Spencer Torkelson
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Jun 26 2025Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and an additional run scored in Thursday's 8-0 win over the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson opened the scoring in the second inning with a solo shot off Jeffrey Springs, his 17th of the year. The homer is Torkelson's first since June 10. The 25-year-old first baseman had gone just 2-for-27 (.074) in seven games prior to Thursday. Overall, Torkelson's slashing .224/.328/.474 with 50 RBI and 45 runs scored across 320 plate appearances this season.
Jun 24 2025Torkelson is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second time in three contests that Torkelson -- who is 4-for-32 over his last nine games -- has been absent from the lineup. Colt Keith is at first base and batting leadoff Tuesday.
Jun 21 2025Torkelson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson will get a day to clear his head Saturday after going 0-for-12 across his last three games. While he sits, Colt Keith will start at first base for Detroit while Kerry Carpenter works as the DH and Wenceel Perez starts in right field.
Jun 14 2025Torkelson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson will rest his legs Saturday after going 8-for-25 (.320) with two homers, five RBI and four runs scored across his last seven games. His absence will put Colt Keith at first base and open a spot in the lineup for Wenceel Perez to bat seventh while covering left field.
Jun 10 2025Torkelson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson's 16th home run of the season in the fifth inning with a runner on ended up being the difference in the game. The slugging infielder only hit 10 long balls during the 2024 regular season, but he did manage a career-best 31 home runs back in 2023. Torkelson may never hit for a great average, though he could approach 40 homers if he maintains his current pace and stays healthy.
Jun 8 2025Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a two-run double in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson put the Tigers on the board in the first inning after smacking a two-run double off Cade Horton to center field. It was Torkelson's 11th multi-RBI game of the season, and his 15 home runs and 45 RBI (across 268 plate appearances) both rank fourth in the American League.
Jun 6 2025Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-1 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson singled in the second inning and later launched what proved to be the game-winning solo homer in the sixth. It was a much-needed boost for the first baseman, who came into the weekend mired in a 1-for-18 slump over his previous five games. On the season, he's slashing .232/.341/.500 with 15 home runs, 43 RBI, 37 runs scored and one stolen base across 261 plate appearances.
Jun 2 2025Torkelson is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson appears to be getting a routine day off. Colt Keith will start at first base and bat sixth for the Tigers in Monday's series opener.
May 28 2025Torkelson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson will get a rest day for the series finale against San Francisco, taking a seat for the first time in 12 games. In his place, Colt Keith will play first base while Gleyber Torres slides to second base and Riley Greene serves as the DH.
May 21 2025Torkelson went 2-for-2 with two walks, a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson continued his strong recent play, as he's now slashing .283/.381/.491 with two home runs and 12 RBI over his last 15 games. The two free passes are encouraging as well, and the 25-year-old's walk rate is now slightly above 13 percent, up from 8.8 percent during the 2024 regular season. Torkelson being more patient at the plate bodes well for him maintaining his high level of production.
May 18 2025Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After plating Detroit's only run of the game on a solo home run Saturday, Torkelson once again provided the team's offense Sunday, with the key play being a two-run double in the first inning to put his team up 2-0. The infielder now has a robust .886 OPS and leads the Tigers with 12 homers and 38 RBI, continuing a bounce-back campaign after a disappointing 2024.
May 14 2025Torkelson is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson clubbed his 11th home run in Tuesday's extra-innings victory over the Red Sox, but he will receive just his second day off of the season in Wednesday's series finale. Colt Keith is playing first base for the Tigers and Kerry Carpenter will be the club's designated hitter.
May 13 2025Torkelson went 1-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run and two total runs scored in Tuesday's 10-9 win over the Red Sox in 11 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson hit his 11th home run of the season in the fourth inning against Boston starter Brayan Bello. The infielder surpassed the 10 long balls he recorded in the regular season last year, when he posted a disappointing .669 OPS during a down campaign. Torkelson may never deliver a great batting average, but the 25-year-old has real power, and he's seemingly put his 2024 struggles behind him.
May 11 2025Torkelson went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson provided all of Detroit's offense on a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning. The infielder is now up to 33 RBI in 41 games this year to go along with 10 home runs and an .874 OPS. It's a huge step forward from 2024, when Torkelson had a total of 10 long balls and 37 RBI to go along with a disappointing .669 OPS over 92 regular-season games.
May 8 2025Torkelson went 5-for-9 with two doubles, four RBI and two runs scored as the Tigers swept Thursday's doubleheader versus the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson hadn't put together a multi-hit effort since April 17, but he took advantage of the Rockies' lackluster pitching in the twin bill. Over seven games in May, the first baseman has gone 9-for-30 (.300) with five extra-base hits and eight RBI. He's up to a .254/.356/.551 slash line with 10 homers, 11 doubles, 32 RBI, 28 runs scored and a stolen base over 38 games this season. Torkelson's performance took a step back in 2024, but he could have a breakout year in his fourth major-league season.
May 4 2025Torkelson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson hit his team-leading 10th home run of the season in the eighth inning as Detroit mounted an unsuccessful comeback attempt. The 25-year-old has seen his average tumble a bit as he's batting just .125 over his last 10 games, but he's gone deep three times during that time and his power remains his top fantasy asset.
Apr 30 2025Torkelson is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first day off this season for Torkelson, who is in a bit of a mini-slump in going just 4-for-31 at the dish over the last nine games. Colt Keith will play first base and bat fifth for the Tigers.
Apr 20 2025Torkelson went 1-for-3 with a walk and a three-run home run in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Following a disappointing 2024 campaign, Torkelson has gotten off to a great start in 2025, and his long ball Saturday proved to be the game winner. The 25-year-old has a robust 1.049 OPS, seven home runs and 21 RBI through 21 games. The homer and RBI totals lead the team and rank among the top five in the majors as well.
Apr 17 2025Torkelson went 2-for-4 with one walk, one double and three RBI in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson opened Thursday's scoring with a two-run double in the third inning, and he tallied a third RBI in the eighth frame when his single to center field brought Ryan Kreidler home. Torkelson has logged at least one RBI in five of his last six games and has a 1.035 OPS over that span.
Apr 16 2025Torkelson went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As was the case Sunday, when the Tigers fell 5-1 to the Twins, Torkelson provided all of the team's offense with a solo shot. The slugger is now up to six home runs through 18 games, and if he keeps up this level of production and stays relatively healthy, Torkelson has a good shot to surpass the career high of 31 home runs he posted back in 2023.
Apr 14 2025Torkelson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Detroit couldn't muster much offense as a team, Torkelson still managed to continue his hot stretch. The 25-year-old went deep for the second straight game against Minnesota, and he has four home runs in his last eight contests overall. Torkelson appears to be putting a down 2024 behind him and could be poised for some big power numbers in 2025.
Apr 12 2025Torkelson went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old wrapped up the scoring on the afternoon with a mammoth two-run homer off Kody Funderburk in the sixth inning, a blast estimated at 421 feet after bouncing off the facing of the second deck in left field. Torkelson appears to have put his rough 2024 campaign firmly behind him, slashing .314/.419/.647 through 14 games this season with four homers and 10 RBI.
Apr 9 2025Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a double and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson hit the first of three fourth-inning home runs against Carlos Carrasco to help give the Tigers some breathing room. Torkelson's been enjoying a resurgence early on. It's taken him 11 games to reach three home runs after it took him 44 games in 2024 to reach the same mark, and he's hitting .310/.408/.643 with a 1.051 OPS through 49 plate appearances so far this season.
Apr 6 2025Torkelson went 1-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's 4-3 victory over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Detroit first baseman stepped to the plate in the ninth against Jordan Leasure with the bases juiced and did not disappoint, hitting a walkoff two-run double. Torkelson has been electric to start the season, slashing .324/.439/.618 over his first 41 plate appearances with two homers and six runs and RBI apiece. However, he is also striking out at a 31.7 percent clip and sporting a .474 BABIP, so caution should be taken with the 25-year-old's outlook for the rest of 2025.
Apr 5 2025Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in Saturday's 7-2 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson has carried over a strong spring training performance into the regular season, as he's now batting .345 with two homers and a 1.127 OPS across eight games. The 25-year-old is seeing regular playing time in the early going, and if he can sustain his hot start, Torkelson could challenge the 31 home runs and 94 RBI he recorded during his breakout 2023 campaign, giving him plenty of fantasy value.
Mar 29 2025Torkelson went 2-for-5 with a double in Friday's 8-5, 10-inning loss to the Dodgers. He also stole a base. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson walked four times and launched a home run on Opening Day, and he followed that performance up with two more hits and his first stolen base of the season Friday. The 25-year-old isn't known for his speed, as he came into the year with only three career steals at the MLB level, but he should hit plenty of long balls if he remains in the lineup most days.
Mar 27 2025Torkelson went 1-for-1 with a solo home run and four walks Thursday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson had a strong spring and benefited from some injuries on the Detroit roster, a combination that set him up for regular at-bats to begin the season. He took advantage with his first opportunity as he put together solid plate appearances, the most productive of which was a solo home run in the fifth inning. Torkelson has consistently shown patience at the plate in his big-league career, and he should be able to take a step forward in production if he can tap into his raw power more consistently.
Mar 26 2025The Tigers will include Torkelson on their Opening Day roster, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heading into spring training, Torkelson seemed to be on the outside looking in for a roster spot. However, he had a great Grapefruit League showing with a 1.069 OPS and five home runs. Torkelson looks to be in line for regular at-bats at designated hitter with Kerry Carpenter being needed defensively to cover for the Tigers' outfield injuries.
Mar 22 2025Torkelson is impressing offensively and defensively this spring, and he may see time at DH, first base and in right field as a versatile bench option for the Tigers in 2025, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A year ago, Torkelson was seen as a fixture at first base for years to come in Detroit, but a rough 2024 campaign has added a bit more uncertainty to the picture. He still seems likely to make the Opening Day roster, though he may have to settle for more of a bench role. Torkelson recently started seeing reps in right field, which gives him more potential versatility as a reserve. The biggest key for the 25-year-old remains his ability to make consistent contact, because if he can, he has the power in his bat to have a big impact.
Mar 17 2025Torkelson could open the season as the Tigers' regular designated hitter if Kerry Carpenter is used mostly in right field, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Parker Meadows (arm) and Matt Vierling (shoulder) slated to open the season on the injured list, Wenceel Perez will shift over to center field and Carpenter might see most of his reps in right field. That opens up the DH spot, and Petzold projects Torkelson to fill it, at least on a short-term basis. Torkelson is coming off a disappointing 2024 season that saw him put up a .669 OPS in 92 regular-season contests, but he's had a nice spring, clubbing four homers in 14 tilts.
Mar 16 2025Torkelson is set to see some time in right field to wrap up spring training, starting with Monday's contest against the Pirates, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Detroit's outfield has been ravaged by injuries, with Parker Meadows (arm) and Matt Vierling (shoulder) both set to miss Opening Day. Wenceel Perez also recently dealt with back tightness, though he managed to return Saturday after missing a few days of action. Even with Perez back in the fold, the Tigers could use some more outfield depth, which is why they're giving Torkelson a try. He has only ever played at first base or served as the DH in the majors, though the former Arizona State star did see some time in the outfield during his college days. Any additional positional versatility should help Torkelson's chances of making the Opening Day roster and could give him a bit more fantasy value this season.
Mar 8 2025Torkelson went 3-for-3 with a pair of solo home runs in Friday's Grapefruit League win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After his disastrous 2024 season, It can be rather easy to forget that Torkelson has a 31-homer season in the majors under his belt, and he's still just 25 years old. He reminded everyone of his power with Friday's multi-homer game, bringing his OPS up to 1.181 this spring, although it's uncertain where exactly Torkelson fits in on this Tigers club that is expected to have Colt Keith at first base most days, with Gleyber Torres at second and Kerry Carpenter at DH.
Feb 27 2025Torkelson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was the first spring home run for Torkelson, who has gone 3-for-10 in the early going with a robust .900 OPS. The former No. 1 overall pick has struggled with consistency in the majors and has seemingly lost his grip on an everyday role with the Tigers, though he could still make the team as a bench player. Given Torkelson's raw power, he is a potentially intriguing fantasy option if he ever sees regular playing time in 2025.
Feb 17 2025Though Torkelson has been squeezed by some other players on the roster, he could still make the team as a weapon against left-handed pitching, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Colt Keith has been taking reps at first base, which has seemingly pushed Torkelson aside. However, the latter still offers plenty of pop, particularly against southpaws. The Tigers may want that skill as part of their bench when they break camp. Torkelson's fantasy value has certainly taken a hit following a disappointing 2024 in which he batted .219 with a .669 OPS, though he could slowly boost his stock if he makes the team and begins to carve out a regular role. The former No. 1 overall pick did launch 31 home runs in 2023, which points to some of his upside as a slugger, but making consistent contact has been a challenge at the MLB level.
Dec 27 2024Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said Friday that Torkelson's role for 2025 is not yet defined, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers have signed Gleyber Torres to play second base and will move Colt Keith to first base, leaving Torkelson without a clear path to playing time against right-handed pitching. He could be used in a short-side platoon with Keith at first base, but the Tigers dangling Torkelson in trade talks might be a likelier scenario. The former top prospect popped 31 home runs in 2023 but put up a .669 OPS in 2024 and spent a chunk of the season in the minors.
Sep 25 2024Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, an additional run scored and three total RBI in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson went deep with a runner on in the sixth inning, giving him 10 long balls for the year and helping the Tigers inch closer to a playoff spot. It's been a choppy season for the 25-year-old, and his struggles led to a demotion to Triple-A Toledo in June. It's a step back from the 31 home runs and 94 RBI Torkelson produced in 2023, but he's been better since getting recalled in August, and he'll turn the page even further if he helps lead Detroit on a postseason run for the first time in his career.
Sep 22 2024Torkelson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kerry Carpenter went deep twice, and Torkelson tacked on his ninth long ball of the year to give Detroit possession of the last AL wild-card spot for the moment. Torkelson had a sluggish start to the season, but he's been better lately, batting .273 over his last 10 contests with the one home run and four RBI. The 25-year-old should continue to see regular playing time in the final week of the regular season.
Sep 12 2024Torkelson went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and two RBI in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson dealt with an illness recently, but he appears to be recovered and ready to keep contributing for the Tigers. Since returning to the majors on Aug. 17, the 25-year-old is batting .253 with 13 RBI in 24 games. Torkelson is still bit of a streaky performer, though he's a legitimate power threat when he's locked in. Expect him to continue receiving regular playing time during the final few weeks of the year.
Sep 11 2024Torkelson (illness) will start at first base and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: One of the victims of a bug that has been making its way around the Detroit clubhouse, Torkelson sat out Tuesday's 11-0 win after feeling under the weather following the Tigers' recent road trip. The day off looks to be all Torkelson needed to move past the ailment, as he'll draw back into the starting nine Wednesday. Since getting called up from Triple-A Toledo on Aug. 17, Torkelson has produced a .757 OPS with four home runs, 10 RBI and 14 runs in 22 games.
Sep 10 2024Torkelson was removed from the Tigers' lineup Tuesday due to an illness, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After the Tigers' road trip, several players on the team returned home feeling under the weather. Like Torkelson, Dillon Dingler was also scratched from the lineup Tuesday due to an illness. Andy Ibanez is taking over for Torkelson on Tuesday as the first baseman and batting sixth.
Sep 1 2024Torkelson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run Sunday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson's two-run blast in the fifth was the first hit of the day for the Tigers and provided a lead they would not relinquish. It was Torkelson's eighth homer of the season and his fourth in 15 games since returning to the majors.
Aug 28 2024Torkelson went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts Tuesday, Torkelson turned the page quickly and helped lead Detroit to the narrow victory. In 11 games since getting recalled from Triple-A Toledo, the 25-year-old is batting .333 with three home runs and eight RBI. Torkelson seems to be settling in after a sluggish start to his third MLB campaign, which ultimately got him sent down in early June.
Aug 26 2024Torkelson went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run in Monday's 6-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson has been in a nice groove since returning to the majors on Aug. 17. Across nine games, the 25-year-old is batting .333 with two home runs and six RBI, including the big effort on his birthday Monday. Torkelson mashed 31 home runs last season, and while he's had an up-and-down 2024 campaign, the talent and upside are still there for him to make a significant fantasy impact.
Aug 22 2024Torkelson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run during Thursday's 10-2 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson scored the Tigers' only runs Thursday, tagging Justin Steele for a two-run shot in the seventh inning. In his last five games, Torkelson is 7-for-17 (.412) with two doubles, a triple and a home run. The 24-year-old has a .652 OPS in 249 plate appearances on the year.
Aug 20 2024Torkelson went 4-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a small sample, but Torkelson is now 6-for-10 since getting recalled from Triple-A Toledo over the weekend. Encouragingly, he's also only struck out twice in three games. Making consistent contact has been an issue at times for Torkelson, but the 24-year-old has tremendous power, as evidenced by his 31 home runs last season. He could make a decent fantasy impact down the stretch if he stays locked in at the plate.
Aug 17 2024Torkelson went 2-for-3 with a double, a triple, a walk and a run scored in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson registered two hard hits and reached base three times in his first major-league contest since June 1. The 24-year-old slashed .239/.356/.442 across 275 plate appearances at Triple-A Toledo and seems likely to receive the bulk of playing time at first base for the remainder of the 2024 season.
Jul 22 2024Torkelson is slashing .229/.347/.375 with five home runs, a 14.8 percent walk rate and a 30.6 percent strikeout rate over 173 plate appearances at Triple-A Toledo since his June 3 demotion. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he's now been at Triple-A for a month and a half, Torkelson hasn't provided any evidence that he's made enough progress with his plate approach to return to Detroit. After turning in a .129 ISO in 229 plate appearances with the Tigers prior to his demotion, Torkelson has shown only slightly more pop at against lesser pitching (.146 ISO), and his strikeout rate is actually six points higher than what he posted in the majors. Expect the Tigers to continue to get by with a committee of players at first base until Torkelson starts producing at a level that warrants a call-up.
Jun 3 2024The Tigers optioned Torkelson to Triple-A Toledo on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Multiple reports after the Tigers' 8-4 win over the Red Sox on Sunday suggested that Torkelson was en route to Triple-A, but Detroit waited until shortly before Monday's series opener in Texas to make the move official. Torkelson slugged 31 home runs last season, and many anticipated another step forward in 2024, but it simply hasn't come together, with the former top prospect slashing just .201/.266/.330 with four home runs across 229 plate appearances. He'll be back in the majors eventually, but a reset at Toledo was deemed necessary. Mark Canha will draw the start at first base Monday, and Gio Urshela will also be an option at the position while Torkelson is out of the picture.
Jun 2 2024The Tigers are expected to option Torkelson to Triple-A Toledo on Monday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson was held out of the lineup for two of the Tigers' last three games after struggling to a .201/.266/.330 slash line with four home runs, 18 RBI and 24 runs scored over 229 plate appearances in 54 games with the Tigers this season. The first baseman will look to hit the reset button with Toledo before potentially returning to Detroit's major-league roster down the road. In the meantime, Justyn-Henry Malloy is set to be called up from Triple-A to replace Torkelson on the 26-man active roster.
May 31 2024Torkelson is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson will take a day to clear his head after getting three hits in his last 20 at-bats. The 24-year-old first baseman will cede duties to Gio Urshela, who will bat seventh and get his inaugural start at first base this year.
May 26 2024Torkelson went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and two additional runs scored in Sunday's 14-11 victory over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson entered this game in an 0-for-19 slump but broke out in a big way, registering his first three-hit game since April 19. The 24-year-old took Blue Jays starter Yusei Kikuchi deep in the fourth inning, his fourth home run over his past 13 games. On the season, the 2020 No. 1 draft pick is batting .218 with four home runs, 18 RBI and 24 runs scored in 50 games played.
May 25 2024Torkelson isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Saturday's game against Toronto, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson will get a day to clear his head after going 0-for-16 across his last five contests. Mark Canha will cover first base for the Tigers on Saturday, moving Colt Keith into the DH spot while Zach McKinstry starts at second.
May 20 2024Torkelson went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson got the Tigers on the board with a solo blast to center off Jordan Montgomery in the third inning and later scored once more after reaching on a fielder's choice. After not homering in his first 37 games of the season, Torkelson now has three home runs in his last seven games and seems to finally be heating up after a slow start to the year. The 24-year-old also has at least a hit in 12 of 13 games dating back to May 5 and is now slashing .227/.291/.360 with 17 RBI, 21 runs and a 13:43 BB:K in 189 plate appearances.
May 13 2024Torkelson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 6-5 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going the first 37 games of the season without launching any home runs, Torkelson has now blasted off in consecutive contests. Both home runs were two-run shots, and the 24-year-old could certainly keep it going, as he's shown the ability to hit long balls in bunches. Torkelson recorded a career-best 31 home runs last year, to go along with 94 RBI.
May 12 2024Torkelson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson finally broke through for his first home run of the 2024 season, launching a two-run shot off of Houston reliever Seth Martinez with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. After producing 31 home runs over 159 games in 2023, it took the first baseman 38 contests to go deep in 2024. Torkelson is now batting .224 with a home run, 14 RBI and 15 runs scored over those 38 games.
Apr 28 2024Torkelson is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson is 1-for-17 with six strikeouts over his past four games and will hit the bench for Sunday's series finale versus Kansas City. Mark Canha will shift to first base while Wenceel Perez receives a start in the outfield.
Apr 23 2024Torkelson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson started the first 23 games of the season, but he has a .231/.311/.319 slash line and will take a seat Tuesday. Mark Canha will shift to first as Riley Greene serves as the designated hitter and Wenceel Perez receives a start in right field.
Apr 13 2024Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and two RBI in Friday's 8-2 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson is now riding a modest three-game hitting streak, and during that time he's posted a .955 OPS and driven in three. The power still hasn't shown up for the 24-year-old, as he has no home runs through 12 contests after going deep 31 times last season. However, Torkelson has shown in the past that he can launch long balls in bunches, so fantasy managers should remain patient.
Apr 6 2024Torkelson went 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 5-4 win over the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson has been struggling a bit, as he came into Friday's game batting just .185, but he managed to push that up to .226 with the two hits. The first baseman batted .203 and .233 in his first two MLB seasons, so his average may not climb much higher, but fantasy managers are expecting him to get going in the power department after he launched 31 home runs in 2023.
Apr 2 2024Torkelson went 0-for-4 in Monday's 5-0 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The season has just got started, so Torkelson's early struggles should be taken with a grain of salt. However, it is hard to ignore his 3-for-17 start to the year, a dreary line that's carried over from spring training. On a positive note, the 24-year-old has been making consistent contact, striking out just three times thus far. Torkelson went down on strikes 171 times in 684 plate appearances last year, and he should be able to build on a strong 2023 if he can dramatically lower that number while maintaining his power.
Mar 4 2024Torkelson is just 2-for-11 so far in Grapefruit League action with no home runs and four strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's very early, so Torkelson will likely get going before the spring slate ends, and he's locked into a starting role at first even if the struggles persist. The 24-year-old impressed in 2023 with 31 home runs across 159 games, though he batted just .233 and struck out 25 percent of the time. If Torkelson can improve his contact skills a bit and still deliver elite power, he should be primed for a big season.
Sep 30 2023Torkelson went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson went deep for the second straight game and seventh time this month, bringing his season total to 31 home runs. The 24-year-old has established himself as a good source of power in his second MLB campaign, and he's managed to increase his batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage from his 2022 rookie season. Torkelson should continue to trend upward in 2024.
Sep 28 2023Torkelson went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Thursday's win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson popped his 30th home run of the season in the 7-3 win, giving him six long balls this month. That's on top of nine home runs in August as the youngster has upped his power output down the stretch. Torkelson could still stand to improve his batting average moving forward, but he's a legitimate slugger who has plenty of fantasy upside.
Sep 24 2023Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson delivered his 33rd double of the season in this one, though it was his third-inning single that drove in the only two runs. The 24-year-old has had a nice sophomore campaign, as he's now up to 88 RBI across 153 games. He's collected 19 of those RBI in 21 games this month.
Sep 19 2023Torkelson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson had gone 0-for-9 over his last two games before receiving rest for Monday's series opener. He homered in the first inning to snap the mini-slump, and he's now batting .277 (18-for-65) over 16 contests in September. While he still has a poor .233 batting average, he's posted a .763 OPS, 29 homers, 84 RBI, 83 runs scored and three stolen bases across 148 games this season.
Sep 18 2023Torkelson is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson has started every game since the All-Star break and has not had a day off since June 28, but both streaks will come to an end Monday. Tyler Nevin will get the start at first base in Torkelson's place.
Sep 16 2023Torkelson went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in Friday's win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson extended his hitting streak to six games, a span in which he's gone 9-for-27 with a home run and seven RBI. Overall this month, the youngster is batting a robust .397 with four home runs and 14 RBI across 13 contests. Torkelson is trending up as he nears the end of his second MLB campaign.
Sep 13 2023Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run in Wednesday's loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson got the Tigers on the board in the third inning with his 28th home run of the season. The young slugger has four of those long balls in 11 games this month, and with Detroit still set to play 17 more contests, Torkelson has a strong chance to reach the 30-homer plateau for the first time in his career.
Sep 10 2023Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in Sunday's 3-2 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson has done much of his damage this year with the long ball, but he managed to make an impact Sunday without going deep. The youngster is off to a good start this month, batting .333 in September with six extra-base hits and nine RBI in just nine games. Torkelson seems primed to finish his second MLB campaign on a high note over the next few weeks.
Sep 7 2023Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a walk, two home runs and four total RBI in Thursday's 10-3 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson went deep in the first inning with a runner on, then repeated the trick in the fourth inning. The young infielder now has 27 long balls this season after hitting just eight of them as a rookie last year. Torkelson's power has been particularly impactful since the beginning of August, as he now has 11 home runs across his last 34 games. The 24-year-old seems likely to reach 30 long balls as he builds momentum heading into 2024.
Sep 4 2023Torkelson went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's 3-2 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a 2-2 game until the top of the seventh inning, when Torkelson blasted his 25th home run of the season. It's a big step forward for the youngster, who hit just eight home runs as a rookie last year. Torkelson has been better across the board in his sophomore campaign with a .230/.317/.441 slash line compared to .203/.285/.319 in 2022.
Sep 3 2023Torkelson went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 10-0 victory over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old got the best of Mike Clevinger, lacing a single and a pair of run-scoring doubles off the White Sox starter. Across Torkelson's previous 10 games, the second-year first baseman hit just .086 (3-for-35) with 15 strikeouts. However, Saturday's impressive performance improved his season-long slash line to .230/.316/.437, and he now has 24 home runs, 71 RBI, and 74 runs in 574 plate appearances.
Aug 30 2023Torkelson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson went deep in the sixth inning against New York starter Gerrit Cole, giving him 24 home runs this season and nine in August alone. The youngster struck out in his other three at-bats, and he's striking out just under 25 percent of the time on the year. That will be an area for Torkelson to improve upon if he wants to take another step forward in 2024, though he's definitely shown signs of progress in his second MLB campaign,
Aug 21 2023Torkelson went 4-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Monday's loss against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson got the Tigers on the board with a solo homer off Javier Assad in the sixth inning. The 23-year-old Torkelson is up to 23 homers on the year, with eight in his last 12 games -- he's gone 17-for-43 (.395) over that span. With his recent hot streak, Torkelson's slash line is up to .239/.319/.452 with 69 RBI and 67 runs scored across 526 plate appearances in his sophomore campaign.
Aug 20 2023Torkelson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Following a walk by Matt Vierling to begin the top of the first, Torkleson sent an 0-1 pitch over the wall in right for an opposite-field homer. The two-run blast was his fifth in eight games and seventh this month, though his previous six August home runs were all solo shots. The batting average is still a subpar .233, but Torkleson's power surge is beginning to provide the Tigers with the type of production they expected when they made him the first overall selection in the 2020 draft.
Aug 16 2023Torkelson went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going deep Tuesday night, Torkelson hit two more bombs during Wednesday afternoon's contest, bringing him to 21 home runs for the season. The 23-year-old slugger now has four multi-homer games this year, including two of them in the last week against Minnesota.
Aug 15 2023Torkelson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson is showing some progress in his second MLB campaign, as he's now up to 19 home runs, including four this month in 13 games. He's still batting only .228, so there's some room for growth to become a more consistent hitter who isn't as boom or bust. Torkelson should remain a lineup staple the rest of this season for the rebuilding Tigers, and 2024 could be his true breakout year if he continues to develop.
Aug 13 2023Torkelson went 4-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson turned in his first four-hit game of the season and third home run over the last four games. For the year, the 23-year-old is now up to 18 long balls, though he's batting just .229. The skills are there, however, for Torkelson to push that average upward the rest of the way, especially if he strings together a few more multi-hit performances.
Aug 9 2023Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a walk, two solo home runs and three runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a three true outcomes night for Torkelson, as he struck out in his other two at-bats. The youngster was in a 2-for-23 slump before Wednesday, and that's kind of been par for the course this year. Torkelson has displayed good pop with 17 home runs, but he's also not making consistent contact with just a .225 batting average.
Aug 6 2023Torkelson went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson ended an 0-for-13 skid at the plate with a double to lead off the fourth inning. The 23-year-old has cooled off considerably since returning from the All-Star break and is hitting .204/.306/.315 with one home run, seven RBI, five runs and an 8:15 BB:K in his last 15 games. Despite hitting only one home run since July 23, Torkelson still leads the team with 15.
Jul 23 2023Torkelson went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's victory over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-for-10 in his previous three games, Torkelson opened the scoring in the first inning Sunday with a solo homer off Joe Musgrove, his 15th long ball of the year. The 23-year-old Torkelson has been productive of late, even with his recent cold spell -- he's gone 18-for-70 (.257) with an .835 OPS in 18 games since the start of July. Overall, the first baseman is slashing .230/.307/.414 with 53 RBI and 49 runs scored through 417 plate appearances in his sophomore campaign.
Jul 18 2023Torkelson went 3-for-5 with a double, two home runs and five RBI in Tuesday's 11-10 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson powered the Tigers in the slug fest, hitting his 13th and 14th home runs of the season. It was his second time in the last 15 games that he's gone deep twice in the same contest, and he's batting an even .300 during that span. The 23-year-old seems to be getting more comfortable at the MLB level and could have a big finish to the year in store.
Jul 2 2023Torkelson went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, a double, two walks and two additional runs scored in Sunday's 14-9 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson's seventh-inning blast was his 12th homer of the year and his fourth in his last five games. Over that span, he's gone 7-for-18 (.389) with eight RBI and five walks. It's still a small stretch of success, but it appears the first baseman is getting more comfortable midway through his second big-league season. He's up to a .228/.312/.404 slash line with 42 RBI, 40 runs scored, 18 doubles and two stolen bases through 81 contests.
Jun 29 2023Torkelson went 2-for-3 with two walks, two home runs and four RBI in Thursday's 8-5 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson enjoyed a career day at the plate Thursday, recording his first multi-home run game in his second MLB season. The four RBI were also a career best. Torkelson now leads the team with 11 long balls and 39 RBI this season. Despite a middling .696 OPS overall, the 23-year-old is showing signs of living up to his potential as the former No. 1 overall pick.
Jun 28 2023Torkelson is not in the starting lineup versus the Rangers on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson gets a day off after hitting his ninth homer of the season in the loss to Texas on Tuesday. Tyler Nevin is hitting seventh and playing first base with Torkelson beginning Wednesday's bout on the bench.
Jun 27 2023Torkelson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 8-3 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson had the only extra-base hit for the Tigers, delivering his ninth long ball of the season in the eighth inning. The 23-year-old has now surpassed his home run total from his 2022 rookie campaign in 33 fewer games, which is a promising sign for his power development. He's still struggling to make consistent contact, however, with a .218 batting average.
Jun 19 2023Torkelson went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson played in all four games of the weekend series against Minnesota, finishing 4-for-17 (.235) with his eighth home run of the year and four RBI. The youngster is also now batting .235 for the season, so this past weekend was a good representation of his production all year. Fantasy managers are still waiting for the 2020 No. 1 overall pick to have a true breakout in his second MLB campaign.
Jun 15 2023Torkelson went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson extended his hitting streak to five games and he's batting .381 during the stretch. The former No. 1 overall pick has yet to truly break out at the MLB level, but the talent is there for him to string together more games like this one. Torkelson has pushed his OPS to .711, which is a significant improvement from the .604 mark he posted last year as a rookie.
Jun 14 2023Torkelson went 2-for-6 with three walks, a solo home run and two runs scored across both games of Wednesday's doubleheader against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson did most of his damage during the first game of the day, reaching base three times and hitting his seventh home run of the season. The 23-year-old has yet to really take off with a .235 batting average and .706 OPS, but the rebuilding Tigers should continue to give him ample playing time.
Jun 12 2023Torkelson went 3-for-6 with a home run and three RBI in Monday's win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson belted a two-run shot in the bottom of the ninth inning before providing the walk-off hit in the 10th. He collected three hits for the third time this season and the first since May 9. Torkelson is now slashing .232/.315/.371 with six homers and 29 RBI through 270 plate appearances on the year. He has four extra-base hits over the last eight games despite going 7-for-32 (.219) in the process.
Jun 11 2023Torkelson is starting at first base and batting second in Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson has yet to bat higher than third this season, and he's primarily slotted in as Detroit's No. 4 or 5 hitter. The move up in the order is probably more about the struggling Tigers shaking things up than the 23-year-old surging at the plate. Torkelson is batting just .225 overall this season and only .194 over his past 10 games.
Jun 4 2023Torkelson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson's blast off Michael Kopech in the fourth inning opened the scoring, but it was all the Tigers could muster in the contest. This was Torkelson's first homer in 14 games, a span in which he's gone just 11-for-50 (.220) with three doubles and four RBI. The first baseman is up to five homers, 26 RBI, 23 runs scored, two stolen bases and a .234/.315/.368 slash line over 56 contests overall. Despite the lackluster numbers, the Tigers seem content with letting the 23-year-old learn on the job in another rebuilding year.
Jun 2 2023Torkelson went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 3-0 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson accounted for two of the Tigers' nine baserunners. Since May 16, the first baseman has gone 15-for-58 (.259) with a 13:18 BB:K. It's a slight improvement on his .239/.322/.363 slash line and 10 percent walk rate for the season. He's added four home runs, two steals, 24 RBI and 22 runs scored through 54 contests in a near-everyday role.
May 21 2023Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He mashed a Patrick Corbin fastball over the wall in left-center field in the first inning, but it was all the offense the Tigers could muster. Torkelson has found a groove in May, and through 16 games the 23-year-old is slashing .290/.333/.484 with six doubles, two homers and nine RBI.
May 17 2023Torkelson went 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 4-0 victory over Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkleson extended Detroit's lead to 2-0 with his RBI double in the first inning. He'd lead off the third with his second double, eventually scoring on an errant pickoff attempt. The 23-year-old Torkelson is now 15-for-46 in his last 12 games, with six doubles and a home run in that span. Following a slow start to the season, he's now slashing .238/.290/.367 with three homers, 14 runs scored and 18 RBI through 162 plate appearances.
May 10 2023Torkelson went 3-for-4 with a double in Tuesday's loss against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson has now hit safely in five straight games, going 9-for-22 with three doubles and a homer in that span. After a disappointing rookie campaign and a slow start to the 2023 season, Torkelson is starting to hint at the potential that made him the first overall pick in the 2020 Draft. He's boosted his slash line to .240/.294/.372 with three home runs, 12 runs scored and 16 RBI through 143 plate appearances this year.
May 8 2023Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Sunday's 12-6 loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson took Steven Matz deep to center in the fourth to get the Tigers on the board. It was his first home run since April 19 and just his third of the year. The 23-year-old does have three multi-hit efforts over his last five games, but he is still slashing just .223/.276/.347 with 16 RBI, 12 runs and an 8:28 BB:K over 134 plate appearances.
May 7 2023Torkelson went 2-for-5 with two RBI in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Cardinals in 10 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Torkelson's second base hit of the day drove in Riley Greene in the top of the seventh inning to tie the game before Akil Baddoo's RBI double in the top of the 10th sealed the win for Detroit. Torkelson will be back in the lineup for Sunday's series finale in St. Louis, batting in the cleanup spot.