Will Vest
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Jun 29 2025Vest struck out one over a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest retired the side on a tidy eight pitches (six strikes) to earn his first save since June 12 versus the Orioles. He had a pinkie finger injury between those saves, which led to a blown save June 15 versus the Reds, but he avoided the injured list and has since turned in three scoreless innings. Vest is up to 13 saves, two holds and three blown saves while posting a 2.37 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 42:10 K:BB across 38 innings. Vest continues to hold an edge for saves over Tommy Kahnle, who worked the eighth inning Sunday.
Jun 17 2025Vest (finger) passed all tests and has been declared ready to pitch, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest was pulled from Sunday's appearance versus the Reds due to an injury to his right pinkie finger, but it appears he's already put the issue in the rearview mirror. The right-handed reliever leads the Tigers with 12 saves this season.
Jun 15 2025Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that Vest dealt with a pinkie injury during his relief appearance in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Reds, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. "[The pinkie] was bothering him, so we took him out. We'll get him evaluated, and he'll run through the whole battery of tests," Hinch said. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest -- who leads the Tigers with 12 saves -- entered Sunday's contest with a perfect 5-0 record but ended up taking the loss after he was unable to protect Detroit's 4-2 lead in the eighth inning. He retired just two of the six batters he faced and yielded three unearned runs on three hits. After he threw a wild pitch on his 28th pitch of the afternoon, Vest motioned to the dugout for a team trainer and was taken out, but it wasn't immediately known why he was removed from the contest until Hinch clarified the matter after the game. The Tigers should have a better idea on the severity of Vest's injury prior to Tuesday's game against the Pirates, but if the right-hander is down for a few days or requires a stint on the injured list, Tommy Kahnle would likely be next in line for saves.
Jun 12 2025Vest picked up the save, striking out two batters in a clean ninth inning, during Thursday's 4-1 victory over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest picked up his 12th save and eighth in a row Thursday against the Orioles. It was a good rebound outing for the closer, working into a game for the first time since allowing his first home run since March 28 during Tuesday's appearance. Working a 1-2-3 ninth inning, the 30-year-old also made it 10 straight appearances without walking a batter, striking out 10 over 11.2 innings pitched in those outings.
Jun 10 2025Vest allowed a run in an inning of work but managed to secure the save in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Orioles. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest had a little wiggle room, so the solo shot he allowed to Jordan Westburg was of little consequence, and the veteran righty managed to secure his 11th save of the year in 13 chances. Vest has been lights out with a 1.89 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 34 strikeouts in 33.1 innings, and he leads the team in saves, with Tommy Kahnle sitting behind him with eight. Kahnle will continue to see high-leverage work, but Vest has done enough to remain Detroit's top closing option for the time being.
Jun 6 2025Vest earned the save against the Cubs on Friday, allowing one hit across 1.1 scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest took over for Tarik Skubal in the eighth inning and needed 21 pitches to secure a four-out save. The 30-year-old has opened June with 4.1 scoreless frames after allowing runs in back-to-back outings to close May. On the season, he's 10-for-12 in save chances with a stellar 1.72 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 32:9 K:BB across 31.1 innings.
Jun 4 2025Vest (5-0) tossed two scoreless innings of relief with three strikeouts to earn the win in Wednesday's 5-4 victory over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Detroit starter Sawyer Gipson-Long only covered 3.2 innings, the Tigers needed a lift from their bullpen, and Vest was up to the challenge. The veteran righty has been excellent this season with a 1.80 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 32 strikeouts across 30 innings. Vest has also already matched his regular-season win total from the last two years combined.
Jun 1 2025Vest threw a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest needed just nine pitches to secure his second save of the weekend. The right-hander has allowed only two earned runs over his past 10 appearances and has now converted five straight save chances. On the season, he's 9-for-11 in save opportunities with a 1.93 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 29:9 K:BB across 28 innings.
May 31 2025Vest gave up a run on two hits while striking out one in the ninth inning Friday to record his eighth save of the season in a 7-5 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second straight appearance in which Vest has been charged with a run, but he held a 0.00 ERA in 12 May innings prior to that. The right-hander is the lead dog in the Tigers' closer committee right now, picking up three of the team's last four saves, and on the season Vest sports a 2.00 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 29:9 K:BB through 27 innings while converting eight of his 10 save chances.
May 27 2025Vest allowed a run on two hits over one inning during Tuesday's win against the Giants. He struck out one batter and earned a save. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest served up an RBI double to Wilmer Flores in the ninth frame but retired the next three batters to finish off the 3-1 win. It was Vest's seventh save in nine chances. He had thrown 12 innings in May without giving up an earned run before Tuesday, and he still owns a strong 1.73 ERA across 26 frames this season.
May 26 2025Vest picked up the save in Monday's 3-1 win over the Giants, surrendering one hit and striking out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In what has been a closer-by-committee of sorts in Detroit to start the season, it was Vest who was asked to get the final three outs against the Giants on Monday, earning his sixth save of the season. That pulls him even in saves on the Tigers with fellow high-leverage arm Tommy Kahnle. The 29-year-old has now recorded six straight scoreless outings, allowing just three hits with five strikeouts over six innings during the streak.
May 18 2025Vest tossed a scoreless inning with one strikeout to record the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite not allowing a hit or a walk, Vest needed 24 pitches to retire three batters, but he still managed to earn his fifth save of the year in seven chances. The veteran righty is strengthening his hold on the top closer role in Detroit, as he now has a sparkling 1.66 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 25 strikeouts across 21.2 innings. Tommy Kahnle, who has five saves of his own this season, worked a clean eighth inning Sunday and will continue to be in the mix for saves moving forward.
May 14 2025Vest (3-0) worked around two hits to pitch a scoreless inning of relief and earn the win in Wednesday's 6-5 victory over the Red Sox. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest now has two wins over his last four appearances out of the bullpen, and he's already tied his career high with three wins overall this season. The veteran righty has been locked in with a 1.80 ERA,1.05 WHIP and 23 strikeouts across 20 innings. Vest has four saves as well, and while Tommy Kahnle is also in the mix at the end of games, the former has established definite fantasy value so far in 2025.
May 9 2025Vest struck out one batter without allowing a hit or walk in a scoreless ninth inning in Friday's win against Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Tommy Kahnle holding down the eighth inning following Tarik Skubal's seven-inning masterpiece, Vest was brought in for the ninth to protect the Tigers' one-run lead. He needed only 10 pitches (nine strikes) to get through the inning and finishing things off by getting Adolis Garcia to fly out to center field. It was Vest's fifth save of the season on six opportunities, and his small pitch count Friday should make him available out of the bullpen for Saturday's game. He has a 2.12 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 19:7 K:BB across 17 innings this season.
Apr 21 2025Vest picked up the save in Monday's 6-4 win against the Padres, pitching a clean inning with one strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After both Tommy Kahnle (18 pitches) and Tyler Holton (28 pitches) appeared in Sunday's loss, Vest was called upon to polish off this win. The 29-year-old righty performed admirably, setting down the side in order on 10 pitches, nine of which were strikes. While Kahnle and Holton are the best candidates for saves in the Detroit bullpen, the closer situation is far from settled. Vest, with his stellar 0.93 ERA and 0.62 WHIP across 9.2 innings, is likely to see save opportunities here and there throughout the season.
Apr 19 2025Vest gave up a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his first save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tommy Kahnle and Tyler Holton had both pitched Thursday and Friday and were unavailable, leaving closing duties to Vest. The right-hander wasn't exactly sharp, but after putting two runners aboard with two outs, he coaxed a pop-up from Kyle Isbel to end the afternoon. Vest has had an impressive start to the season overall in a high-leverage role for the Tigers, posting a 1.04 ERA, 0.69 WHIP and 9:3 K:BB through 8.2 innings with one win and one hold in addition to Saturday's save.
Apr 12 2025Vest (1-0) tossed 1.1 scoreless innings of relief and earned the win in Friday's 7-6 victory over the Twins. He allowed one hit and struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest recorded the last out of the bottom of the seventh inning and then pitched a clean eighth as well. After allowing a run in his first appearance of the year back on March 28 against the Dodgers, the veteran righty has rattled off five straight scoreless outings. Overall, Vest has a strong 1.59 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and seven strikeouts across 5.2 innings of relief. He should continue to work in a high-leverage role in front of Tommy Kahnle.
Jan 9 2025Vest and the Tigers agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million contract Thursday to avoid arbitration, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest enjoyed a career-best season out of the Detroit bullpen in 2024, turning in a 2.82 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 63:18 K:BB in 70.1 regular-season innings while gathering three wins, two saves and 14 holds. The Tigers' closing situation isn't settled heading into 2025, but Vest likely won't be manager A.J. Hinch's top choice for save situations and is expected to continue seeing the bulk of his opportunities in the seventh and eighth innings.
Sep 18 2024Vest retired the final two batters of Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Royals, including one by strikeout, to record the save. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Vest's first save since Aug. 11 and just his second of the season, but it was a critical one, as the Tigers moved within a half game of a playoff spot with a big win against a division rival. The righty reliever was needed in the spot because regular closer Jason Foley pitched each of the last three days. Vest is behind Foley and Tyler Holton in the bullpen pecking order for Detroit, though he's been a steady presence with a 3.02 ERA this year across 65.2 innings of relief.
Sep 2 2024Vest tossed 1.2 scoreless innings of relief to earn a hold in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Red Sox. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest continues to be a reliable bullpen option for the Tigers with a 3.05 ERA across 59 innings this season to go along with nine holds, which is second on the team. The veteran has four of those holds dating back to the beginning of August as well as his first and only save of the season on Aug. 11. Jason Foley and Tyler Holton are the top closing options in Detroit, though Vest has proven himself capable of handling high-leverage work.
Aug 29 2024The Tigers activated Vest (personal) from the paternity list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest was away for the last three games while welcoming a new addition to his family. He will be available out of the Detroit bullpen for Thursday's series finale against the Angels.
Aug 26 2024The Tigers placed Vest on the paternity list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest will now miss a maximum of three games while away from the team. Across 57 outings this season, Vest has registered one save and eight holds with a 3.20 ERA and 1.26 WHIP across 56.1 innings. Right-hander Mason Englert was recalled from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move.
Aug 24 2024Vest (3-4) tossed 1.1 scoreless innings of relief to earn the win in Friday's 5-2 victory over the White Sox. He allowed one hit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest came on with two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning, then worked through the seventh inning as well to earn the win when the Tigers scored twice in the top half to break a 2-2 tie. The veteran righty is having another quality season with a 3.11 ERA across 55 innings of relief. Vest is getting high-leverage work, though Jason Foley is seeing the bulk of the save opportunities for the Tigers, including in Friday's contest.
Aug 11 2024Vest worked around a walk to pitch a scoreless ninth inning and secure the save in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Giants. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest blew a save in his last appearance Thursday when he allowed two runs while retiring only two batters. The veteran righty bounced back with a better performance Sunday to earn his first save of the season. Jason Foley leads Detroit with 15 saves but he wasn't used in Sunday's game after last pitching on Friday. Six players on the Tigers now have saves this year after Vest recorded his first, making this a murky bullpen at best currently.
Aug 9 2024Vest (2-4) retired two batters via strikeout but also allowed two runs on two hits and a walk to blow the save and take the loss Thursday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Detroit's top closing option, Jason Foley, had pitched each of the previous two games, so the Tigers turned to Vest on Thursday. The righty struggled as he blew his fifth save chance of the season. Vest still has a solid 3.16 ERA overall, and he should continue to see high-leverage work, but the late-inning situation in Detroit's bullpen remains murky. Foley hasn't recorded a save since July 10 but still leads the team with 15, while Vest, Tyler Holton and Shelby Miller are seem like candidates to get save opportunities down the stretch as well.
Jul 14 2024Vest (2-3) tossed a scoreless inning of relief to earn the win in Saturday's 11-9, 10-inning victory over the Dodgers. He walked one and struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest was the last of six Detroit pitchers to appear in the contest, and he calmly navigated the top of the 10th inning on 12 pitches before Gio Urshela ended the game with a walk-off homer in the bottom half. The veteran righty has been solid once again this season with a 3.27 ERA and 36 strikeouts across 41.1 innings. Vest should continue to work in a high-leverage setup role for the Tigers ahead of Jason Foley, though it's a fairly fluid bullpen, and Vest could see some save opportunities down the stretch if Foley stumbles.
Jul 9 2024Vest (1-3) allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits over 1.1 innings of relief to take the loss Tuesday against the Guardians. He walked one and struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest got the final out of the ninth inning but ran into some trouble in the 10th to take his third loss of the season and second this month. Despite the hiccup, the righty has been solid this year with a 3.43 ERA across 39.1 innings out of Detroit's bullpen. Vest should continue to work in a high-leverage role for the Tigers, though he's been clearly behind Jason Foley for save opportunities thus far.
Apr 24 2024Vest (1-1) allowed three runs on three hits across an inning of work to take the loss Wednesday against the Rays. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest has been mostly good so far this season, though his ERA climbed from 1.64 to 3.75 with this clunker. The righty turned in a 2.98 ERA across 48 games last year, so this poor performance will likely just be a blip on the radar. Vest should remain locked into a high-leverage setup role for the Tigers, but his fantasy value is somewhat limited because he's not seeing save opportunities at the moment.
Apr 7 2024Vest has logged 4.1 scoreless innings across four appearances to start the season. He's struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran righty has picked up where he left off last season. Vest recorded a 2.98 ERA and 1.10 WHIP while striking out 56 batters across 48.1 innings in 2023. It looks like he'll once again post good ratios with a decent amount of strikeouts if he keeps up his current form. Vest could also see some save opportunities in a fluid Detroit bullpen, though he's likely behind Alex Lange, Jason Foley and Shelby Miller in the pecking order.
Mar 10 2024Vest logged a scoreless inning of relief with two strikeouts in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, lowering his spring ERA to 4.91. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest allowed two runs while retiring just two batters in his second spring appearance back on Feb. 29, but he's otherwise logged three scoreless outings with four strikeouts. The righty was a strong asset for the Tigers in 2023, recording a 2.98 ERA and 56 strikeouts across 48.1 innings of relief. Vest should once again work in a high-leverage role in front of closer Alex Lange, and he's a candidate for save chances if Lange struggles, though Jason Foley and Shelby Miller would also likely be in the mix.
Sep 30 2023Vest will serve as the Tigers' opening pitcher Saturday against the Guardians, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers are treating their penultimate game of the regular season as a bullpen day, with Vest unlikely to work more than an inning or two before giving way to a slew of relievers. Vest will be serving as an opener for the fourth time this season.
Sep 23 2023Vest (2-1) allowed three runs (two earned) on two hits while retiring just a single batter to take the loss Friday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Starter Sawyer Gipson-Long allowed just one run across five innings, but Vest couldn't keep it up in the sixth, and he ended up taking his first loss of the year out of the bullpen. Part of the damage was a home run by Brent Rooker, which was just the third long ball allowed by Vest this season across 45.1 innings. The righty has been solid overall with a 3.18 ERA and 1.15 WHIP, and he should get a few more opportunities to pitch before the schedule wraps up.
Sep 20 2023Vest allowed a hit and struck out two over 1.2 innings to earn the save in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Regular closer Alex Lange blew a save Tuesday and had pitched three of the last four days, while Vest was fresher. Vest threw 23 pitches (15 strikes) to get the last five outs of this contest for his second save this season. He's added 10 holds and two blown saves, and he's on an 11.2-inning scoreless streak. For the year, Vest has a 2.80 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 52:13 K:BB across 45 innings.
Sep 16 2023Vest allowed a hit and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest extended his scoreless streak to 8.2 innings with this effort, which came after Alex Lange blew a save chance in the ninth inning. This was Vest's first save of the season and the second of his career. He's added 10 holds, a 3.00 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 48:13 K:BB through 42 innings this season, operating in a somewhat high-leverage setup role at times.
Aug 11 2023Vest (leg) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest returns to the majors after four rehab appearances with Triple-A Toledo. In 4.0 innings, he allowed four earned runs, but had a perfect inning in his last game. Before suffering the leg strain, the reliever had a 2.53 ERA in the month of June. In a corresponding move, Chasen Shreve was designated for assignment.
Aug 1 2023Vest (leg) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A strained right leg has kept Vest on the shelf since late June, and he appears to be approaching a return to Detroit's bullpen. The 28-year-old righty holds a 2.73 ERA and 1.08 WHIP through 29.2 innings and figures to return within a week.
Jun 27 2023Detroit placed Vest on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right lower leg strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest suffered the injury in Monday's series opener against the Rangers and will be sidelined through the All-Star break. He leaves behind a 2.73 ERA and 32:9 K:BB through 29.2 innings of work this season with the Tigers.
Jun 26 2023Vest was lifted from Monday's game against the Rangers due to right knee discomfort, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest is likely headed for further evaluation after exiting in the second inning of Monday's clash. The right-hander will be considered day-to-day until the Tigers provide an update on his status.
Jun 18 2023Vest will start Sunday's game against the Twins, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old delivered a scoreless frame as the opener Friday and will receive another start in Sunday's series finale. Vest hasn't recorded more than six outs in any of his 23 appearances this year, so he should turn things over to the bullpen after an inning or two.
Jun 16 2023Vest will serve as the Tigers' opener Friday against the Twins, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest took his first opener turn of the year last Sunday against the Diamondbacks and worked a scoreless first frame. He'll look to repeat that Friday versus Minnesota, with Tyler Alexander likely slated for bulk relief.
Jun 11 2023Vest will serve as the Tigers' opening pitcher for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest hasn't recorded more than six outs in any of his 20 appearances on the season, so he's unlikely to work more than once through the order before giving way to Joey Wentz, who will work as a bulk reliever in his normal turn through the rotation. The 28-year-old Vest will be making his first start of the season and the third of his MLB career.
May 31 2023Vest (2-0) pitched 1.2 scoreless innings of relief to earn the win Wednesday against the Rangers. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Starter Joey Went covered 4.1 innings before giving way to Vest. The latter has been a strong relief option this year, as he now has a 2.84 ERA and has struck out 20 batters in 19 innings. Alex Lange has locked down the closer job with his own stellar play, but Vest has carved out an important role in the Detroit bullpen.
May 16 2023Vest tossed two scoreless innings of relief with three strikeouts in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest cruised through the seventh and eighth innings on 17 pitches, with 15 of those strikes. The righty lowered his ERA to 1.42 in the process, and while Alex Lange appears to be locked in as the team's closer, Vest has been a great reliever so far. He has some fantasy value as long as he's contributing elite ratios and good strikeout numbers.
Mar 17 2023Vest has been held out of Grapefruit League games lately as he works on his delivery, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest has been blasted for eight runs over just three innings this spring. He'll throw live batting practice Saturday and could get into a game after that. "We have to get him moving down the mound the way he normally does," Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said.
Mar 5 2023Vest allowed six runs on four hits and two walks while not recording an out in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a disastrous outing for Vest, who looked better in his spring debut Wednesday, tossing a scoreless inning with two strikeouts. The righty should still have a key role after appearing in 59 games for the Tigers last season, though he could slide down some in the bullpen pecking order if he continues to struggle throughout the spring. Vest is likely behind Alex Lange and Jose Cisnero as a closing option at this point, so his fantasy value is limited.
Oct 4 2022Vest is expected to start Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mariners, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old made an emergency start last week and is set to start again in Tuesday's nightcap, assuming he isn't needed to pitch in Game 1. Vest hasn't covered more than an inning during any of his past 10 outings, so he's unlikely to record more than a few outs as an opener.
Sep 28 2022Vest will start Wednesday's game against the Royals, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Matt Manning was scheduled to start and went through his pregame routine Wednesday as usual, but Vest will instead take the mound first for Detroit. Vest hasn't thrown more than two frames in any appearance this year, so he should give way to the bullpen after an inning or two.
Aug 9 2022Vest allowed three runs on three hits and a walk across an inning of relief in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Starter Tyler Alexander was tagged with a tough-luck loss, as he left the game after seven innings with the Tigers trailing 2-0 against Cleveland ace Shane Bieber, but Vest quickly made matters worse in the eighth inning. The three earned runs are the most allowed in an appearance by the righty since he got tagged for five runs back on June 26. Vest has still been mostly good for the Tigers with a 3.77 ERA and 43 strikeouts across 43 innings this season, though he's working in middle relief, which limits his fantasy appeal.
Jul 23 2022Vest (personal) was reinstated from the paternity list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest landed on the paternity list Thursday but will rejoin the Tigers after spending a few days away from the team. He's posted a 2.35 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 7.2 innings over six relief appearances since the start of July.
Jul 21 2022The Tigers placed Vest on the paternity list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Vest was scheduled to go on paternity leave last Sunday, the Tigers didn't officially deactivate him since their game that day against Cleveland was postponed. Vest will now go on the list Thursday as the Tigers begin their second-half schedule, and he'll be able to spend up to three days away from the team. He'll be activated no later than Sunday, in advance of the Tigers' series finale with the Twins.
Jul 17 2022Vest was placed on the paternity list Sunday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest will be away from the team as he attends the birth of his child. Considering the All-Star break begins Monday, the right-hander could be ready to go by the time the Tigers play again July 21.
Jul 6 2022The Tigers recalled Vest from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even though Detroit optioned Vest to Triple-A after the second game of Monday's doubleheader with the Guardians, he'll be eligible to rejoin the big club two days later since fellow reliever Wily Peralta (hamstring) was moved to the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. In his 26 appearances out of the Tigers bullpen this season, Vest has picked up one save and no holds while submitting a 3.41 ERA and 1.14 WHIP.
Jul 4 2022Vest was optioned to Triple-A Toledo following Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Guardians, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest has been a reliable reliever for the Tigers so far this season, as he's posted a 3.41 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with a 32:11 K:BB across 29 frames in 2022. He'll be sent to Triple-A to make room for the addition of Drew Hutchison, who is scheduled to start Tuesday's contest.
Jun 8 2022Vest (1-1) pitched a scoreless inning of relief with a strikeout and earned the win Wednesday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest earned his first win of the year and just the second of his MLB career, as he typically works the middle innings and doesn't factor into the decision too often. Even without wins, the righty has been effective for the Tigers with a 1.80 ERA, 0.60 WHIP and 26 strikeouts across 20 innings this year.
May 31 2022The Tigers reinstated Vest (illness) from the COVID-19-related injured list in advance of the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Twins, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager A.J. Hinch said earlier in the day that Vest wouldn't be activated from the IL until Wednesday, but the Tigers opted to expedite the right-hander's return so the team could have a fresh arm in the bullpen for the final game of the twin bill. Drew Carlton, who tossed three innings of long relief in the Tigers' 8-2 loss in Game 1, was optioned to Triple-A Toledo to clear a spot for Vest. The 26-year-old made a 10-pitch relief appearance in a rehab game with Toledo on Monday, so the Tigers would likely prefer to stay away from Vest on Tuesday, if possible.
May 30 2022Vest (illness) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest has been out for 10 days after testing positive for COVID-19. Given the relatively short length of his absence, he may not need more than a single rehab appearance before returning to the active roster.
May 26 2022Vest (illness) cleared the league's health and safety protocols and rejoined the team Thursday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Vest is no longer isolating from the team, he remains on the COVID-19 injured list ahead of the Tigers' four-game series against Cleveland. The right-hander is expected to ramp up his workload and pitch in a rehab game prior to rejoining Detroit's bullpen, but it seems likely he'll be activated at some point next week.
May 20 2022Vest was placed on the injured list Friday after he tested positive for COVID-19, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It seemed likely that Vest was in the league's COVID-19 protocols after he was placed on the injured list without a designation Friday. Since he's tested positive for the virus he'll need to clear the league's protocols before he's eligible to rejoin the team.
May 14 2022Vest struck out both batters he faced to record his first career save in Friday's 4-2 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gregory Soto got the call to begin the ninth inning and protect a two-run lead, but after he hit two batters and walked another around a strikeout, manager A.J. Hinch decided to turn things over to Vest with a stretch of right-handed batters due up for Baltimore. Despite having not pitched with a lead all season, the 26-year-old coolly got Ramon Urias and Rylan Bannon to flail away at sliders to secure the save. Vest has been something of a revelation in the Tigers' bullpen so far in 2022, posting a 1.17 ERA, 0.46 WHIP and 20:3 K:BB through 15.1 innings, and he appears to have earned a high-leverage role -- one which could result in more save chances given Soto's struggles so far.
Apr 30 2022Vest logged two scoreless innings of relief in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Dodgers. He allowed one hit and struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest has been a bright spot so far for the 6-13 Tigers, as the righty has a 2.08 ERA, 0.69 WHIP and 10 strikeouts across 8.2 innings pitched. The 26-year-old is locked into a middle-relief role, and though he's pitched well, his fantasy value is limited at the moment because he's not in the mix for saves. That could change if anything happens to closer Gregory Soto, however.
Apr 6 2022Vest's contract was selected by the Tigers on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest was informed Tuesday that he'll begin the season on the major-league roster, and the Tigers made the move official a day later as part of a large batch of transactions to finalize the roster. The 26-year-old made six relief appearances this spring and posted a 4.50 ERA, 9:3 K:BB and 1.33 WHIP in six innings.
Apr 5 2022The Tigers informed Vest on Tuesday that he'll be included in the team's Opening Day bullpen, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fellow non-roster relievers Drew Hutchison and Jacob Barnes are also set to make the team, so Detroit will need to make corresponding transactions to clear spots on the 40-man roster for all three pitchers. Vest made his big-league debut with Seattle in 2021, appearing in 32 games out of the Mariners bullpen and submitting a 6.17 ERA and 1.60 WHIP in 35 innings. He'll likely be relegated to low-leverage work to begin his time with the Tigers.
Mar 31 2022Vest could earn a spot in the Tigers' bullpen to begin the season, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest made his MLB debut last season and pitched in 32 games for Seattle, so he has experience at this level. He may end up shuttling between Triple-A and the majors ultimately, so his fantasy value is limited unless he's able to secure a more reliable role in Detroit.
Jul 17 2021Vest was returned to the Tigers organization Saturday after going unclaimed on waivers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rule 5 pick was designated for assignment Monday, resulting in his return to Detroit. Vest had a 6.17 ERA in 35 innings with the Mariners this season and figures to get an opportunity with the Tigers at some point in the second half.
Jul 12 2021The Mariners designated Vest for assignment Monday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The transaction clears room on the 40-man roster for starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, who was reinstated from the COVID-19-related injured list. A rookie right-handed reliever, Vest worked mostly in low-leverage spots out of the Seattle bullpen, accruing a 6.17 ERA and 1.60 WHIP to go with six holds across 35 innings. Since the Mariners acquired Vest with a Rule 5 selection in December, he'll have to be offered back to the Tigers if he isn't scooped up off waivers.
Jun 1 2021Vest secured his sixth hold in an extra-inning win over the Athletics on Monday, firing a perfect seventh inning during which he recorded a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest fired five of nine pitches for strikes during a highly efficient frame, one that marked his first appearance since May 19 after a 10-day stint on the COVID-19 injured list. The right-hander has three holds in his last four trips to the mound, but he's also proven a bit erratic, having surrendered multiple earned runs in three of his last six outings.
May 29 2021Vest (undisclosed) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old landed on the COVID IL on May 21 after a potential positive test by a member of the pitching staff, and he'll rejoin the active roster Saturday. Vest has a 4.22 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 15:10 K:BB with five holds across 21.1 innings this season.
May 21 2021Vest was placed on the injured list due to a potential positive COVID-19 test to a member of the Mariners' pitching staff. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Robert Dugger, Anthony Misiewicz and Drew Steckenrider all landed on the injured list in the same list of roster moves, so the assumption is that one of them tested positive and the others are being held out due to contact tracing. Vest has given up eight earned runs in 8.1 innings this month.
May 16 2021Vest secured his fourth hold in Saturday's win over the Indians, firing a scoreless eighth inning during which he did not allow a hit, issued a walk and recorded a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vest threw 10 of 15 pitches for strikes while bouncing back from a pair of forgettable appearances against the Rangers and Dodgers during which he allowed six earned runs over 3.1 innings. Vest coaxed his ERA back to 3.66 with Saturday's clean effort, and it was encouraging to see manager Scott Servais go right back to him after the pair of stumbles during the previous week's time.
Apr 20 2021Vest recorded his second hold in a win over the Dodgers on Monday, recording a strikeout over a scoreless one-third of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A Rule 5 pick this past December, Vest apparently demonstrated enough upside for the Mariners to retain him on the Opening Day roster despite a rough spring in which he pitched to a 5.91 ERA across 10 appearances. That faith seems to paying dividends early, as the hard-throwing right-hander now boasts an 0.93 ERA and 1.03 WHIP across 9.2 innings over eight appearances.
Dec 10 2020The Mariners selected Vest with the 10th pick of the Rule 5 draft. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A 25-year-old righty reliever, Vest has never made a start in pro ball since the Tigers drafted him in the 12th round of the 2017 draft. He logged a 3.27 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 58 strikeouts in 55 innings across the top three levels of the minors in 2019, so he is relatively close to big-league ready, compared to other prospects selected in the Rule 5 draft. He should work in low-leverage situations for Seattle.