he started at catcher in both of the Tigers' last two games, going 2-for-8 with a home run and three RBI. The 29-year-old is slashing .226/.284/.387 overall for the season and still seems to be part of a timeshare at catcher with Carson Kelly, who gets the starting nod Wednesday.
Jun 3 2024Rogers went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs in Monday's 2-1 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers had half of Detroit's hits and provided all of the team's offense in the narrow win. The catcher is now up to four home runs across 38 games this season, and this was his first multi-homer effort. He has some work to do to match the career-high 21 long balls he recorded in 2023, though as he displayed Monday, he can rack up home runs quickly when he's dialed in at the plate.
May 29 2024Rogers is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Pirates, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will take a seat for the second game of the day after he was behind the plate for all nine innings of the Tigers' 8-0 win earlier in the day. He went 2-for-3 with a walk, a run and an RBI and has now reached base at least once in each of his last five starts. Carson Kelly will draw the start for the second game of the day, but Rogers has performed well enough of late to at the very least keep himself in a timeshare at catcher.
May 24 2024Rogers is not in the lineup for Friday's game against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will give the start at catcher to Carson Kelly as he sits his second straight. It appears Detorit has gone for almost a 50/50 split behind the plate, with Rogers starting four of the last nine matchups for the team.
May 23 2024Rogers isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers seem content alternating between Rogers and Carson Kelly behind the plate, and Thursday will mark Kelly's turn to start while batting ninth.
May 21 2024Rogers is out of the lineup Tuesday against Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will take a seat for the third time in the last four games. Carson Kelly will catch and bat ninth for the Tigers on Tuesday.
May 18 2024Rogers isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Saturday's game against Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers has gone 0-for-9 and struck out five times across his past three games, so the Tigers will turn to Carson Kelly on Saturday in hopes of getting more offensive output from their catcher.
May 15 2024Rogers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will take a seat for the day game after he caught all 10 innings of Tuesday night's 1-0 loss while going 0-for-3 with a strikeout. Carson Kelly will replace him behind the dish in the series finale.
May 13 2024Rogers is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting three games in a row, Rogers finds himself on the bench for the second straight day. Though Carson Kelly is behind the plate Monday, Rogers still looks to be manager A.J. Hinch's preferred option at catcher.
May 12 2024Rogers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will get a breather after he started in each of the past four games, with the last three coming behind the plate. Carson Kelly will step in for Rogers as the Tigers' starting catcher in the series finale.
May 7 2024Rogers went 2-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored in Tuesday's 11-7 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers was part of an offensive onslaught for Detroit, and he extended his hitting streak to six games in the process. The catcher is still batting just .194 for the season, though he was batting .125 before his current hitting streak. More concerning is the fact that Rogers only has two home runs through 23 games this year after clubbing 21 long balls in 107 contests last season. However, his recent hot streak provides some hope that the power will come.
May 6 2024Rogers is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers and Carson Kelly have now alternated turns behind the plate over Detroit's last eight games, with both backstops making four starts apiece. The timeshare arrangement will make it difficult to extract much fantasy value from Rogers, who is batting .179 with two home runs and five RBI over 22 games this season.
May 4 2024Rogers isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will sit out Saturday's contest despite recording a base hit in six of his last seven games. Carson Kelly will fill in behind the plate and bat ninth.
May 1 2024Rogers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will get a breather for Wednesday's day game after he was behind the plate Tuesday night for the Tigers' 11-6 win in the second game of a doubleheader with the Cardinals. Carson Kelly will pick up the start at catcher Wednesday.
Apr 28 2024Rogers went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored during Sunday's 4-1 victory over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers' sixth-inning two-out blast spelled the end of the day for Kansas City starter Michael Wacha and provided the winning margin for the Tigers. It was just the second multi-hit game for Rogers, who raised his season average to .164 with two homers and three RBI.
Apr 22 2024Rogers went 2-for-3 with a run scored in Monday's 7-1 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers came into the contest having gone 0-for-16 across his previous seven games, so the hits were much needed, though he's still batting just .119 overall in what's been a rough start to the year. The backstop is also still sitting on just one home run for the season, and he'll need to find his power stroke soon to make a fantasy impact and hold off Carson Kelly for playing time.
Apr 21 2024Rogers went 0-for-2 with a strikeout in Saturday's loss to the Twins and is now batting just .086 this season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers is scuffling, and he's only delivered one home run so far with a nearly 40 percent strikeout rate. The 29-year-old has never been a great contact hitter at the MLB level, so if he's not providing power, his fantasy value is pretty minimal. Rogers is also ceding more playing time behind the plate to Carson Kelly, as the former has appeared in 13 games so far and the latter has made 16 appearances.
Apr 18 2024Rogers is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers had started behind the dish in both of the Tigers' last two games, but he'll hit the bench for the series finale while Carson Kelly handles catching duties for Detroit. The two backstops have been deployed in a timeshare this season, with Kelly drawing 10 starts at catcher compared to Rogers' nine.
Apr 7 2024Rogers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers is on the bench for the second day in a row and the fourth time in six games, with each of those absences coming against right-handed pitching. At least for the time being, he may have moved into the smaller side of a timeshare with Carson Kelly behind the dish.
Apr 6 2024Rogers is not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carson Kelly will draw the start at catcher and bat ninth Saturday against Oakland right-hander Paul Blackburn. Rogers has struggled at the plate to start the season, posting just one hit and one walk while striking out 10 times over 16 plate appearances.
Apr 4 2024Rogers is not in the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carson Kelly will start behind the plate in the opening game of the day, serving as a battery mate for Casey Mize. Rogers should be back behind the plate for the second game, which will feature Matt Manning on the hill for Detroit.
Apr 2 2024Rogers is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carson Kelly is receiving a second straight start at catcher, although Rogers was in the designated hitter spot for Monday's game. Rogers is 1-for-10 with six strikeouts in his first three tilts this season, although that one hit was a home run.
Mar 30 2024Rogers is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers was the Opening Day catcher for Detroit on Thursday, when he went 0-for-4 with one strikeout. Carson Kelly will draw the start behind the plate and bat seventh against White Sox right-hander Michael Soroka.
Mar 27 2024Rogers could see some time at DH this year on days that Carson Kelly starts behind the plate, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Detroit only carrying two catchers on the roster, conventional wisdom would suggest that one of Rogers or Kelly would always be on the bench to provide depth if needed. However, manager A.J. Hinch suggested that both backstops could play at the same time, particularly against left-handed pitchers. This would be a boon for Rogers, who is expected to cede a decent amount of playing time to Kelly behind the dish.
Mar 20 2024Carson Kelly is expected to play often this season, per Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic, which could cut into Rogers' role. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers should still see the majority of the playing time behind the plate after clubbing 21 home runs a season ago, but he may be at risk of sitting fairly regularly, especially if Kelly plays well. Even in something of a timeshare, Rogers offers fantasy upside due to his power potential, though he's unlikely to contribute much in the batting average category given his free-swinging approach.
Mar 9 2024Rogers went 2-for-2 with a solo home run in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The home run was the first for Rogers this spring, and he's now batting .250 with a robust .931 OPS in Grapefruit League play. Rogers is locked in as Detroit's starting catcher, and after hitting 21 long balls last year, there's some fantasy upside due to power potential. However, he also will likely continue to have a low batting average and high strikeout rate as an all-or-nothing type slugger.
Jan 11 2024Rogers and the Tigers agreed to a one-year, $1.7 million deal Thursday to avoid arbitration, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old backstop slashed .221/.286/.444 with 21 home runs and a 32.3 percent strikeout rate in 107 games last year. He is a career .205 hitter, but Rogers grades out well as a defensive catcher, so he should continue to play a sizable role for the Tigers.
Sep 30 2023Rogers is not in the lineup Saturday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will sit in the penultimate game of the season after going 2-for-4 against the Guardians on Friday. Barring an appearance off the bench, he will finish with a slash line of .297/.531/.849 and five home runs in September. Carson Kelly will start behind the plate and bat ninth.
Sep 28 2023Rogers went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's suspended game against the Royals, which resumed Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers hit his 21st home run of the season in the eighth inning as he continues to increase his career-best total. He came into the year with 10 total long balls in his first two MLB campaigns. Heading into 2024, Rogers has established some fantasy value due to his power potential and his role as Detroit's top catcher, though his upside is capped due to his high strikeout rate and perennially low batting average.
Sep 26 2023Rogers is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's tilt versus the Royals, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has now yielded to Carson Kelly in four of the last six contests. September has been one of Rogers' best offensive months to this point, as he's put up an .810 OPS with four home runs.
Sep 23 2023Rogers is not in the lineup Saturday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers gets back-to-back days off after going 0-for-4 during Thursday's win over Oakland. Carson Kelly will start behind the dish in his place and will bat eighth.
Sep 22 2023Rogers isn't in the Tigers' lineup Friday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will get a day off Friday after going 0-for-4 during Thursday's win over Oakland. Carson Kelly will start behind the plate in Rogers' place and bat eighth.
Sep 20 2023Rogers is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carson Kelly will start at catcher and bat ninth for the visiting Tigers. Rogers went 2-for-8 with a homer and three RBI across the first two games of the three-game series.
Sep 18 2023Rogers went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Monday's 8-3 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers' fifth-inning blast was all the run production the Tigers could muster against Lance Lynn and the Dodgers' bullpen. With four homers over his last three games, Rogers is locked in at the plate -- he's also hit safely in his last six contests. He's the eighth catcher to reach the 20-homer mark this season, doubling his total from the last two years combined. The 28-year-old is slashing .221/.288/.451 with 47 RBI, 46 runs scored and a stolen base through 100 contests.
Sep 17 2023Rogers went 2-for-3 with two home runs, a walk and four RBI in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers was the engine for the Tigers' offense in this game, hitting a solo shot in the second inning and a three-run blast a frame later. The catcher has hit safely in his last five games, going 9-for-19 (.474) with three homers and five RBI in that span. While it's a short stretch of success, it's some of his best work this season -- he's slashing .220/.289/.444 with 19 homers, 44 RBI, 45 runs scored and one stolen base through 99 contests overall.
Sep 16 2023Rogers is not in Saturday's lineup against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers had started six of the team's last eight games, and he had eight hits across 24 at-bats in that span. He'll get a routine day of rest with Carson Kelly taking over behind the dish while hitting eighth.
Sep 6 2023Rogers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers is 4-for-21 with 10 strikeouts in his past six games, and he'll take a seat for Wednesday's contest. Carson Kelly will step in behind the plate to catch for Matt Manning.
Sep 3 2023Rogers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be getting a routine breather for the day game after he started behind the dish in both of the past two contests while going 3-for-9 with an RBI and a run. Carson Kelly will form a battery with starting pitcher Tarik Skubal in the series finale.
Aug 31 2023Rogers is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After missing the first two games of the series with a minor hand injury, Rogers returned to the lineup Wednesday and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in the Tigers' 6-2 loss. Rogers isn't believed to have suffered a setback with the hand injury Wednesday, so his absence from the lineup Thursday looks to be maintenance-related as the Tigers and Yankees wrap up their series with a day game after a night game.
Aug 30 2023Rogers went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers went deep in the third inning, giving him 16 home runs for the season. The catcher has been scuffling this month with just a .172 batting average, though he has gone deep four times in 20 games. Rogers also has a pretty firm grip on the starting job behind the plate with Eric Haase no longer around. Carson Kelly was signed as a depth option but doesn't offer much of a threat to cut into Rogers' playing time.
Aug 29 2023Rogers is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees due to left hand inflammation, though he's expected to be available off the bench, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second straight absence for Rogers, who suffered the injury last week when his hand was struck on a player where he found guilty of catcher's interference. It doesn't appear to be a serious concern, and the 28-year-old could rejoin the starting nine within the next couple of days. Carson Kelly is receiving his second straight start behind the plate Tuesday for Detroit.
Aug 28 2023Rogers is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will get a break in the Tigers' series opener with the Yankees after he started at catcher in four of the previous five contests. Carson Kelly will step in behind the dish and form a battery with starting pitcher Reese Olson.
Aug 21 2023Rogers is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will take a seat for the series opener to make room in the lineup for Carson Kelly, who is making his Tigers debut after signing with the team over the weekend. Kelly (.581 OPS, 58 wRC+ in 92 plate appearances) didn't fare much better during his time with the Diamondbacks this season than Eric Haase did (.530 OPS, 44 wRC+ in 282 plate appearances) had with Detroit prior to being waived, so Rogers' standing atop the depth chart at catcher shouldn't be seriously threatened.
Aug 18 2023Rogers is absent from the lineup for the second game of Friday's doubleheader in Cleveland, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers cranked a solo home run and added a single in the first game, but even with that big performance he was never going to catch both ends of a doubleheader. Eric Haase will be behind the dish for Joey Wentz.
Aug 15 2023Rogers is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game at Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers has a .551 OPS through 11 games in August and will take a seat Tuesday for the second time in Detroit's past three contests. Eric Haase will work behind the plate and bat ninth.
Aug 12 2023Rogers will sit Saturday against Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers' lopsided .211/.286/.439 slash line is good for a respectable 98 wRC+, and his 14 homers tie him for 10th among all catchers. Eric Haase will take over behind the plate Saturday.
Aug 9 2023Rogers is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Eric Haase will do the catching for Alex Faedo after Rogers started the last two games and homered in Tuesday's contest. Rogers has gone deep twice so far in August to push his season total to 14.
Aug 8 2023Rogers went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers continues to increase his career high in home runs, as he now has 14 this season, which is four more than he had in his entire career coming into the year. The catcher also struck out again Tuesday, something he's doing 33 percent of the time this season. Rogers will likely remain a boom or bust option the rest of the way given his all-or-nothing approach at the plate.
Aug 6 2023Rogers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers started the first two games of the series versus Tampa Bay but will take a seat for Sunday's finale. Eric Haase will work behind the plate and bat eighth.
Aug 2 2023Rogers recorded a pinch-hit home run in Wednesday's win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers took a seat to begin the game, with Eric Haase getting the start behind the plate, but the former made an impact in his lone at-bat during the eighth inning. Rogers now has 13 home runs and a .748 OPS this season, compared to just three long balls and a .506 OPS for Haase. The superior offensive performance should keep Rogers in the lineup most days moving forward.
Jul 29 2023Rogers isn't in the Tigers' lineup Saturday against Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After putting together a nine-game hitting streak, Rogers has gone 0-for-6 in his last two games and will get a breather Saturday. Eric Haase will take over behind the plate and bat ninth.
Jul 27 2023Rogers is not in the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Eric Haase will do the catching for Michael Lorenzen. Presumably, Rogers will be behind the plate for the second tilt.
Jul 25 2023Rogers went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Tuesday's extra-inning loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers hit a solo home run in the fifth inning, his 12th of the year, then delivered an RBI single during a four-run ninth inning rally. He's now sporting a .760 OPS, which is well ahead of Eric Haase's .529 mark. That should allow Rogers to stick as Detroit's primary catcher, with Haase available to spell him and also play some in the outfield.
Jul 23 2023Rogers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will take a seat in the series finale after he started behind the plate Friday and Saturday while going 2-for-8 with a double, two runs and an RBI between those contests. Eric Haase will form a battery with starting pitcher Alex Faedo on Sunday.
Jul 17 2023Rogers is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers' catching situation has turned into more of a timeshare coming out of the All-Star break, as Rogers and Eric Haase have now picked up two starts apiece. Rogers is regarded as the superior defender and owns an .883 OPS since the beginning of June, so consider him Option 1A for the time being.
Jul 16 2023Rogers is starting at catcher and batting eighth in Sunday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will end up starting the bookends of the weekend series, with Eric Haase having picked up the Saturday start behind the plate. If this is any indication, Rogers looks like he still has a slight edge over Haase to begin the post-break part of the schedule, though Haase can also play some in the outfield.
Jul 15 2023Rogers isn't in the Tigers' lineup Saturday against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-4 in the first game back from the All-Star break, Rogers will get a day off Saturday. In his place, Eric Haase will get the nod to start behind the plate and bat ninth.
Jul 9 2023Rogers is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers has started behind the plate in nine of Detroit's past 13 games, but he finds himself on the bench Sunday for a second straight contest. Eric Haase will step in to catch for Tarik Skubal.
Jul 8 2023Rogers will sit Saturday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers has been in good form recently, posting a .960 OPS with five homers in his last 20 games. That led to him starting nine of the last 12 games behind the plate heading into Saturday's contest, but it will be Eric Haase who gets the nod this time around.
Jul 6 2023Rogers is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers and Athletics are wrapping up their three-game series with a day game after a night game, so Rogers will get a breather after catching the last two contests. Eric Haase will form a battery with starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen.
Jul 2 2023Rogers went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Sunday's 14-9 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers was steady in June, batting .286 (14-for-49) with four homers over 17 games. He kept his power up in his first contest in July, giving him 11 long balls on the year. The catcher continues to have a slight edge over Eric Haase for playing time, though that could change when the Tigers get some outfielders back from the injured list. Rogers is slashing .203/.304/.473 with 26 RBI, 23 runs scored and seven doubles through 172 plate appearances, and he's hit safely in six of his last seven games.
Jul 1 2023Rogers isn't in the Tigers' lineup Saturday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers has recorded a hit in five of his last six games, going 6-for-16 with a homer, two RBI and five runs scored in that span. He'll take a seat Saturday while Eric Haase starts behind the plate and bats ninth.
Jun 28 2023Rogers is not in the starting lineup versus the Rangers on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will get a day of rest after going 2-for-5 with a homer and a pair of walks in the first two games against Texas. Eric Haase will start behind the plate and hit fifth for the third contest of the four-game set versus the Rangers.
Jun 26 2023Rogers went 2-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Monday's win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers went deep in the sixth inning with a runner on for his 10th home run of the season, which matches his career total before this year. He was starting for the second straight day behind the plate and has seemingly edged ahead as Detroit's primary catcher, though Eric Haase played left field Monday, so both catching options saw the field.
Jun 25 2023Rogers is starting at catcher and batting eighth in Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will return to the lineup after sitting Saturday, with Eric Haase heading back to the bench. The two have alternated starts behind the plate fairly evenly all season. This will be the 41st start at catcher for Rogers, while Haase has started 35 times at the position. Rogers is batting only .178, though he has managed nine home runs in 129 at-bats, making him a boom-or-bust option.
Jun 24 2023Rogers isn't in the Tigers' lineup Saturday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers is 3-for-14 with two RBI, three runs scored and six strikeouts across his last five games. He'll sit Saturday in favor of Eric Haase, who will bat eighth.
Jun 21 2023Rogers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After catching both of the first two games of the series with Kansas City, Rogers will get a breather with Wednesday's finale beginning at 1:10 p.m. ET. Eric Haase will step in behind the plate to form a battery with starting pitcher Matthew Boyd.
Jun 18 2023Rogers is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers has a .961 OPS across 25 at-bats in June and will take a seat Sunday after starting three of the previous four games. Eric Haase will work behind the plate in the series finale versus the Twins.
Jun 16 2023Rogers is not in the lineup Friday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Eric Haase will catch and bat eighth after Rogers started the last two games for Detroit. Rogers has been the more productive hitter in 2023, but Haase continues to get fairly regular starts.
Jun 14 2023Rogers is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Eric Haase will handle catching duties in the early game while Rogers rests up after starting behind the plate in three of the Tigers' previous four contests. Expect Rogers to work in a battery with starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen in the nightcap.
Jun 11 2023Rogers is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting the first two games of the series behind the plate, Rogers will head to the bench for Sunday's matinee. Eric Haase takes over catching duties and will bat sixth. The two players have largely split the backstop role this season, though Rogers has been a bit more effective offensively with a .692 OPS compared to a .566 mark for Haase. Rogers has also supplied eight home runs in 108 at-bats.
Jun 10 2023Rogers went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs in Friday's 11-6 loss against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers has appeared in 39 games (120 plate appearances) and continues to be an all-or-nothing offensive player while operating as the backup catcher behind Eric Haase. The former has just 18 hits on the season, but 12 of those have gone for extra-bases, including eight home runs. Friday's performance was the first multi-homer game of Rogers' big-league career.
Jun 4 2023Rogers is starting at catcher and batting eighth in Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Eric Haase continues to serve as the team's primary catcher, but he'll get the day game off, which opens up a start for Rogers. The latter is batting just .156, though he's managed six home runs in 36 games, giving him some all-or-nothing appeal at the plate.
May 30 2023Rogers went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's 10-6 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers has been losing playing time to Eric Haase behind the plate lately, but Haase started in left field Tuesday, which opened up a spot for Rogers. He responded with his sixth home run of the season across 35 games. The occasional power is about all that Rogers can be counted on, as he's batting just .161 and striking out nearly 36 percent of the time.
May 28 2023Rogers is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's tilt against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers' average dropped to .156 after another hitless effort in Saturday's 7-3 win, and he's registered just a .431 OPS in his 43 plate appearances in May. Now on the bench for the fourth time in five games, Rogers seems to have ceded primary catching duties to Eric Haase.
May 24 2023Rogers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will receive a breather in the series finale after he served as Detroit's starting catcher in three of the previous four games. Eric Haase will check in behind the dish in place of Rogers, who has gone 0-for-13 with six strikeouts over his last four starts to bring his batting average down to .163 for the season.
May 14 2023Rogers is starting at catcher and batting ninth in Sunday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After sitting out Saturday, Rogers will return to the lineup Sunday, bumping Eric Haase to the bench. The two are mostly splitting time behind the plate, though Haase is also seeing time in the outfield. Rogers has five home runs and a .437 slugging percentage, though he's batting just .183, so he's been pretty boom or bust.
May 13 2023Rogers will hit the bench Saturday against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers still has a narrow 21-17 lead over Eric Haase in starts behind the plate, but Haase has also picked up seven starts in right field and two as a designated hitter. Rogers is hitting a lopsided .183/.275/.437 this season, showing power but not much contact at the plate.
May 8 2023Rogers is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After catching in three of the Tigers' last four games, Rogers will receive a breather while Eric Haase gets a turn behind the plate. Rogers was the Tigers' offensive star in Sunday's 12-6 loss to the Cardinals, with his grand slam accounting for two-thirds of his team's runs on the day.
May 7 2023Rogers is starting at catcher and batting ninth in Sunday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers has seemingly inched ahead of Eric Haase as the primary starter behind the plate, though the latter will start in left field Sunday. Both players should continue to split playing time, at least until someone gets hot and earns a larger role. Rogers has some pop but is only slashing .200/.313/.418 this year.
May 6 2023Rogers will be on the bench Saturday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers has seen a marginal uptick in playing time lately, but his off day means he leads Eric Haase in starts behind the plate by the narrowest of margins, starting 16 games to Haase's 15. Rogers has hit .200/.313/.418 with three homers this year, while Haase has homered twice while slashing .278/.337/.405.
May 3 2023Rogers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will get a breather after he caught all nine innings and went 0-for-3 at the plate in the opening game of the day. Eric Haase, who served as the Tigers' designated hitter in Game 1, will step in behind the dish for the nightcap.
Apr 30 2023Rogers went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers went deep in the fifth inning, giving him three long balls on the season across 18 games. It looks like he's taken over as the primary catcher for the Tigers, supplanting Eric Haase, who appeared as a pinch hitter Sunday. Rogers has some pop and could be an option in deeper formats so long as he's seeing regular playing time.
Apr 6 2023Rogers went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers went deep against Chris Sale in the second inning, giving the Detroit catcher his second home run this season in just 12 at-bats. Eric Haase started in left field Thursday, and if the Tigers do that more often, Rogers could see a larger role behind the plate. For now, he's still Haase's primary backup at the catcher position, but Rogers looks like a sneaky play whenever he's in the lineup due to his power potential.
Apr 2 2023Rogers went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers provided all the offense for a Detroit team that has been stagnant at the plate so far this season. The catcher has some pop, and if the Tigers continue to struggle to score runs, it's possible that Rogers earns more playing time moving forward. For now, he's the clear backup to Eric Haase, who figures to reenter the lineup Monday.
Mar 20 2023Rogers (elbow) will start at catcher and bat ninth in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers exited Friday's game against the Blue Jays after being hit by a pitch in the left elbow, but he avoided any structural damage and was merely nursing some bruising and soreness over the past couple days. With Rogers drawing back into the lineup after resting through the weekend, he'll be in strong position to break camp with the Tigers as the No. 2 catcher behind Eric Haase.
Mar 17 2023Rogers is expected to be fine after being lifted from Friday's Grapefruit League matchup against the Yankees after getting hit by a pitch on his left elbow, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers is sporting a bruise following the hit by pitch, but he was removed as a precaution and should be available to play as soon as Saturday. He's slated to back up Eric Haase at catcher for the Tigers this season.
Mar 6 2023Rogers went 2-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers has now slugged three home runs in only five spring training games. The catcher has 10 career regular season long balls in 73 games at the MLB level, so he has shown decent power potential in his limited time in the majors. Rogers has the inside track on the backup role behind Eric Haase, but if the former manages to earn more playing time, he could have some fantasy appeal as a source of home runs from the catcher position.
Mar 3 2023Rogers went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers has gotten off to a strong spring start with two home runs and a 1.786 OPS across four games. The 27-year-old missed the entire 2022 season while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, though he appears healthy to begin the 2023 campaign. Rogers seems likely to emerge as the backup catcher behind Eric Haase.
Feb 15 2023Tigers manager A.J. Hinch doesn't believe that Rogers (elbow) will have any restrictions to begin 2023, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers has already been able to catch bullpens in Florida, and Hinch told reporters that the backstop sent him photos making throws at a variety of angles. He missed the 2022 season while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery that occurred in 2021. Assuming continued good health, Rogers should be the backup for Eric Haase during the 2023 campaign.
Feb 13 2023Rogers (elbow) was spotted catching Matthew Boyd's bullpen session at Monday's spring training workout and appears to be at full health ahead of the 2023 season, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Rogers missed the entire 2022 season while rehabbing from September 2021 Tommy John surgery, he was cleared to resume full hitting last summer. However, he wasn't able to start a throwing progression until the fall, but the 27-year-old backstop appears to be in sound health at the start of spring training. He'll be competing in camp for a spot on the Tigers' Opening Day roster as the top backup to presumptive No. 1 catcher Eric Haase.
Nov 9 2022Rogers (elbow) recently started a throwing progression and is currently playing catch from up to 60 feet, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers, who underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in September 2021, is aiming to be a full participant for spring training. He was already cleared for full hitting work shortly after the All-Star break this past season, but because he's regarded as a defense-first catcher, he wouldn't have offered much value as a designated hitter if the Tigers chose to activate him from the 60-day injured list. Expect the Tigers to reinstate him from the IL and tender him a 2023 contract before the Nov. 18 deadline, and if all goes well this offseason as he advances through his throwing progression, Rogers could be a candidate to make the Opening Day roster. With Tucker Barnhart becoming a free agent this winter, Eric Haase currently sits atop the Tigers' depth chart at catcher.
Aug 23 2022Tigers manager A.J. Hinch admitted Tuesday that Rogers (elbow) has yet to be cleared for a rehab assignment and is running out of time to return from the 60-day injured list this season, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers, who underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Sept. 8, 2021, resumed taking batting practice shortly after the All-Star break, but the 27-year-old catcher doesn't appear to be as progressing as quickly as expected in his throwing program. As a defense-first backstop, Rogers wouldn't give the Tigers much value if he were only able to serve as a designated hitter, so he likely won't be a serious candidate for a late-season call-up unless he's able to catch.
Jul 28 2022Rogers (elbow) took live batting practice Tuesday against rehabbing lefty Joey Wentz (shoulder) at the Tigers' spring training complex in Florida, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers remains on track to come off the 60-day injured list at some point before the season ends, but resuming full catching work will be the final test he needs to pass in his rehab from last September's Tommy John surgery before the Tigers activate him. Even if he's not ready to catch within the next couple of weeks, the Tigers could still send him out on a minor-league rehab assignment to pick up at-bats as a designated hitter.
Jul 13 2022Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Wednesday that Rogers (elbow) is progressing toward a return and is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list at some point this season, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. "He's ready to do most things on the field, except for the taxing part of throwing every single pitch as a catcher," Hinch said. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers is on the mend from last September's Tommy John surgery, but because he's a position player, he'll face a shorter timeline for his recovery than a pitcher would. Hinch noted that at this stage, Rogers is further along with his hitting program than his throwing program, the latter of which he began March 7. The Tigers haven't outlined a target date for when the 27-year-old catcher might start a minor-league rehab assignment, but he's expected to need the full 20-day rehab window to get his timing back at the plate.
Apr 6 2022Rogers (forearm) was placed on the 60-day injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wednesday's move is simply procedural since the catcher is expected to miss most or all of the 2022 campaign after he underwent Tommy John surgery last September. He began a throwing program in early March, but it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to game action. Tucker Barnhart and Eric Haase are slated to begin the year as Detroit's top two catchers.
Mar 7 2022Rogers (forearm) announced Monday via his personal Twitter account that he has began a throwing program. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Due to MLB's ongoing lockout, Rogers is unable to take part in spring training, but the Tigers aren't counting on the 26-year-old to be ready to play until late in the season anyway -- if at all -- while he recovers from the Tommy John surgery he underwent last September. The fact that Rogers is playing catch again six months after surgery is a positive sign, but he'll still need to resume hitting in addition to increasing his throwing distance and velocity before he's even cleared to play in minor-league rehab games. With Rogers out of the mix for at least the next few months, the Tigers will turn to Tucker Barnhart and Eric Haase to handle catching duties.
Sep 8 2021Rogers (forearm) underwent successful Tommy John surgery Wednesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager A.J. Hinch indicated in late August that Rogers would likely miss the remainder of the season due to a right forearm strain, but it wasn't until Wednesday that it was revealed that the young backstop would require surgery. Rogers is now officially out for the remainder of the 2021 campaign, and he'll likely need most or all of the 2022 season to complete his rehab from the procedure. The 26-year-old appeared in 38 games prior to his injury and slashed .239/.306/.496 with six homers, 17 runs, 17 RBI and a stolen base.
Aug 30 2021Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Monday that Rogers (forearm) may not have time to return from the 60-day injured list before the end of the season, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers has been out since mid-July with a strained right forearm. Reports from mid-August indicated that he was approximately a month away from returning, but he evidently hasn't progressed quite as quickly as the Tigers had hoped. The team is now less optimistic that he'll play again this season, though he's yet to be officially shut down.
Aug 19 2021Rogers (forearm) has a chance to return in mid-September, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will be eligible to return from the 60-day injured list Sept. 17, and it looks as though he may be healthy by that point. The Tigers hope he can begin a rehab assignment in approximately three weeks.
Aug 18 2021The Tigers transferred Rogers (forearm) to the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Recovering from a right forearm strain, Rogers will be eligible to return from the IL no sooner than Sept. 17. The catcher wasn't expected back until around that time, so the Tigers are able to free up a 40-man roster spot until he's healthy. More updates on Rogers and whether he'll play again in 2021 should become available as the season progresses into September.
Aug 8 2021Rogers (forearm) hasn't resumed throwing and remains several weeks away from making a return to full health, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. "We won't see him in the month of August. September at the earliest," manager A.J. Hinch said. " \We just hope there are no setbacks at this point. If we do anything that causes a setback between now and September, then we're talking about missing the rest of the year." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sidelined since July 19 with a pronator teres strain in his right forearm, Rogers' promising campaign could be at risk of ending early if hits any snags in what's already been a slow-moving recovery process. Though the Tigers value Rogers mostly for his defensive work at catcher, he hit his stride at the plate in the month before landing on the 10-day injured list, slashing .296/.367/.611 over that stretch. Eric Haase and Grayson Greiner will continue to share the catching duties while Rogers remains on the shelf.
Jul 22 2021Rogers (forearm) will need longer to recover than previously expected and will be shut down from baseball activities for the foreseeable future, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers hit the injured list Monday with a pronator teres strain in his right forearm. Initial reports indicated he'd be out 2-to-3 weeks, but that timeline was apparently too optimistic. The Tigers do still hope he can return by the end of the season, but there's a chance his campaign is already done.
Jul 20 2021Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said after Monday's 14-0 win over the Rangers that Rogers will likely be out for 2-to-3 weeks after he was diagnosed with a pronator teres strain of his right forearm, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. "We hope it's going to be resolved in the next couple of weeks," Hinch said of Rogers' injury. "He's going to have a rest period here. ... Once we knew Jake was going to be down for a minimum 5-to-7 days, we made the decision to put him on the injured list. During the game, we got the update that it's probably going to be a few weeks, but hopefully not major." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers was in Detroit's initial lineup as the starting catcher for the series opener, but he was scratched shortly before the contest when his arm was "bugging him" during pregame warmups, according to Hinch. He was sent in for medical tests shortly thereafter, which revealed the forearm strain. Detroit called up Grayson Greiner to take Rogers' spot on the active roster, and the combination of Greiner and Eric Haase will split time behind the dish while Rogers is on the mend.
Jul 19 2021Rogers (arm) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers was scratched from Monday's starting nine with soreness in his right arm, and he'll now be out for at least the next 10 days. He doesn't have a timeline for his return since the severity of the issue remains unclear. Grayson Greiner was called up for catching depth while Eric Haase should take over as Detroit's top backstop.
Jul 17 2021Rogers is on the bench for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old went 1-for-2 with a double in the afternoon contest, raising his average to .239 on the season and .290 in his last 10 games. Eric Haase will catch and bat sixth Saturday evening.
Jul 11 2021Rogers went 1-for-2 with a grand slam, two walks and two runs scored in Sunday's 12-9 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers blasted a 421-foot grand slam to give Detroit a 9-8 lead in the ninth inning but the Twins would eventually walk it off in the 10th. The 26-year-old catcher is up to six homers on the year, including three over his last nine appearances. Rogers is sporting an impressive .791 OPS through 35 games this season.
Jul 10 2021Rogers is not starting Saturday's game against the Twins, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old went 0-for-2 with a walk Friday, dropping his average to .258 in his last nine games. Rogers has hit two homers and driven in four runs in that span. Eric Haase is starting behind the dish and batting cleanup Saturday.
Jul 6 2021Rogers went 2-for-4 with a triple and a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers is known more for his defensive ability at catcher but he's held his own at the plate so far this season, as he now has five home runs and a .773 OPS through 31 games. He posted a .481 OPS in 35 games last year, so it's been a marked improvement offensively. Rogers should continue to see regular playing time behind the plate, though Eric Haase remains in the mix.
Jul 5 2021Rogers isn't starting Monday's game against the Rangers, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers has gone 2-for-8 with two runs and three strikeouts, but he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight game. Eric Haase will start behind the plate and bat fifth.
Jun 30 2021Rogers is not starting Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will hand the catching duties off to Eric Haase after delivering an RBI single during Game 1 of the twin bill.
Jun 29 2021Rogers is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Cleveland, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers sits after starting seven of the last nine games. Eric Haase will take over behind the plate in his absence.
Jun 28 2021Rogers went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Monday's 13-5 loss to Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers joined in on the slug fest Monday, as Detroit hit three home runs as a team and Cleveland launched two bombs. The Detroit catcher now has four home runs this season to go along with a .741 OPS. It's solid if not spectacular production, and as the team's best healthy defender behind the plate, he should remain in the lineup most days moving forward.
Jun 26 2021Rogers will be on the bench for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Astros, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers went 0-for-1 with a sacrifice bunt in the first game of the day. Unsurprisingly, he won't be asked to start behind the plate twice in one day, so Eric Haase will take over for him at catcher.
Jun 24 2021Rogers is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Astros, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers had caught each of the Tigers' last four games, so he'll just be getting a breather in the series opener. Eric Haase steps in behind the plate, forming a battery with starting pitcher Jose Urena.
Jun 22 2021Rogers went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, a run scored and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers was productive from the No. 9 spot in the batting order, and it looks like he's taking over as the primary catcher in Detroit, as this was his third start in a row. Eric Haase remains in the picture, but Rogers is considered the better defensive player and he's also two years younger, so the Tigers may be inclined to keep rolling him out there.
Jun 13 2021Rogers is starting at catcher and batting ninth in Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers are sliding Eric Haase over to left field, which opens up the catcher spot for Rogers. The team recently said Haase would have a larger role moving forward, which should include starts behind the plate and in the outfield. That will leave Rogers to fill in at catcher whenever Haase is somewhere else in the field, at least while Wilson Ramos (back) and Grayson Greiner (hamstring) are on the injured list.
Jun 10 2021Rogers went 2-for-4 with a home run, triple, two RBI and two runs scored Thursday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers took Justus Sheffield yard in the second inning. It was his second homer in as many games and third of the season. Five frames later, he tripled in his second RBI of the game. Rogers should continue to get periodic playing time so long as Grayson Greiner (hamstring) and Wilson Ramos (back) remain sidelined.
Jun 9 2021Rogers went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and two total runs scored in Wednesday's 9-6 extra-innings loss to Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The catcher went deep in the fifth inning off Seattle starter Chris Flexen for his second homer of the year. Rogers is slashing .225/.295/.400 with four RBI, four runs scored and a stolen base in 45 plate appearances. He'll continue to split time behind the dish with Eric Haase until one of Wilson Ramos (back) or Grayson Greiner (hamstring) is ready to return.
Jun 6 2021Rogers is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers is not in the starting nine for the third time in five games. Eric Haase will get the start behind the dish and bat fifth.
Jun 4 2021Rogers is not in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the White Sox, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will get a breather Friday as Eric Haase takes over behind the dish to catch Spencer Turnbull.
Jun 1 2021Rogers isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Brewers, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games after he went 1-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout Monday. Eric Haase will start behind the plate and bat sixth.
May 29 2021Rogers isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers has gone 0-for-10 with a walk and four strikeouts in his last four appearances and will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Eric Haase will start behind the plate and bat sixth.
May 27 2021Rogers is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers will cede catching duties to Eric Haase in the series finale after starting in three of the Tigers' last four games. The 26-year-old Rogers looks like he could be the Tigers' primary option behind the plate while Wilson Ramos (back) and Grayson Greiner (hamstring) are on the injured list.
May 26 2021Rogers will start at catcher and bat ninth Wednesday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers appear to view Rogers as their primary option at catcher ahead of Eric Haase while the top two options at the position -- Wilson Ramos (back) and Grayson Greiner (hamstring) -- are both on the 10-day injured list. Rogers will be behind the plate Wednesday for the third time in four games.
May 23 2021Rogers is starting at catcher and batting ninth in Sunday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wilson Ramos will serve as the designated hitter Sunday, opening up catching duties for Rogers with Eric Haase taking left field. The Tigers will likely tread carefully with the 33-year-old Ramos, so Rogers should see a little bit of playing time moving forward, but he probably won't be in the lineup enough to warrant much attention in standard leagues.
May 21 2021Rogers went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Friday's win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers batted ninth but still found a way to contribute to the Detroit victory. This was the 26-year-old's first game action since Monday, which is also when Wilson Ramos (back) returned from the injured list. With Ramos active, Rogers is unlikely to play enough to warrant fantasy attention, though the Tigers could give him more playing time if they fully fall out of contention.
May 15 2021Rogers is not in Saturday's lineup against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers drew the start behind the dish Friday night and delivered a solo home run. However, he'll give way to Eric Haase, who is hitting seventh while starting behind the plate Saturday.
May 14 2021Rogers went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He went back-to-back with Robbie Grossman in the sixth inning to spoil the Cubs' shutout bid. It was Rogers' first homer of the year, and the 26-year-old could provide some short-term fantasy value while Wilson Ramos (back) and Grayson Greiner (hamstring) remain sidelined.
May 13 2021Rogers is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Eric Haase will step in behind the dish in place of Rogers, who appears to have temporarily seized hold of the No. 1 catcher role in Detroit. However, Wilson Ramos (back) is expected to return from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Monday, so Rogers' run atop the depth chart will likely be short-lived.
May 12 2021Rogers will start at catcher and bat ninth Wednesday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Grayson Greiner (hamstring) joining Wilson Ramos (back) on the 10-day injured list, Rogers looks poised to serve as the Tigers' top backstop in the interim. Rogers' reign atop the depth chart is expected to last less than a week, as Ramos appears on track to return from the IL when first eligible next Monday.
May 7 2021Rogers was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old lost the backup job in spring training to Grayson Greiner, but he'll head to the majors Friday with starter Wilson Ramos (back) landing on the injured list. Greiner likely will take over primary duties behind the plate, but Rogers should see occasional opportunities until Ramos can return.
Mar 25 2021Rogers was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers was battling Grayson Greiner for the backup job behind Wilson Ramos but will wind up losing the contest. Rogers didn't get into a big-league game last season and produced a .125/.222/.259 slash line in his 35-game debut in 2019.
Mar 16 2021Rogers is just 2-for-18 with nine strikeouts in Grapefruit League play. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager A.J. Hinch previously said defense will be the key to Rogers securing the backup catcher role behind Wilson Ramos, but the organization would certainly like to see a little more offense than this. Rogers struggled when he made his MLB debut back in 2019, posting a .125/.222/.259 slash line with 51 strikeouts across 112 at-bats. Until he cuts down on the whiffs, he'll likely continue to post subpar offensive numbers.
Feb 20 2021Detroit manager A.J. Hinch said Rogers' performance behind the plate will determine his playing time more than his bat, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "I want him to know that he will lose playing time or lose his spot on this roster more because of what he does on defense," Hinch said. "We have to continue to encourage and get the most out of him defensively. That's his No. 1 priority." Rogers struggled to a .125/.222/.259 line during his 35 games in the majors in 2019, but Hinch's comments indicate that he's looking for a strong defensive catcher as a backup to Wilson Ramos and can live with some hiccups at the plate. Rogers and Grayson Greiner figure to battle for that reserve role this spring, with Greiner the presumed early favorite as the more veteran player.
Feb 15 2021Rogers and Grayson Greiner will likely compete this spring to serve as the backup catcher in Detroit behind new addition Wilson Ramos, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers signed Ramos to a one-year deal in January, and although the veteran had a down 2020 campaign, he is set to serve as the top backstop in Detroit. That leaves Rogers to battle with Greiner, unless the team opts to carry three catchers, which seems unlikely at this point. Rogers didn't make an appearance for the Tigers last year, but he did play in 35 games in 2019, slashing .125/.222/.259 with four home runs.
Jul 20 2020Rogers was reassigned to the Tigers' alternate training site Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both Rogers and Eric Haase were sent to the alternate site in Toledo, which clears the way for Austin Romine and Grayson Greiner to break summer camp on the active roster. Rogers could have a role on the team's three-player taxi squad for road games, as one spot needs to be used on a catcher, but the 25-year-old is otherwise on the outside looking in at the moment.
Jun 29 2020Rogers, who was added to the Tigers' 60-player pool Sunday, could get some MLB playing time in relief of Austin Romine and Eric Haase this season, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers was optioned to Triple-A Toledo in March, and it seemed like he was destined to spend much of if not all of the 2020 season there. However, the 25-year-old is now technically back in the majors, and with 60 games coming up in just 66 days, the Tigers may end up needing three catchers. It still wouldn't be wise to expect much from Rogers in 2020 with Romine and Haase around, and rookie second-rounder Dillon Dingler complicates his future outlook behind the plate in Detroit.
Mar 2 2020Rogers (back) went 1-for-1 with a walk, a two-run home run and two runs scored in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers made his first Grapefruit League appearance of the year, as back stiffness had kept him on the sidelines up until Monday. The 24-year-old got off to a nice start as he looks to push for a regular role in the majors, though he's likely behind Austin Romine and Grayson Greiner on the catcher depth chart. Rogers could spend more time at Triple-A this season after posting a rough .125/.222/.259 line in a 35-game MLB debut a year ago.
Feb 21 2020Rogers is only expected to miss two or three days with a sore back, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Initial reports on Rogers' back injury indicated it was nothing serious, and manager Ron Gardenhire confirmed as much Friday. He'll still have plenty of time to make his case for a roster spot, though his .125/.222/.259 line in 35 games as a rookie last season makes him a long shot at best.
Feb 20 2020Rogers won't be available Friday for the Tigers' exhibition game against Southeastern University due to back stiffness, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old had been scheduled to catch in the Tigers' spring opener, but those duties will now fall to Eric Haase. Rogers is being viewed as day-to-day and should be ready to make his Grapefruit League debut at some point next week if the TIgers clear him to resume workouts.
Sep 10 2019Rogers isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers is 0-for-12 over four games to begin September, so he's in line for another off day Tuesday. Grayson Greiner draws the start behind the dish and will bat eighth.
Sep 8 2019Rogers is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers struck out in all four at-bats Saturday and will return to the bench for the series finale. Grayson Greiner will start behind the plate for the Tigers.
Sep 6 2019Rogers is not in the lineup Friday in Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers hapless performance at the plate isn't getting any better. He's gone 2-for-48 with 16 strikeouts over his last 15 games. Grayson Greiner will catch Spencer Turnbull on Friday.
Sep 2 2019Rogers will start Monday against the Twins after John Hicks was scratched due to illness, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Aug 31 2019Rogers is not starting Saturday against the Twins.
Aug 28 2019Rogers will not start Wednesday's game against Cleveland.
Aug 25 2019Rogers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Aug 21 2019Rogers is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Astros.
Aug 15 2019Rogers is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners.
Aug 13 2019Rogers went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Tuesday's 11-6 loss to the Mariners.
Aug 11 2019Rogers is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Royals.
Aug 6 2019Rogers is not in the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox.
Aug 4 2019Rogers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Jul 31 2019Rogers went 1-for-2 with two walks, a solo home run and three runs scored in Wednesday's 9-1 win over the Angels.
Jul 30 2019Rogers' contract was selected from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday.
Jul 29 2019Rogers will have his contract selected from Triple-A Toledo prior to Tuesday's game against the Angels, Anthony French of the Detroit Free Press reports.