Spencer Torkelson

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• Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Sitting down Saturday

  Rotowire Jun 14, 2025

  Torkelson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds. 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.

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• Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Hits key home run

  Rotowire Jun 10, 2025

  Torkelson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Orioles. 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 after cracking 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.

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• Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Drives in two runs

  Rotowire Jun 8, 2025

  Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a two-run double in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Cubs. 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.

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• Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Homers in win

  Rotowire Jun 6, 2025

  Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-1 win over the Cubs. 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.

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• Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Getting breather Wednesday

  Rotowire May 28, 2025

  Torkelson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants. 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.

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• Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Provides offense Saturday

  Rotowire May 18, 2025

  Torkelson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays. Torkelson provided all of Detroit's offense on his 12th home run of the year in the second inning. The slugger's batting average has been slipping, as he's now batting just .226 over his last 15 contests and .238 for the season through 45 games. However, Torkelson is contributing plenty of pop with an .877 OPS, and he could make a run at his career high of 31 home runs if he stays healthy the rest of the way.

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• Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Blasts 11th home run

  Rotowire May 13, 2025

  Torkelson 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. 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.

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• Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Big performance in doubleheader

  Rotowire May 8, 2025

  Torkelson went 5-for-9 with two doubles, four RBI and two runs scored as the Tigers swept Thursday's doubleheader versus the Rockies. 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.

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• Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Goes deep in loss

  Rotowire May 4, 2025

  Torkelson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Angels. 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.

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• Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Blasts off again Saturday

  Rotowire Apr 20, 2025

  Torkelson went 1-for-3 with a walk and a three-run home run in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Royals. 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.

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• Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Provides offense Sunday

  Rotowire Apr 14, 2025

  Torkelson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Twins. 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.

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• Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Pops homer Tuesday

  Rotowire Apr 9, 2025

  Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a double and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Yankees. 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.

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• Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Cracks game-winning double

  Rotowire Apr 6, 2025

  Torkelson went 1-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's 4-3 victory over the White Sox. 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.

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• Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Impressive Opening Day performance

  Rotowire Mar 28, 2025

  Torkelson went 1-for-1 with a solo home run and four walks Thursday against the Dodgers. 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.

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• Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Continuing push for roster spot

  Rotowire Mar 22, 2025

  Torkelson 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. 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.

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• Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Could see regular starts at DH

  Rotowire Mar 17, 2025

  Torkelson 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. 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.

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• Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: To see time in right

  Rotowire Mar 16, 2025

  Torkelson 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. 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 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 would help Torkelson's chances of making the Opening Day roster and could give him a bit more fantasy value this season.

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• Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Hits first spring home run

  Rotowire Feb 27, 2025

  Torkelson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays. 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 2020 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.

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• Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Could be out of starting job

  Rotowire Dec 27, 2024

  Torkelson might be limited to a short-side platoon or reserve role following the Tigers' signing of Gleyber Torres, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. Torres is expected to play second base for Detroit, and the feeling seems to be that Colt Keith is likelier to handle first base than third base, which would leave Torkelson without a spot in the lineup at least against right-handed pitching. Torkelson stumbled to a .669 OPS in the 2024 regular season and spent a chunk of the season in the minors. However, the former top prospect cranked 31 homers in 2023 and is still just 25, so he should have some trade value if the Tigers want to go that route.

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• Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Homers in win Sunday

  Rotowire Sep 22, 2024

  Torkelson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Orioles. 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.

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