2023 Detroit Tigers season
{{Short description|Major League Baseball season}}
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{{Infobox baseball team season
| name = Detroit Tigers
| season = 2023
| misc =
| image = Detroit Tigers logo.svg
| league = American League
| division = Central
| ballpark = Comerica Park
| city = Detroit, Michigan
| record = {{winpct|78|84|record=y}}
| divisional_place = 2nd
| owners = Christopher Ilitch; Ilitch family trust
| presbo = Scott Harris
| general_managers =
| managers = A. J. Hinch
| television = Bally Sports Detroit
(Matt Shepard, Kirk Gibson, Craig Monroe, Dan Petry, Cameron Maybin, Todd Jones)
| radio = Detroit Tigers Radio Network (English)
(Dan Dickerson, Jim Price (until July, now deceased), Andy Dirks, Bobby Scales, Cameron Maybin)[https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2023/03/tigers-will-have-new-voice-on-radio-broadcasts.html Tigers will have new voice on radio broadcasts] MLive.com, March 4, 2023
WXYT (Carlos Guillén, Bárbaro Garbey and Mari Montes) (Spanish, 22 games)
| espntn = det
| brtn = DET
}}
The 2023 Detroit Tigers season was the team's 123rd season and its 24th at Comerica Park. This was the Tigers' third season under manager A. J. Hinch. The regular season began on March 30 and ended on October 1.[https://www.mlb.com/tigers/schedule/2023-03 2023 Detroit Tigers schedule] MLB.com This was the final season for long-time Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera, who announced he would retire from playing.[https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/miguel-cabrera-confirms-plans-to-retire-after-2023-season-but-wants-to-stay-in-baseball/ Miguel Cabrera confirms plans to retire after 2023 season, but wants to stay in baseball] CBS Sports, November 28, 2022 The Tigers finished with a 78–84 record, second place in the AL Central behind the Minnesota Twins, and failed to make the playoffs for the ninth consecutive season.[https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2023/09/tigers-wont-make-mlb-playoffs-for-9th-consecutive-season.html Tigers won’t make MLB playoffs for ninth consecutive season] MLive.com, September 23, 2023
The Detroit Tigers drew an average home attendance of 20,946 in 77 home games in the 2023 MLB season, the 25th highest in the league. The total attendance was 1,612,876.{{Cite web |title=2023 MLB Attendance - Major League Baseball - ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/attendance/_/year/2023 |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=ESPN.com}}
Announcer changes
The Tigers added several new announcers this season on both television and radio. Cameron Maybin and Todd Jones were added as TV analysts for select games.[https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/02/02/detroit-tigers-tv-broadcasts-cameron-maybin-todd-jones-bally-sports-detroit/69856452007/ Bally Sports Detroit hires Cameron Maybin, Todd Jones to Tigers TV, promotes Craig Monroe] Detroit Free Press, February 2, 2023 Maybin was also heard on select radio broadcasts, in addition to analyst Bobby Scales and Daniella Bruce as pre-game interviewer and host. Former Tigers outfielder Andy Dirks has also filled in as analyst for some games on Tigers Radio, as he did in 2022.[https://twitter.com/AndyDirks12/status/1657340850681020417?lang=en Andy Dirks on Twitter] May 13, 2023 Carlos Guillén, Bárbaro Garbey and Mari Montes called 22 games in Spanish on WXYT 1270 AM.[https://www.mlb.com/news/tigers-working-to-grow-spanish-broadcasts How Tigers are growing Spanish broadcasts] MLB.com, March 27, 2023
This was the final season for TV play-by-play announcer Matt Shepard, who had been in that role full time since September 2018 and had previously served as backup to Mario Impemba.[https://www.mlb.com/news/matt-shepard-will-not-return-to-tigers-tv-broadcast?affiliateId=mlbapp-ios_referral Shepard won't return as Tigers' play-by-play voice] MLB.com, October 3, 2023
The Tigers also lost a longtime announcer this season on August 7, when former Tigers catcher and color commentator Jim Price died at the age of 81. Price was a member of the 1968 World Series Champion Tigers team and had been the Tigers radio analyst since 1998. He performed the same role on TV from 1993–1997.[https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/2023/08/08/former-tigers-catcher-and-analyst-jim-price-dies-at-81/70553768007/ Former Tigers catcher and analyst Jim Price dies at 81] Detroit Free Press, August 8, 2023
Roster moves
=Coaching staff=
- On October 7, 2022, the Tigers fired hitting coach Scott Coolbaugh and quality-control coach Josh Paul. Third-base coach Ramon Santiago and assistant hitting coach Mike Hessman were reassigned and offered minor-league coaching positions.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tigers-dismiss-hitting-coach-scott-coolbaugh |title=Tigers Shake Up Staff, Dismiss Hitting Coach Scott Coolbaugh |website=MLB.com |date=October 7, 2022 |access-date=October 7, 2022}}
- On November 15, 2022, the Tigers hired Michael Brdar and Keith Beauregard as hitting coaches. They also hired James Rowson as assistant hitting coach and Robin Lund as assistant pitching coach.{{Cite web |url=https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2022/11/tigers-hire-3-new-hitting-coaches-including-one-with-michigan-ties.html |title=Tigers hire 3 new hitting coaches, including one with Michigan ties |first=Evan |last=Woodbery |date=November 15, 2022 |access-date=November 19, 2022 |website=MLive.com}}
= Trades =
- On December 7, 2022, the Tigers traded pitcher Joe Jiménez to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for third baseman Justyn-Henry Malloy and pitcher Jake Higginbotham.{{Cite web |title=Detroit Tigers trade reliever Joe Jiménez to Atlanta Braves for two minor leaguers |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/12/08/detroit-tigers-trade-joe-jimenez-atlanta-braves-minor-leaguers/69710752007/ |newspaper=Detroit Free Press |first=Evan |last=Petzold |date=December 7, 2022 |access-date=December 8, 2022}}
- On December 31, 2022, the Tigers acquired infielder Tyler Nevin from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for cash considerations.{{Cite web |title=Tigers Acquire Tyler Nevin, Designate Zach Logue |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/12/tigers-acquire-tyler-nevin-designate-zach-logue.html |website=mlbtraderumors.com |first=Mark |last=Polishuk |date=December 31, 2022 |access-date=January 1, 2023}}
- On January 3, 2023, the Tigers traded outfielder Bligh Madris to the Houston Astros in exchange for cash considerations after previously claiming him off waivers and then designating him for assignment.{{Cite web |title=Astros Acquire Bligh Madris |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/01/astros-acquire-bligh-madris.html |website=mlbtraderumors.com |first=Darragh |last=McDonald |date=January 3, 2023 |access-date=January 4, 2023}}
- On January 7, 2023, the Tigers traded pitcher Gregory Soto and infielder Kody Clemens to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for outfielder Matt Vierling, infielder Nick Maton and catcher Donny Sands.{{Cite web |title=Tigers get 3 players from Phils for Soto, Clemens |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/tigers-trade-gregory-soto-to-phillies |website=MLB.com |first=Anne |last=Rogers |date=January 7, 2023 |access-date=January 7, 2023}}
- On March 27, 2023, the Tigers traded minor league pitcher Carlos Guzman to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for utility infielder Zach McKinstry.{{Cite web |title=Tigers acquire versatile infielder in local product McKinstry |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/zach-mckinstry-traded-to-tigers-from-cubs |access-date=March 28, 2023 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}
- On May 30, 2023, the Tigers acquired minor league outfielder Jake Marisnick from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for cash considerations. His contract was selected by the Tigers the next day and he was added to the major league roster.{{Cite web |title=Detroit Tigers acquire outfielder Jake Marisnick in trade with Chicago White Sox |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/05/30/detroit-tigers-trade-jake-marisnick-chicago-white-sox-aj-hinch/70270890007/ |access-date=June 3, 2023 |website=Detroit Free Press |language=en-US}}
- On June 8, 2023, the Tigers acquired minor league infielder Joe Rizzo from the Miami Marlins in exchange for cash considerations.{{Cite web |date=June 8, 2023 |title=Tigers Acquire Joe Rizzo From Marlins |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/06/tigers-acquire-joe-rizzo-from-marlins.html |access-date=June 10, 2023 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}
- On June 18, 2023, the Tigers acquired pitcher Blair Calvo from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for cash considerations. He was then optioned to AAA Toledo.{{Cite web |date=June 18, 2023 |title=Tigers Acquire Blair Calvo |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/06/tigers-acquire-blair-calvo.html |access-date=June 20, 2023 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}
- On August 1, 2023, the Tigers traded pitcher Michael Lorenzen to the Philadelphia Phillies for infield prospect Hao-Yu Lee.{{Cite web |date=August 1, 2023 |title=Phillies add rotation depth, acquire Lorenzen |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38115627/phillies-acquire-all-star-starter-michael-lorenzen-tigers |access-date=August 3, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}
- On August 1, 2023, the Tigers acquired minor league shortstop Eddys Leonard from the Los Angeles Dodgers for cash considerations. He was then optioned to AAA Toledo.{{Cite web |title=A quick look at Eddys Leonard, the prospect the Tigers acquired in trade with Dodgers |url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/08/02/eddys-leonard-detroit-tigers-prospect-los-angeles-dodgers/70514252007/ |access-date=August 3, 2023 |website=The Detroit News |language=en-US}}
= Releases =
- On October 10, 2022, pitcher Drew Carlton elected free agency. On December 10, he signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres.{{Cite web |url=https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2022/12/4-ex-tigers-agree-to-minor-league-deals-with-new-teams.html |title=4 ex-Tigers agree to minor-league deals with new teams |website=MLive.com |first=Evan |last=Woodbery |date=December 19, 2022 |access-date=December 24, 2022}}
- On October 13, 2022, pitcher Drew Hutchison elected free agency after being designated for assignment and clearing waivers.{{Cite web |title=Drew Hutchison Elects Free Agency |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/10/drew-hutchison-elects-free-agency-3.html |first=Darragh |last=McDonald |date=October 13, 2022 |access-date=November 19, 2022 |website=mlbtraderumors.com}} On January 6, 2023, Hutchison signed a minor-league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.{{Cite web |url=https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2023/01/veteran-tigers-starter-signs-with-blue-jays.html |title=Veteran Tigers starter signs with Blue Jays |website=MLive.com |first=Evan |last=Woodbery |date=January 6, 2023 |access-date=January 7, 2023}}
- On October 18, 2022, minor-league catcher Ali Sanchez was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates after being designated for assignment.{{Cite web |title=Pirates Claim Ali Sánchez, Beau Sulser; Designate José Godoy |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/10/pirates-claim-ali-sanchez-from-tigers.html |date=October 18, 2022 |access-date=November 19, 2022 |first=Darragh |last=McDonald |website=mlbtraderumors.com}}
- On November 6, 2022, relief pitcher Andrew Chafin opted out of the second year of his two-year contract with Detroit, making him a free agent.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/andrew-chafin-opts-out-of-2023-contract-with-tigers |title=Chafin opts out of deal with Tigers |website=MLB.com |first=Jason |last=Beck |date=November 7, 2022 |access-date=November 7, 2022}} On the same day, relief pitcher Daniel Norris and catcher Tucker Barnhart also elected free agency.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/tigers/roster/transactions |title=Detroit Tigers Roster Transactions |website=MLB.com |date=November 6, 2022 |access-date=November 10, 2022}} On December 29, Barnhart signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Cubs.{{Cite web |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/cubs/cubs-sign-free-agent-catcher-tucker-barnhart-deal |title=Cubs sign catcher Tucker Barnhart |website=nbcsports.com |first=Tim |last=Stebbins |date=December 29, 2022 |access-date=December 30, 2022}} On February 15, Chafin signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Norris signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.{{Cite web |title=Diamondbacks Sign Andrew Chafin |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/02/diamondbacks-agree-to-sign-andrew-chafin.html |website=mlbtraderumors.com |first=Mark |last=Polishuk |date=February 15, 2023 |access-date=February 17, 2023}}{{Cite web |title=Reds Sign Daniel Norris To Minor League Deal |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/02/reds-sign-daniel-norris-to-minor-league-deal.html |website=mlbtraderumors.com |first=Steve |last=Adams |date=February 15, 2023 |access-date=February 17, 2023}}
- On November 9, 2022, outfielder Daz Cameron was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles. Third-baseman Josh Lester cleared waivers and was outrighted to the Toledo Mud Hens but chose to elect free agency.{{Cite web |title=Josh Lester Stats, Fantasy & News |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/josh-lester-623507 |date=November 9, 2022 |access-date=November 19, 2022 |website=MLB.com}} On December 6, Lester signed a minor-league contract with the Orioles.{{Cite web |title=Orioles agree to terms on minor league contract with Josh Lester |url=https://www.masnsports.com/blog/orioles-agree-to-terms-on-minor-league-contract-with-josh-lester |website=MASNsports.com |date=December 6, 2022 |access-date=December 7, 2022}}
- On November 10, 2022, the Tigers outrighted shortstops Luis García and Jermaine Palacios, outfielder Víctor Reyes and pitchers Bryan Garcia, Elvin Rodríguez and Luis Castillo to their triple-A affiliate, the Toledo Mud Hens. Aside from Luis Garcia, all of the players elected free agency after rejecting the outright assignment.{{Cite web |title=Detroit Tigers outfielder Victor Reyes among six players cut from 40-man roster |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/11/10/detroit-tiger-mlb-roster-40-man/69636654007/ |date=November 10, 2022 |access-date=November 12, 2022 |newspaper=Detroit Free Press}} On December 12, Reyes signed a minor-league contract with the Chicago White Sox.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/12/white-sox-victor-reyes-agree-to-minor-league-deal.html |title=White Sox, Victor Reyes Agree To Minor League Deal |website=mlbtraderumors.com |first=Anthony |last=Franco |date=December 9, 2022 |access-date=December 16, 2022}} On December 16, 2022, Castillo signed with the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball.{{cite web |url=https://www.marines.co.jp/news/detail/00008640.html |title=カスティーヨ投手 入団について |website=marines.co |date=December 14, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2022 |language=Japanese}} On January 19, 2023, Rodriguez signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.{{Cite web |title=Rays Sign Elvin Rodríguez, Trevor Kelley To Minor League Deals |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/01/rays-sign-elvin-rodriguez-trevor-kelley-to-minor-league-deals.html |website=mlbtraderumors.com |first=Darragh |last=McDonald |date=January 18, 2023 |access-date=January 20, 2023}} On February 7, 2023, Bryan Garcia signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros.{{Cite web |title=Astros Sign Bryan Garcia To Minor League Deal |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/02/astros-sign-bryan-garcia-to-minor-league-deal.html |website=mlbtraderumors.com |first=Darragh |last=McDonald |date=February 7, 2023 |access-date=February 8, 2023}} Luis Garcia was released on July 20, 2023.
- On November 15, 2022, the Tigers outrighted pitcher Sean Guenther to Toledo after being designated for assignment. The Tigers also designated pitchers Miguel Diaz and Kyle Funkhouser for assignment along with infielder Brendon Davis and catcher Michael Papierski.{{Cite web |title=Detroit Tigers protect five prospects from Rule 5 draft, trim 40-man roster to create space |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/11/15/detroit-tigers-rule-5-draft-parker-meadows-reese-olson/69649569007/ |date=November 15, 2022 |access-date=November 19, 2022 |newspaper=Detroit Free Press}} On January 17, 2023, Funkhouser signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers.{{Cite web |title=Rangers, Kyle Funkhouser Agree To Minor League Deal |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/01/rangers-kyle-funkhouser-agree-to-minor-league-deal.html |website=mlbtraderumors.com |first=Nick |last=Deeds |date=January 5, 2023 |access-date=January 27, 2023}}
- On November 18, 2022, the Tigers did not tender contracts to infielders Jeimer Candelario, Willi Castro and Harold Castro, all of whom became free agents. They also non-tendered designated players Diaz, Funkhouser, Davis and Papierski.{{Cite web |title=Tigers Non-Tender Jeimer Candelario |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/11/tigers-to-non-tender-jeimer-candelario.html |first=Anthony |last=Franco |date=November 18, 2022 |access-date=November 19, 2022 |website=mlbtraderumors.com}} On November 29. Candelario signed a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals.{{Cite web |url=https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2022/11/jeimer-candelario-sends-farewell-message-to-tigers-fans.html |title=Jeimer Candelario sends farewell message to Tigers' fans |website=MLive.com |first=Evan |last=Woodbery |date=November 29, 2022 |access-date=November 30, 2022}} On December 30, Willi Castro signed a minor-league deal with the Minnesota Twins.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/12/twins-sign-willi-castro-to-minor-league-deal.html |title=Twins Sign Willi Castro To Minor League Deal |website=mlbtraderumors.com |first=Darragh |last=McDonald |date=December 30, 2022 |access-date=January 2, 2023}} On January 19, 2023, Harold Castro signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies.{{Cite web |title=Rockies Sign Harold Castro To Minor League Deal |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/01/rockies-sign-harold-castro-to-minor-league-deal.html |website=mlbtraderumors.com |first=Simon |last=Hampton |date=January 21, 2023 |access-date=January 27, 2023}}
- On December 23, 2022, the Tigers designated Ángel De Jesús for assignment. He was outrighted to the Toledo Mud Hens after clearing waivers on January 6, 2023.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/01/tigers-outright-four-players.html |title=Tigers Outright Four Players |website=mlbtraderumors.com |first=Steve |last=Adams |date=January 6, 2023 |access-date=January 7, 2023}}
- On June 23, 2023, the Tigers released minor league infielder Brendon Davis.{{Cite web |date=June 23, 2023 |title=Brendon Davis: Released by Detroit |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/brendon-davis-released-by-detroit/ |access-date=June 24, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}
- On July 8, 2023, the Tigers designated infielder Jonathan Schoop for assignment.{{Cite web |title=A.J. Hinch explains Detroit Tigers' decision to cut Jonathan Schoop |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/07/08/detroit-tigers-jonathan-schoop-aj-hinch-beau-brieske-injury/70394211007/ |access-date=July 9, 2023 |work=Detroit Free Press}} On July 14, Schoop was released by the Tigers.{{Cite web |date=July 14, 2023 |title=Tigers Release Jonathan Schoop |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/07/tigers-release-jonathan-schoop.html |access-date=July 16, 2023 |website=MLB Trade Rumors}}
- On July 9, 2023, the Tigers designated outfielder Jake Marisnick for assignment.{{Cite web |date=July 9, 2023 |title=Tigers Designate Jake Marisnick For Assignment |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/07/tigers-designate-jake-marisnick-for-assignment.html |access-date=July 11, 2023 |website=MLB Trade Rumors}} Marisnick refused his outright assignment and became a free agent on July 13.{{Cite web |date=July 13, 2023 |title=Jake Marisnick: Becomes free agent |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/jake-marisnick-becomes-free-agent/ |access-date=July 16, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com}} He signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers the next day.{{Cite web |last=Duarte • • |first=Michael |date=July 14, 2023 |title=Dodgers acquire RHP Tyson Miller from Brewers, and sign OF Jake Marisnick |url=https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/dodgers-acquire-rhp-tyson-miller-from-brewers-and-sign-of-jake-marisnick/3187536/ |access-date=July 16, 2023 |work=NBC Los Angeles}}
- On August 11, 2023, the Tigers designated pitcher Chasen Shreve for assignment and he quickly cleared waivers and became a free agent.{{Cite web |date=August 11, 2023 |title=Chasen Shreve: Becomes free agent |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/chasen-shreve-becomes-free-agent/ |access-date=August 12, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} He signed a minor-league contract with the Cincinnati Reds on August 18.{{Cite web |date=August 18, 2023 |title=Reds Sign Chasen Shreve To Minor League Deal |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/08/reds-sign-chasen-shreve-to-minor-league-deal.html |access-date=August 28, 2023 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}
- On August 19, 2023, the Tigers designated catcher Eric Haase for assignment.{{Cite web |date=August 19, 2023 |title=Tigers Sign Carson Kelly, Designate Eric Haase |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/08/tigers-sign-carson-kelly-designate-eric-haase.html |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} Haase was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Guardians on August 22.{{Cite web |title=Former Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase claimed off waivers by Cleveland Guardians |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/08/22/detroit-tigers-eric-haase-mlb-cleveland-guardians-waivers/70648269007/ |access-date=August 28, 2023 |website=Detroit Free Press |language=en-US}}
=Signings=
- On November 2, 2022, the Tigers claimed relief pitcher Sean Guenther off waivers from the Miami Marlins. He sat out the entire 2022 season after having Tommy John surgery.{{Cite web |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/11/02/detroit-tigers-lhp-sean-guenther-waivers-marlins/69614144007/ |title=Detroit Tigers claim left-hander Sean Guenther off waivers from Miami Marlins |first=Evan |last=Petzold |date=November 2, 2022 |access-date=November 2, 2022 |newspaper=Detroit Free Press}} He was outrighted to the Toledo Mud Hens after clearing waivers on November 15, 2022.
- On November 10, 2022, the Tigers claimed infielder Andy Ibanez off waivers from the Texas Rangers.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/11/tigers-claim-andy-ibanez-from-rangers.html |title=Tigers Claim Andy Ibanez From Rangers |website=mlbtraderumors.com |date=November 10, 2022 |access-date=November 10, 2022}} He was outrighted to the Toledo Mud Hens after clearing waivers on January 6, 2023. The Tigers purchased his contract and added him to the active roster on April 29, 2023.{{Cite web |title=Andy Ibáñez won't try to 'be a superhero' as he joins Detroit Tigers' inconsistent offense |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/04/29/andy-ibaez-detroit-tigers-mlb-triple-a-toledo-call-up-kerry-carpenter/70166382007/ |access-date=April 30, 2023 |work=Detroit Free Press}}
- On November 18, 2022, the Tigers claimed outfielder Bligh Madris off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays.{{Cite web |title=Tigers Claim Bligh Madris Off Waivers From Rays |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/11/tigers-claim-bligh-madris-waivers-rays.html |date=November 18, 2022 |access-date=November 19, 2022 |website=mlbtraderumors.com}} Madris was designated for assignment on December 21 and ultimately traded away on January 3, 2023.
- On November 18, 2022, the Tigers and pitcher Tyler Alexander agreed on a one-year, $1.875 million contract, avoiding arbitration.{{cite web |url=https://fansided.com/2022/11/18/sources-tyler-alexander-tigers-one-year-contract/ |title=Sources: Tyler Alexander, Tigers agree to one-year contract |website=fansided.com |first=Robert |last=Murray |date=November 18, 2022 |access-date=January 25, 2023}}
- On November 21, 2022, the Tigers re-signed recently non-tendered players Davis, Papierski, Diaz and Palacios to minor-league contracts.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2022/11/tigers-bring-back-4-players-on-minor-league-deals.html |title=Tigers bring back 4 players on minor-league deals |website=Mlive.com |first=Evan |last=Woodbery |date=November 29, 2022 |access-date=November 30, 2022}} Palacios was released by the Tigers on June 8, 2023.{{Cite web |date=June 8, 2023 |title=Tigers Release Jermaine Palacios, Jace Fry |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/06/tigers-release-jermaine-palacios-jace-fry.html |access-date=August 5, 2023 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} Davis was released on June 23, 2023. The Tigers selected Diaz's contract on September 1, 2023, and added him to the roster.{{Cite web |date=September 1, 2023 |title=Tigers Designate Bennett Sousa For Assignment |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/09/tigers-designate-bennett-sousa-for-assignment.html |access-date=September 2, 2023 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}
- On November 25, 2022, the Tigers and outfielder Austin Meadows agreed on a one-year, $4.3 million contract, avoiding arbitration.{{cite web|title=Detroit Tigers: Austin Meadows set to return after adversity-filled 2022|url=https://motorcitybengals.com/posts/detroit-tigers-austin-meadows-set-to-return-after-adversity-filled-2022-01gjgvr3m7jd|last=Kotila|first=Tyler|work=fansided.com|date=November 25, 2022|accessdate=January 25, 2023}}
- On December 14, 2022, the Tigers signed pitcher Matthew Boyd to a one-year, $10 million contract.{{Cite web |title=LHP Matthew Boyd returns to Detroit on one-year contract |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-lhp-matthew-boyd-returns-to-detroit-on-one-year-contract |website=MLB.com |date=December 14, 2022 |access-date=December 15, 2022}}
- On December 14, 2022, the Tigers signed pitcher Michael Lorenzen to a one-year, $8.5 million contract.{{Cite web |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/12/15/detroit-tigers-sign-right-hander-michael-lorenzen/69729800007/ |title=Detroit Tigers sign right-hander Michael Lorenzen to one-year, $8.5 million contract |newspaper=Detroit Free Press |first=Evan |last=Petzold |date=December 14, 2022 |access-date=December 15, 2022}}
- On December 21, 2022, the Tigers claimed catcher Mario Feliciano off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/12/tigers-claim-mario-feliciano-designate-bligh-madris.html |title=Tigers Claim Mario Feliciano, Designate Bligh Madris |website=mlbtraderumors.com |first=Darragh |last=McDonald |date=December 21, 2022 |access-date=December 22, 2022}} He was outrighted to the Toledo Mud Hens after clearing waivers on January 6, 2023.
- On December 23, 2022, the Tigers claimed pitcher Zach Logue off waivers from the Oakland Athletics.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/12/tigers-claim-zach-logue-from-as.html |title=Tigers Claim Zach Logue From A's |website=mlbtraderumors.com |first=Darragh |last=McDonald |date=December 23, 2022 |access-date=December 24, 2022}} Logue was designated for assignment on December 31. He was outrighted to the Toledo Mud Hens after clearing waivers on January 6, 2023. After having his contract purchased in late June, Logue made three appearances for the Tigers before being designated for assignment again on August 7.{{Cite web |date=August 7, 2023 |title=Tigers Claim Isan Diaz From Giants, DFA Zach Logue |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/08/tigers-claim-isan-diaz-waivers-giants-dfa-zach-logue.html |access-date=August 8, 2023 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}
- On January 9, 2023, the Tigers sign pitcher Chasen Shreve to a minor-league contract. He made the team out of spring training.{{Cite web |date=March 29, 2023 |title=Tigers To Select Chasen Shreve, Trey Wingenter |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/03/tigers-to-select-chasen-shreve-trey-wingenter.html |access-date=August 12, 2023 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}
- On January 11, 2023, the Tigers claimed pitcher Edwin Uceta off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks.{{Cite web |title=Tigers Claim Edwin Uceta Off Waivers From Diamondbacks |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/01/tigers-claim-edwin-uceta-waivers-dbacks.html |website=mlbtraderumors.com |first=Steve |last=Adams |date=January 11, 2023 |access-date=January 13, 2023}} On April 2, 2023, Uceta was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.{{Cite web |last=Woodbery |first=Evan |date=April 2, 2023 |title=Tigers reliever claimed off waivers by Pirates |url=https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2023/04/tigers-reliever-claimed-off-waivers-by-pirates.html |access-date=April 3, 2023 |website=mlive}}
- On January 13, 2023, the Tigers agreed to a one-year, $2.2875 million contract with pitcher José Cisnero, avoiding arbitration.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/01/2023-mlb-arbitration-tracker.html|title=2023 MLB Arbitration Tracker|date=January 13, 2023|access-date=January 24, 2023|website=MLBTradeRumors}}
- On January 15, 2023, the Tigers signed pitcher Trey Wingenter to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training.{{Cite web |title=Detroit Tigers sign RP Trey Wingenter to minor-league deal with invite to MLB camp |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/01/15/detroit-tigers-rp-trey-wingenter-minor-league-contract/69810600007/ |newspaper=Detroit Free Press |first=Evan |last=Petzold |date=January 15, 2023 |access-date=January 15, 2023}} He made the team out of spring training.{{Cite web |title=Tigers' Trey Wingenter: Makes Opening Day roster |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/tigers-trey-wingenter-makes-opening-day-roster/amp/ |access-date=May 18, 2023 |website=www.cbssports.com}}
- On January 30, 2023, the Tigers signed outfielder Jonathan Davis to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training.{{Cite web |title=Tigers' Jonathan Davis: Gets NRI deal with Detroit |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/tigers-jonathan-davis-gets-nri-deal-with-detroit/amp/ |website=cbssports.com |date=January 30, 2023 |access-date=January 30, 2023}} On May 22, 2023, Davis was traded to the Miami Marlins for minor-league outfielder Brady Allen.{{Cite web |date=May 22, 2023 |title=Marlins' Jonathan Davis: Sent to Miami |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/marlins-jonathan-davis-sent-to-miami/ |access-date=May 23, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com}}
- On February 15, 2023, the Tigers signed pitcher Jace Fry to a minor-league contract.{{Cite web |title=Tigers Sign Jace Fry To Minor League Deal |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/02/tigers-sign-jace-fry-to-minor-league-deal.html |website=mlbtraderumors.com |first=Darragh |last=McDonald |date=February 15, 2023 |access-date=February 20, 2023}} The Tigers released Fry on June 8.
- On February 17, 2023, the Tigers claimed pitcher Tyler Holton off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks.{{Cite web |title=Tigers Claim Tyler Holton, Put Casey Mize On 60-Day IL |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/02/tigers-claim-tyler-holton-waivers-dbacks-casey-mize-60-day-injured-list.html |website=mlbtraderumors.com |first=Steve |last=Adams |date=February 17, 2023 |access-date=February 20, 2023}} After starting the season being optioned to AAA Toledo, Holton was called up on April 15.{{Cite web |date=April 15, 2023 |title=Detroit Tigers to call up Tyler Holton, Michael Lorenzen prior to matchup vs. Giants - Detroit Sports Nation |url=https://detroitsportsnation.com/detroit-tigers-to-call-up-tyler-holton-michael-lorenzen-prior-to-matchup-vs-giants/wgbrady/tigers/detroit-tigers-news/04/15/2023/402723/ |access-date=May 18, 2023 |website=detroitsportsnation.com}}
- On March 14, 2023, the Tigers claimed pitcher Freddy Pacheco off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals. He was optioned to AAA Toledo, and invited to major league spring training.{{Cite web|title=Tigers' Freddy Pacheco: Claimed off waivers by Detroit|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/tigers-freddy-pacheco-claimed-off-waivers-by-detroit/ |website=cbssports.com |date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 17, 2023}} After being placed on the 60-day injured list to start the season, Pacheco had season ending Tommy John surgery on June 5.{{Cite web |date=June 6, 2023 |title=Tigers' Freddy Pacheco Undergoes Elbow Surgery |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/06/tigers-freddy-pacheco-undergoes-elbow-surgery.html |access-date=July 6, 2023 |website=MLB Trade Rumors}}
- On May 1, 2023, the Tigers claimed pitcher Braden Bristo off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays. He was optioned to AAA Toledo.{{Cite web |title=Detroit Tigers claim reliever Braden Bristo, transfer Austin Meadows to 60-day injured list |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/05/01/detroit-tigers-braden-bristo-waivers-austin-meadows-60-day-injured-list/70172606007/ |access-date=May 2, 2023 |work=Detroit Free Press}} After pitching in two games for the Tigers, Bristo was designated for assignment on June 18. After clearing waivers, Bristo was outrighted to AAA Toledo.{{Cite web |date=June 25, 2023 |title=Tigers' Braden Bristo: Remains in organization |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/tigers-braden-bristo-remains-in-organization/ |access-date=July 6, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com}}
- On May 16, 2023, the Tigers claimed pitcher Seth Elledge off waivers from the New York Mets. He was optioned to AAA Toledo.{{Cite web |date=May 16, 2023 |title=Tigers' Seth Elledge: Claimed by Detroit |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/tigers-seth-elledge-claimed-by-detroit/ |access-date=May 18, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com}} He was designated for assignment on June 18.{{Cite web |title=Detroit Tigers claim former Anchor Bay, Michigan State pitcher Anthony Misiewicz off waivers |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/06/18/detroit-tigers-claim-lefty-pitcher-anthony-misiewicz-off-waivers/70334370007/ |access-date=June 18, 2023 |work=Detroit Free Press}} After clearing waivers, Elledge elected free agency and signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves.{{Cite web |date=June 27, 2023 |title=Braves Sign Charlie Culberson, Seth Elledge |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/06/braves-sign-charlie-culberson-seth-elledge.html |access-date=June 28, 2023 |website=MLB Trade Rumors}}
- On June 9, 2023, the Tigers claimed infielder Nick Solak off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. He was optioned to AAA Toledo.{{Cite web |date=June 9, 2023 |title=Tigers Claim Nick Solak, Transfer Spencer Turnbull To 60-Day IL |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/06/tigers-claim-nick-solak-transfer-spencer-turnbull-to-60-day-il.html |access-date=June 10, 2023 |website=MLB Trade Rumors}} Solak was called up the next day.{{Cite web |title=Detroit Tigers place Akil Baddoo on injured list, recall newly acquired Nick Solak |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/06/10/detroit-tigers-mlb-akil-baddoo-injured-list-recall-newly-acquired-utility-man-nick-solak/70309217007/ |access-date=June 28, 2023 |work=Detroit Free Press}}
- On June 18, 2023, the Tigers claimed pitcher Anthony Misiewicz off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was optioned to AAA Toledo. Misiewicz was called up on June 28.{{Cite web |title=Detroit Tigers send reliever Will Vest to injured list, but he needs further evaluation |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/06/27/detroit-tigers-will-vest-injured-list-knee-weeks/70363083007/ |access-date=June 28, 2023 |work=Detroit Free Press }} He only pitched in one game for the Tigers before being designated for assignment. The New York Yankees claimed Misiewicz off waivers on July 6.{{Cite web |date=July 6, 2023 |title=Yankees Claim Anthony Misiewicz From Tigers |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/07/yankees-claim-anthony-misiewicz-from-tigers.html |access-date=July 6, 2023 |website=MLB Trade Rumors}}
- On June 23, 2023, the Tigers signed minor league infielder Johan Camargo and assigned him to AAA Toledo.{{Cite web |date=June 23, 2023 |title=Tigers Sign Johan Camargo To Minor League Deal |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/06/tigers-sign-johan-camargo-to-minor-league-deal.html |access-date=June 24, 2023 |website=MLB Trade Rumors}} The Tigers released Camargo on August 3.{{Cite web |date=August 3, 2023 |title=Tigers Release Johan Camargo |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/08/tigers-release-johan-camargo.html |access-date=August 5, 2023 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}
- On August 4, 2023, the Tigers claimed pitcher Andrew Vasquez off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies.{{Cite web |date=August 4, 2023 |title=Tigers' Andrew Vasquez: Claimed by Detroit |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/tigers-andrew-vasquez-claimed-by-detroit/ |access-date=August 6, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}
- On August 7, 2023, the Tigers claimed infielder Isan Díaz off waivers from the San Francisco Giants. He was optioned to AAA Toledo. Diaz cleared waivers and was outrighted to AAA Toledo on August 28 after being called up and playing in two games for the Tigers.{{Cite web |last=Woodbery |first=Evan |date=August 27, 2023 |title=Tigers waive infielder, opening spot on 40-man roster |url=https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2023/08/tigers-waive-infielder-opening-spot-on-40-man-roster.html |access-date=August 28, 2023 |website=mlive |language=en}} Diaz refused his assignment to Toledo and elected free agency.{{Cite web |date=August 28, 2023 |title=Isan Diaz Elects Free Agency |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/08/tigers-outright-isan-diaz.html |access-date=September 3, 2023 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}
- On August 19, 2023, the Tigers signed catcher Carson Kelly to a major league contract.
- On August 29, 2023, the Tigers claimed pitcher Bennett Sousa off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers. He was optioned to AAA Toledo.{{Cite web |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Tigers Claim Bennett Sousa From Brewers |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/08/tigers-claim-bennett-sousa-from-brewers.html |access-date=August 31, 2023 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} He was designated for assignment on September 1.{{Cite web |title=Tigers' Bennett Sousa: Pushed off 40-man roster |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/tigers-bennett-sousa-pushed-off-40-man-roster/amp/ |access-date=September 1, 2023 |website=cbssports.com |language=en}} On September 3, Sousa was claimed off waivers by the Houston Astros.{{Cite web |date=September 3, 2023 |title=Astros Claim Bennett Sousa Off Waivers |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/09/astros-claim-bennett-sousa-off-waivers.html |access-date=September 5, 2023 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}
Season standings
=American League Central=
{{2023 AL Central standings|highlight=Detroit Tigers}}
=American League Wild Card=
{{2023 AL Wild Card standings|highlight=Detroit Tigers}}
=Record vs. opponents=
==Record vs. American League==
{{2023 AL Record vs. opponents|team=DET}}
==Record vs. National League==
{{2023 AL Record vs. NL|team=DET}}
Season highlights
=Individual accomplishments=
==Pitching==
On April 23 against the Baltimore Orioles, Eduardo Rodríguez took a perfect game into the seventh inning before it was spoiled by a single into left field by Ryan Mountcastle.[https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/04/23/detroit-tigers-mlb-near-perfect-game-eduardo-rodriguez-baltimore-orioles/70143292007/ Detroit Tigers lose 2-1 in 10 innings despite pitching gem from Eduardo Rodriguez] Detroit Free Press, April 23, 2023
On June 2 against the Chicago White Sox, Reese Olson in his MLB debut took a no-hitter into the sixth inning before it was spoiled by a left-field single by Romy Gonzalez.{{cite news |last1=Beck |first1=Jason |title=Olson takes no-hitter into 6th ... in MLB debut! |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/reese-olson-mlb-debut-includes-no-hitter-bid |access-date=July 28, 2023 |work=MLB.com |date=June 3, 2023}}
On September 8 also against the White Sox, Olson took a no-hitter in the seventh inning before it was broken up by a double by Luis Robert Jr.[https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/09/08/detroit-tigers-game-score-recap-chicago-white-sox-reese-olson/70800768007/ Detroit Tigers' bats neutered by Chicago White Sox despite Reese Olson's no-hit bid] Detroit Free Press, September 8, 2023
==Hitting==
On June 14 against the Atlanta Braves, Miguel Cabrera hit his first home run of the season, he became the fifth player in Tigers history to hit a home run at the age of 40, joining Norm Cash, Doc Cramer, Darrell Evans, and Bobby Lowe.{{cite news |last1=Woodbery |first1=Evan |title=Miguel Cabrera homers but Tigers fall to Braves in Game 1 |url=https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2023/06/miguel-cabrera-homers-but-tigers-fall-to-braves-in-game-1.html |access-date=July 28, 2023 |publisher=MLive |date=June 14, 2023}}
=Team accomplishments=
==Hitting==
On July 2, the Tigers hit two grand slams against the Colorado Rockies, the first time since May 2009 the team has achieved this feat. The Tigers hit five total home runs in their 14–9 victory.[https://apnews.com/article/rockies-tigers-mlb-baez-marisnick-0b6cce6116f03eb8cecb85d794c89b50 Baez, Marisnick hit grand slams, Tigers go deep 5 times to beat Rockies 14-9] Associated Press, July 2, 2023
==Pitching==
On July 8 against the Toronto Blue Jays, three Tigers pitchers (Matt Manning, Jason Foley, and Alex Lange) completed a combined no-hitter, the ninth no-hitter and the first combined no-hitter in franchise history.[https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/matt-manning-tigers-throw-combined-no-hitter-against-blue-jays Manning and Co. toss combined no-no vs. Blue Jays] MLB.com, July 8, 2023
Game log
{{Game log start|style={{Baseball primary style|Detroit Tigers|border=2}}|title=2023 Game Log: 78–84 (Home: 37–44; Road 41–40){{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/tigers-announce-2023-schedule |title=Tigers Announce 2023 Schedule |website=MLB.com |date=August 24, 2021 |access-date=October 5, 2022}}}}
{{Game log section start|hide=y|style={{Baseball secondary style|Detroit Tigers|border=2}}|title=March/April: 10–17 (Home: 5–7; Road: 5–10) | # | Date | Opponent | Score | Win | Loss | Save | Attendance | Record | Streak}}
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 1 || March 30 || @ Rays || 0–4 || McClanahan (1–0) || Rodríguez (0–1) || — || 25,025 || 0–1 || L1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 2 || April 1 || @ Rays || 2–12 || Eflin (1–0) || Turnbull (0–1) || — || 20,204 || 0–2 || L2
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 3 || April 2 || @ Rays || 1–5 || Springs (1–0) || Wentz (0–1) || — || 19,425 || 0–3 || L3
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 4 || April 3 || @ Astros || 7–6 {{small|(11)}} || Wingenter (1–0) || Neris (0–1) || Hill (1) || 29,272 || 1–3 || W1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 5 || April 4 || @ Astros || 6–3 || Manning (1–0) || Valdez (0–1) || — || 30,613 || 2–3 || W2
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 6 || April 5 || @ Astros || 2–8 || Javier (1–0) ||Rodríguez (0–2) || — || 37,932 || 2–4 || L1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 7 || April 6 || Red Sox || 3–6 || Sale (1–0) || Turnbull (0–2) || Jansen (1) || 44,650 || 2–5 || L2
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 8 || April 8 || Red Sox || 5–14 || Houck (2–0) || Wentz (0–2) || — || 21,835 || 2–6 || L3
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 9 || April 9 || Red Sox || 1–4 || Crawford (1–1) || Boyd (0–1) || Jansen (2) || 14,885 || 2–7 || L4
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 10 || April 11 || @ Blue Jays || 3–9 || Pop (1–0) || Manning (1–1) || — || 42,053 || 2–8 || L5
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 11 || April 12 || @ Blue Jays || 3–4 {{small|(10)}} || Romano (2–0) || Shreve (0–1) || — || 35,300 || 2–9 || L6
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 12 || April 13 || @ Blue Jays || 3–1 || Turnbull (1–2) || Bassitt (1–2) || Lange (1) || 26,192 || 3–9 || W1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 13 || April 14 || Giants || 7–5 {{small|(11)}} || Cisnero (1–0) || Doval (0–2) || — || 15,289 || 4–9 || W2
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 14 || April 15 || Giants || 7–6 {{small|(11)}} || Shreve (1–1) || Rogers (0–2) || — || 18,344 || 5–9 || W3
|- style="background:#bbb;"
| — || April 16 || Giants || colspan="9" | Postponed (inclement weather). Rescheduled to July 24.
|- style="background:#bbb;"
| — || April 17 || Guardians || colspan="9" | Postponed (inclement weather). Rescheduled to April 18.
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 15 || April 18 || Guardians || 4–3 || Lange (1–0) || Karinchak (0–3) || — || 10,099|| 6–9 || W4
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 16 || April 18 || Guardians || 1–0 || Rodríguez (1–2) || Battenfield (0–1) || Foley (1) || 10,099 || 7–9 || W5
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 17 || April 19 || Guardians || 2–3 || Quantrill (1–1) || Turnbull (1–3) || Clase (6) || 11,230 || 7–10 || L1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 18 || April 21 || @ Orioles || 1–2 || Bautista (2–1) || Foley (0–1) || — || 18,772 || 7–11 || L2
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 19 || April 22 || @ Orioles || 1–5 || Gibson (4–0) || Wentz (0–3) || — || 12,194 || 7–12 || L3
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 20 || April 23 || @ Orioles || 1–2 {{small|(10)}} || Akin (1–1) || Englert (0–1) || — || 36,975 || 7–13 || L4
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 21 || April 24 || @ Brewers || 4–2 || Boyd (1–1) || Rea (0–1) || Lange (2) || 23,201 || 8–13 || W1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 22 || April 25 || @ Brewers || 4–3 || Turnbull (2–3) || Lauer (3–2) || Foley (2) || 24,924 || 9–13 || W2
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 23 || April 26 || @ Brewers || 2–6 || Peralta (3–2) || Lorenzen (0–1) || — || 25,847 || 9–14 || L1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 24 || April 27 || Orioles || 4–7 || Baker (2–0) || Shreve (1–2) || Bautista (6) || 11,599 || 9–15 || L2
|- style="background:#bbb;"
| – || April 28 || Orioles || colspan="9" | Postponed (inclement weather). Rescheduled to April 29.
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 25 || April 29 || Orioles || 7–4 || Rodríguez (2–2) || Kremer (2–1) || Lange (3) || 17,974 || 10–15 || W1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 26 || April 29 || Orioles || 4–6 || Rodriguez (1–0) || Boyd (1–2) || Bautista (7) || 11,048 || 10–16 || L1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 27 || April 30 || Orioles || 3–5 || Voth (1–1) || Turnbull (1–4) || Canó (2) || 13,626 || 10–17 || L2
|-
{{Game log section end}}
{{Game log section start|hide=y|style={{Baseball secondary style|Detroit Tigers|border=2}}|title=May: 16–11 (Home 9–6, Road 7–5)| # | Date | Opponent | Score | Win | Loss | Save | Attendance | Record | Streak}}
|- style="background:#bbb;"
| — || May 2 || Mets || colspan="9" | Postponed (inclement weather). Rescheduled to May 3.
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 28 || May 3 || Mets || 6–5 || Alexander (1–0) || Ottavino (0–2) || Lange (4) || 11,363 || 11–17 || W1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 29 || May 3 || Mets || 8–1 || Lorenzen (1–1) || Scherzer (2–2) || — || 16,734 || 12–17 || W2
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 30 || May 4 || Mets || 2–0 || Rodríguez (3–2) || Verlander (0–1) || Lange (5) || 18,369 || 13–17 || W3
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 31 || May 5 || @ Cardinals || 5–4 || Boyd (2–2) || Hicks (0–3) || Lange (6) || 36,359 || 14–17 || W4
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 32 || May 6 || @ Cardinals || 6–5 {{small|(10)}} || Cisnero (2–0) || Gallegos (1–2) || — || 39,512 || 15–17 || W5
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 33 || May 7 || @ Cardinals || 6–12 || VerHagen (2–0) || Englert (1–2) || — || 44,465 || 15–18 || L1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 34 || May 8 || @ Guardians || 6–2 || Wentz (1–3) || Bibee (1–1) || — || 12,509 || 16–18 || W1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 35 || May 9 || @ Guardians || 0–2 || Bieber (3–1) || Lorenzen (1–2) || Clase (13) || 13,096 || 16–19 || L1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 36 || May 10 || @ Guardians || 5–0 || Rodríguez (4–2) || Battenfield (0–4) || — || 16,128 || 17–19 || W1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 37 || May 12 || Mariners || 2–9 || Gonzales (3–0) || Boyd (2–3) || — || 22,116 || 17–20 || L1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 38 || May 13 || Mariners || 0–5 || Miller (2–0) || Faedo (0–1) || — || 23,511 || 17–21 || L2
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 39 || May 14 || Mariners || 5–3 || Foley (1–1) || Speier (1–1) || Lange (7) || 20,160 || 18–21 || W1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 40 || May 16 || Pirates || 4–0 || Lorenzen (2–2) || Ortiz (0–2) || — || 16,484 || 19–21 || W2
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 41 || May 17 || Pirates || 0–8 || Hill (4–3) || Rodríguez (4–3) || — || 14,542 || 19–22 || L1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 42 || May 19 || @ Nationals || 8–6 || Boyd (3–3) || Irvin (1–2) || Lange (8) || 19,985 || 20–22 || W1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 43 || May 20 || @ Nationals || 2–5 || Corbin (3–5) || Faedo (0–2) || Finnegan (9) || 31,721 || 20–23 || L1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 44 || May 21 || @ Nationals || 4–6 || Gray (4–5) || Wentz (1–4) || Harvey (2) || 20,580 || 20–24 || L2
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 45 || May 22 || @ Royals || 8–5 {{small|(10)}} || Lange (2–0) || Barlow (1–3) || Cisnero (1) || 14,229 || 21–24 || W1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 46 || May 23 || @ Royals || 1–4 || Cuas (3–0) || Rodríguez (4–4) || Chapman (2) || 13,443 || 21–25 || L1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 47 || May 24 || @ Royals || 6–4 || Vest (1–0) || Taylor (1–2) || Lange (9) || 11,898 || 22–25 || W1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 48 || May 25 || White Sox || 7–2 || Faedo (1–2) || Giolito (3–4) || — || 15,003 || 23–25 || W2
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 49 || May 26 || White Sox || 3–12 || Lynn (4–5) || Wentz (1–5) || — || 21,701 || 23–26 || L1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 50 || May 27 || White Sox || 7–3 || Foley (2–1) || Kelly (1–2) || — || 24,685 || 24–26 || W1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 51 || May 28 || White Sox || 6–5 {{small|(10)}} || Lange (3–0) || López (0–4) || — || 22,644 || 25–26 || W2
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 52 || May 29 || Rangers || 0–5 || Eovaldi (7–2) || Boyd (3–4) || — || 19,021 || 25–27 || L1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 53 || May 30 || Rangers || 6–10 || Anderson (1–0) || Faedo (1–3) || — || 14,616 || 25–28 || L2
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 54 || May 31 || Rangers || 3–2 || Vest (2–0) || Dunning (4–1) || Lange (10) || 20,968 || 26–28 || W1
|-
{{Game log section end}}
{{Game log section start|hide=y|style={{Baseball secondary style|Detroit Tigers|border=2}}|title=June: 9–18 (Home 4–8, Road 5–10)| # | Date | Opponent | Score | Win | Loss | Save | Attendance | Record | Streak}}
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 55 || June 2 || @ White Sox || 0–3 || Middleton (1–0) || Olson (0–1) || Graveman (5) || 20,229 || 26–29 || L1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 56 || June 3 || @ White Sox || 1–2 {{small|(10)}} || López (1–4) || Cisnero (2–1) || — || 24,674 || 26–30 || L2
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 57 || June 4 || @ White Sox || 2–6 || Hendriks (1–0) || Lange (3–1) || — || 23,372 || 26–31 || L3
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 58 || June 5 || @ Phillies || 3–8 || Nola (5–4) || Wentz (1–6) || — || 33,196 || 26–32 || L4
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 59 || June 6 || @ Phillies || 0–1 || Walker (5–3) || Alexander (1–1) || Kimbrel (9) || 36,664 || 26–33 || L5
|- style="background:#bbb;"
| — || June 7 || @ Phillies || colspan="9" | Postponed (Air quality/Smoke). Rescheduled to June 8.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/phillies/news/tigers-phillies-june-7-2023-postponed |title=Tigers-Phils postponed due to air quality, moved to Thursday |first1=Todd |last1=Zolecki |website=MLB.com |publisher=MLB Advanced Media |date=June 7, 2023 |access-date=June 7, 2023}}
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 60 || June 8 || @ Phillies || 2–3 || Kimbrel (4–1) || Lange (3–2) || — || 29,028 || 26–34 || L6
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 61 || June 9 || Diamondbacks || 6–11 || Kelly (8–3) || Lorenzen (2–3) || — || 19,664 || 26–35 || L7
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 62 || June 10 || Diamondbacks || 0–5 || Nelson (3–3) || Boyd (3–5) || — || 31,607 || 26–36 || L8
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 63 || June 11 || Diamondbacks || 5–7 || Ginkel (3–0) || Foley (2–2) || McGough (2) || 17,956 || 26–37 || L9
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 64 || June 12 || Braves || 6–5 {{small|(10)}} || Lange (4–2) || Jiménez (0–2) || — || 18,742 || 27–37 || W1
|- style="background:#bbb;"
| – || June 13 || Braves || colspan="9" | Postponed (inclement weather). Rescheduled to June 14.
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 65 || June 14 || Braves || 7–10 || Strider (7–2) || Olson (0–2) || — || 24,186 || 27–38 || L1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 66 || June 14 || Braves || 5–6 || McHugh (3–0) || Lorenzen (2–4) || Minter (10) || 24,186 || 27–39 || L2
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 67 || June 15 || @ Twins || 8–4 || Boyd (4–5) || Morán (0–2) || — || 27,570 || 28–39 || W1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 68 || June 16 || @ Twins || 7–1 || Englert (2–2) || Ryan (7–4) || — || 27,170 || 29–39 || W2
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 69 || June 17 || @ Twins || 0–2 || Headrick (1–0) || Wentz (1–7) || Durán (9) || 26,950 || 29–40 || L1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 70 || June 18 || @ Twins || 6–4 || White (1–0) || Varland (3–3) || Foley (3) || 31,221 || 30–40 || W1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 71 || June 19 || Royals || 6–4 || Alexander (2–1) || Clarke (1–1) || Lange (11) || 18,438 || 31–40 || W2
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 72 || June 20 || Royals || 0–1 || Lynch (1–3) || Lorenzen (2–5) || Barlow (8) || 18,409 || 31–41 || L1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 73 || June 21 || Royals || 9–4 || Boyd (5–5) || Singer (4–7) || — || 20,195 || 32–41 || W1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 74 || June 23 || Twins || 1–4 || Maeda (1–4) || Wentz (1–8) || Durán (10) || 19,782 || 32–42 || L1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 75 || June 24 || Twins || 3–2 || Olson (1–2) || López (3–5) || Lange (12) || 24,403 || 33–42 || W1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 76 || June 25 || Twins || 3–6 {{small|(10)}} || Jax (4–6) || White (1–1) || Durán (11) || 21,585 || 33–43 || L1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 77 || June 26 || @ Rangers || 7–2 || Englert (3–2) || Heaney (5–5) || — || 22,320 || 34–43 || W1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 78 || June 27 || @ Rangers || 3–8 || Sborz (4–2) || White (1–2) || — || 22,805 || 34–44 || L1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 79 || June 28 || @ Rangers || 2–10 || Dunning (7–1) || Wentz (1–9) || — || 27,192 || 34–45 || L2
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 80 || June 29 || @ Rangers || 8–5 || Englert (4–2) || Barlow (1–1) || — || 26,977 || 35–45 || W1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 81 || June 30 || @ Rockies || 5–8 || Gomber (6–7) || Lorenzen (2–6) || Johnson (13) || 47,239 || 35–46 || L1
|-
{{Game log section end}}
{{Game log section start|hide=y|style={{Baseball secondary style|Detroit Tigers|border=2}}|title=July: 12–13 (Home 4–9, Road 8–4)| # | Date | Opponent | Score | Win | Loss | Save | Attendance | Record | Streak}}
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 82 || July 1 || @ Rockies || 4–2 {{small|(10)}} || Lange (5–2) || Johnson (1–4) || — || 48,108 || 36–46 || W1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 83 || July 2 || @ Rockies || 14–9 || Manning (2–1) || Seabold (1–5) || — || 40,145 || 37–46 || W2
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 84 || July 4 || Athletics || 0–1 {{small|(10)}} || Fujinami (5–7) || Holton (0–1) || May (6) || 26,749 || 37–47 || L1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 85 || July 5 || Athletics || 3–12 || Waldichuk (2–5) || Rodríguez (4–5) || — || 15,149 || 37–48 || L2
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 86 || July 6 || Athletics || 9–0 || Lorenzen (3–6) || Harris (2–3) || — || 15,133 || 38–48 || W1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 87 || July 7 || Blue Jays || 2–12 || Manoah (2–7) || Faedo (1–4) || — || 30,029 || 38–49 || L1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 88 || July 8 || Blue Jays || 2–0 || Manning (3–1) || Gausman (7–5) || Lange (13) || 30,621 || 39–49 || W1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 89 || July 9 || Blue Jays || 3–4 {{small|(10)}} || García (3–3) || Cisnero (2–2) || Romano (26) || 30,077 || 39–50 || L1
|- style="text-align:center; background:#bbcaff;"
| colspan="10" | 2023 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 90 || July 14 || @ Mariners || 5–4 || Rodríguez (5–5) || Castillo (6–7) || Lange (14) || 39,014 || 40–50 || W1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 91 || July 15 || @ Mariners || 6–0 || Lorenzen (4–6) || Kirby (8–8) || — || 38,683 || 41–50 || W2
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 92 || July 16 || @ Mariners || 0–2 || Miller (6–3) || Olson (1–2) || Sewald (18) || 32,368 || 41–51 || L1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 93 || July 17 || @ Royals || 3–2 || White (2–2) || Clarke (1–4) || Lange (15) || 19,440 || 42–51 || W1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 94 || July 18 || @ Royals || 10–11 || Lynch (3–4) || Skubal (0–1) || — || 18,448 || 42–52 || L1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 95 || July 19 || @ Royals || 3–2 || Rodríguez (6–5) || Yarbrough (2–5) || Lange (16) || 17,903 || 43–52 || W1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 96 || July 20 || @ Royals || 3–0 || Lorenzen (5–6) || Greinke (1–10) || Foley (4) || 11,478 || 44–52 || W2
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 97 || July 21 || Padres || 4–5 || Lugo (4–4) || Olson (1–4) || Hader (24) || 28,834 || 44–53 || L1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 98 || July 22 || Padres || 3–14 || Wolf (1–0) || Englert (4–3) || — || 31,974 || 44–54 || L2
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 99 || July 23 || Padres || 3–1 || Faedo (2–4) || Musgrove (9–3) || Lange (17) || 24,523 || 45–54 || W1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 100 || July 24 || Giants || 5–1 || Skubal (1–1) || Stripling (0–4) || — || 16,907 || 46–54 || W2
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 101 || July 25 || Angels || 6–7 {{small|(10)}} || Estévez (4–1) || Lange (5–3) || Loup (1) || 24,856 || 46–55 || L1
|- style="background:#bbb;"
| — || July 26 || Angels || colspan="9" | Postponed (inclement weather). Rescheduled to July 27.
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 102 || July 27 {{small|(1)}} || Angels || 0–6 || Ohtani (9–5) || Lorenzen (5–7) || — || {{small|see 2nd game}} || 46–56 || L2
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 103 || July 27 {{small|(2)}} || Angels || 4–11 || Sandoval (6–7) || Manning (3–2) || — || 30,238 || 46–57 || L3
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 104 || July 28 || @ Marlins || 5–6 || Chargois (2–0) || Foley (2–3) || Puk (16) || 15,918 || 46–58 || L4
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 105 || July 29 || @ Marlins || 5–0 || Wentz (2–9) || Cueto (0–2) || — || 32,936 || 47–58 || W1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 106 || July 30 || @ Marlins || 6–8 || López (5–2) || Holton (0–2) || Robertson (15) || 18,207 || 47–59 || L1
|-
{{Game log section end}}
{{Game log section start|hide=y|style={{Baseball secondary style|Detroit Tigers|border=2}}|title=August: 13–15 (Home 7–10, Road 6–5)| # | Date | Opponent | Score | Win | Loss | Save | Attendance | Record | Streak}}
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 107 || August 1 || @ Pirates || 1–4 || Oviedo (5–11) || Manning (3–3) || Bednar (22) || 19,427 || 47–60 || L2
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 108 || August 2 || @ Pirates || 6–3 || Rodríguez (7–5) || Bido (2–2) || Holton (1) || 14,370 || 48–60 || W1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 109 || August 4 || Rays || 0–8 || Littell (2–2) || Olson (1–5) || — || 26,050 || 48–61 || L1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 110 || August 5 || Rays || 4–2 || Skubal (2–1) || Civale (5–3) || Brieske (1) || 30,939 || 49–61 || W1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 111 || August 6 || Rays || 6–10 || Poche (9–3) || Manning (3–4) || — || 21,824 || 49–62 || L1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 112 || August 7 || Twins || 3–9 || López (7–6) || Wentz (2–10) || — || 13,779 || 49–63 || L2
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 113 || August 8 || Twins || 6–0 || Rodríguez (8–5) || Gray (5–5) || — || 16,588 || 50–63 || W1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 114 || August 9 || Twins || 9–5 || Holton (1–2) || Ober (6–6) || Cisnero (2) || 16,570 || 51–63 || W2
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 115 || August 10 || Twins || 3–0 || Olson (2–5) || Maeda (3–7) || Brieske (2) || 18,709 || 52–63 || W3
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 116 || August 11 || @ Red Sox || 2–5 || Barraclough (1–0) || Skubal (2–2) || Murphy (1) || 32,647 || 52–64 || L1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 117 || August 12 || @ Red Sox || 6–2 || Manning (4–4) || Bello (8–7) || Foley (5) || 35,927 || 53–64 || W1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 118 || August 13 || @ Red Sox || 3–6 || Whitlock (5–3) || Rodríguez (8–6) || Jansen (27) || 35,145 || 53–65 || L1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 119 || August 15 || @ Twins || 3–5 || Floro (4–5) || Cisnero (2–3) || Durán (22) || 30,150 || 53–66 || L2
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 120 || August 16 || @ Twins || 8–7 || Holton (2–2) || Jax (5–7) || — || 26,716 || 54–66 || W1
|- style="background:#bbb;"
| — || August 17 || @ Guardians || colspan="9" | Postponed (inclement weather). Rescheduled to August 18.
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 121 || August 18 (1) || @ Guardians || 4–2 || Skubal (3–2) || Williams (1–4) || Foley (6) || {{small|see 2nd game}} || 55–66 || W2
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 122 || August 18 (2) || @ Guardians || 1–4 || De Los Santos (5–2) || Cisnero (2–4) || Clase (33) || 31,556 || 55–67 || L1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 123 || August 19 || @ Guardians || 4–3 || Manning (5–4) || Bibee (9–3) || Foley (7) || 32,641 || 56–67 || W1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 124 || August 20 || @ Guardians || 4–1 || Rodríguez (9–6) || Allen (6–6) || Lange (18) || 26,824 || 57–67 || W2
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 125 || August 21 || Cubs || 6–7 || Palencia (3–0) || Brieske (0–1) || Leiter Jr. (4) || 20,560 || 57–68 || L1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 126 || August 22 || Cubs || 8–6 || Holton (3–2) || Smyly (9–9) || Lange (19) || 21,211 || 58–68 || W1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 127 || August 23 || Cubs || 4–6 || Merryweather (5–1) || Brieske (0–2) || Alzolay (19) || 21,965 || 58–69 || L1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 128 || August 25 || Astros || 4–1 || Lange (6–3) || Pressly (3–4) || — || 23,832 || 59–69 || W1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 129 || August 26 || Astros || 2–9 || Brown (10–9) || Rodríguez (9–7) || — || 27,103 || 59–70 || L1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 130 || August 27 || Astros || 4–17 || Verlander (10–6) || Faedo (2–5) || — || 28,496 || 59–71 || L2
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 131 || August 28 || Yankees || 1–4 || Severino (4–8) || Olson (2–6) || — || 16,772 || 59–72 || L3
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 132 || August 29 || Yankees || 2–4 || Brito (5–6) || Skubal (3–3) || — || 17,236 || 59–73 || L4
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 133 || August 30 || Yankees || 2–6 || Cole (12–4) || White (2–3) || Hamilton (2) || 15,731 || 59–74 || L5
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 134 || August 31 || Yankees || 4–3 {{small|(10)}} || Brieske (1–2) || Loáisiga (0–1) || — || 19,630 || 60–74 || W1
|-
{{Game log section end}}
{{Game log section start|hide=y|style={{Baseball secondary style|Detroit Tigers|border=2}}|title=September/October: 18–10 (Home 8–4, Road 10–6)| # | Date | Opponent | Score | Win | Loss | Save | Attendance | Record | Streak}}
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 135 || September 1 || @ White Sox || 4–2 || Rodríguez (10–7) || Toussaint (2–7) || Lange (20) || 15,105 || 61–74 || W2
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 136 || September 2 || @ White Sox || 10–0 || Olson (3–6) || Clevinger (6–7) || — || 21,186 || 62–74 || W3
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 137 || September 3 || @ White Sox || 3–2 || Skubal (4–3) || Bummer (4–4) || Lange (21) || 22,246 || 63–74 || W4
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 138 || September 5 || @ Yankees || 1–5 || Cole (13–4) || Cisnero (2–4) || — || 31,553 || 63–75 || L1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 139 || September 6 || @ Yankees || 3–4 || Schmidt (9–8) || Brieske (1–3) || Holmes (18) || 30,673 || 63–76 || L2
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 140 || September 7 || @ Yankees || 10–3 || Rodríguez (11–7) || Rodón (2–5) || — || 32,722 || 64–76 || W1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 141 || September 8 || White Sox || 0–6 || Clevinger (7–7) || Olson (3–7) || — || 18,483 || 64–77 || L1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 142 || September 9 || White Sox || 3–1 || Skubal (5–3) || Ureña (0–5) || Lange (22) || 20,159 || 65–77 || W1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 143 || September 10 || White Sox || 3–2 || Gipson-Long (1–0) || Scholtens (1–8) || Lange (23) || 18,223 || 66–77 || W2
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 144 || September 12 || Reds || 5–6 {{small|(10)}} || Díaz (9–4) || Lange (6–4) || Farmer (3) || 15,080 || 66–78 || L1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 145 || September 13 || Reds || 3–4 || Duarte (2–0) || Rodríguez (11–8) || Díaz (36) || 15,507 || 66–79 || L2
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 146 || September 14 || Reds || 8–2 || Olson (4–7) || Law (4–6) || — || 16,945 || 67–79 || W1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 147 || September 15 || @ Angels || 11–2 || Skubal (6–3) || Canning (7–7) || — || 37,822 || 68–79 || W2
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 148 || September 16 || @ Angels || 5–4 {{small|(10)}} || Lange (7–4) || Soriano (1–3) || Vest (1) || 35,022 || 69–79 || W3
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 149 || September 17 || @ Angels || 5–3 || Wentz (3–11) || Rosenberg (1–2) || Lange (24) || 34,943 || 70–79 || W4
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 150 || September 18 || @ Dodgers || 3–8 || Lynn (12–11) || Rodríguez (11–9) || — || 37,239 || 70–80 || L1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 151 || September 19 || @ Dodgers || 2–3 || Vesia (2–5) || Lange (7–5) || — || 42,223 || 70–81 || L2
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 152 || September 20 || @ Dodgers || 4–1 || Olson (5–7) || Miller (10–4) || Vest (2) || 42,635 || 71–81 || W1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 153 || September 21 || @ Athletics || 7–3 || Skubal (7–3) || Medina (3–10) || — || 6,160 || 72–81 || W2
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 154 || September 23 || @ Athletics || 2–8 || Waldichuk (4–8) || Vest (2–1) || — || 8,751 || 72–82 || L1
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 155 || September 23 || @ Athletics || 1–4 || Boyle (1–0) || Wentz (3–12) || May (20) || 9,776 || 72–83 || L2
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 156 || September 24 || @ Athletics || 2–0 || Rodríguez (12–9) || Sears (5–13) || Lange (25) || 13,102 || 73–83 || W1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 157 || September 26 || Royals || 6–3 || Foley (3–3) || Clarke (3–6) || — || 13,903 || 74–83 || W2
|- style="background:#bbb;"
| — || September 27 || Royals || colspan="9" | Suspended (inclement weather). Rescheduled to September 28.
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 158 || September 28 || Royals || 8–0 || Diaz (1–0) || Bowlan (0–1) || — || 13,326 || 75–83 || W3
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 159 || September 28 || Royals || 7–3 || Cisnero (3–4) || Ragans (7–5) || — || 13,326 || 76–83 || W4
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 160 || September 29 || Guardians || 5–7 || Quantrill (4–7) || Wentz (3–13) || Clase (44) || 30,053 || 76–84 || L1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 161 || September 30 || Guardians || 8–0 || Brieske (2–3) || McKenzie (0–3) || — || 40,224 || 77–84 || W1
|- style="background:#bfb;"
| 162 || October 1 || Guardians || 5–2 || Rodríguez (13–9) || Giolito (8–15) || Lange (26) || 41,425 || 78–84 || W2
|-
{{Game log section end}}
|- style="text-align:center;"
| Legend: {{Color box|#cfc|border=darkgray}} = Win {{Color box|#fbb|border=darkgray}} = Loss {{Color box|#bbb|border=darkgray}} = Postponement
Bold = Tigers team member
{{Game log end}}
Roster
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| colspan="10" style="{{Baseball primary style|Detroit Tigers|border=2}}; text-align: center;" | 2023 Detroit Tigers |
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| colspan="10" style="{{Baseball secondary style|Detroit Tigers|border=2}}; text-align: center;" | Roster |
| valign="top" | Pitchers
{{MLBplayer|70|Tyler Alexander}} {{MLBplayer| 4|Beau Brieske}} {{MLBplayer|51|Braden Bristo}} {{MLBplayer|48|Matthew Boyd}} {{MLBplayer|67|José Cisnero}} {{MLBplayer|58|Miguel Díaz}} {{MLBplayer|53|Mason Englert}} {{MLBplayer|49|Alex Faedo}} {{MLBplayer|68|Jason Foley}} {{MLBplayer|66|Sawyer Gipson-Long}} {{MLBplayer|75|Brenan Hanifee}} {{MLBplayer|50|Garrett Hill}} {{MLBplayer|87|Tyler Holton}} {{MLBplayer|55|Alex Lange}} {{MLBplayer|71|Zach Logue}} {{MLBplayer|21|Michael Lorenzen}} {{MLBplayer|25|Matt Manning}} {{MLBplayer|65|Anthony Misiewicz}} {{MLBplayer|45|Reese Olson}} {{MLBplayer|57|Eduardo Rodríguez}} {{MLBplayer|36|Chasen Shreve}} {{MLBplayer|29|Tarik Skubal}} {{MLBplayer|56|Spencer Turnbull}} {{MLBplayer|65|Andrew Vasquez}} {{MLBplayer|19|Will Vest}} {{MLBplayer|43|Joey Wentz}} {{MLBplayer|52|Brendan White}} {{MLBplayer|62|Trey Wingenter}} | width="25px" | | valign="top" | Catchers {{MLBplayer|13|Eric Haase}} {{MLBplayer|15|Carson Kelly}} {{MLBplayer|34|Jake Rogers}} Infielders {{MLBplayer|28|Javier Báez}} {{MLBplayer|40|Isan Díaz}} {{MLBplayer|77|Andy Ibáñez}} {{MLBplayer|32|Ryan Kreidler}} {{MLBplayer|27|Andre Lipcius}} {{MLBplayer| 9|Nick Maton}} {{MLBplayer|39|Zach McKinstry}} {{MLBplayer|18|Tyler Nevin}} {{MLBplayer| 8|Jonathan Schoop}} {{MLBplayer|59|Zack Short}} {{MLBplayer|46|Nick Solak}} {{MLBplayer|20|Spencer Torkelson}} Outfielders {{MLBplayer|60|Akil Baddoo}} {{MLBplayer|30|Kerry Carpenter}} {{MLBplayer|31|Riley Greene}} {{MLBplayer|75|Jake Marisnick}} {{MLBplayer|17|Austin Meadows}} {{MLBplayer|22|Parker Meadows}} {{MLBplayer| 8|Matt Vierling}} Other batters {{MLBplayer|24|Miguel Cabrera}} | width="25px" | | valign="top" | Manager {{MLBplayer|14|A. J. Hinch}} Coaches {{MLBplayer|99|Alfredo Amézaga}} {{small|(first base)}} {{MLBplayer|37|Keith Beauregard}} {{small|(hitting)}} {{MLBplayer|40|Michael Brdar}} {{small|(hitting)}} {{MLBplayer|98|Jeremy Carrell}} {{small|(bullpen catcher)}} {{MLBplayer|88|Tim Federowicz}} {{small|(catching coach)}} {{MLBplayer|41|Chris Fetter}} {{small|(pitching)}} {{MLBplayer|44|Gary Jones}} {{small|(third base)}} {{MLBplayer|26|George Lombard}} {{small|(bench)}} {{MLBplayer|63|Robin Lund}} {{small|(assistant pitching)}} {{MLBplayer|61|Juan Nieves}} {{small|(assistant pitching)}} {{MLBplayer|38|James Rowson}} {{small|(assistant hitting)}} |
Player statistics
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| = Indicates team leader |
=Batting=
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen bases; BB = Walks; AVG = Batting average; SLG = Slugging average
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| bgcolor=#DDDDFF; width="20%"|Player
!bgcolor=#DDDDFF; width="7%"|G !bgcolor=#DDDDFF; width="7%"|AB !bgcolor=#DDDDFF; width="7%"|R !bgcolor=#DDDDFF; width="7%"|H !bgcolor=#DDDDFF; width="7%"|2B !bgcolor=#DDDDFF; width="7%"|3B !bgcolor=#DDDDFF; width="7%"|HR !bgcolor=#DDDDFF; width="7%"|RBI !bgcolor=#DDDDFF; width="7%"|SB !bgcolor=#DDDDFF; width="7%"|BB !bgcolor=#DDDDFF; width="7%"|AVG !bgcolor=#DDDDFF; width="7%"|SLG | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Torkelson | bgcolor=#ffcc00|159 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|606 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|88 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|141 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|34 | 1 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|31 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|94 | 3 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|67 | .233 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|.446 |
| Javier Báez | 136 | 510 | 58 | 113 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 59 | 12 | 24 | .222 | .325 |
| Matt Vierling | 134 | 479 | 63 | 125 | 21 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|5 | 10 | 44 | 6 | 44 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|.261 | .388 |
| Zach McKinstry | 148 | 464 | 60 | 107 | 21 | 4 | 9 | 35 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|16 | 44 | .231 | .351 |
| Kerry Carpenter | 118 | 418 | 57 | 116 | 17 | 2 | 20 | 64 | 6 | 32 | .278 | .471 |
| Riley Greene | 99 | 378 | 51 | 109 | 19 | 4 | 11 | 37 | 7 | 35 | .288 | .447 |
| Andy Ibáñez | 114 | 356 | 42 | 94 | 23 | 2 | 11 | 41 | 1 | 24 | .264 | .433 |
| Miguel Cabrera | 98 | 334 | 21 | 86 | 20 | 0 | 4 | 34 | 0 | 31 | .257 | .353 |
| Jake Rogers | 107 | 331 | 47 | 73 | 11 | 0 | 21 | 49 | 1 | 28 | .221 | .444 |
| Akil Baddoo | 112 | 312 | 40 | 68 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 34 | 14 | 42 | .218 | .372 |
| Eric Haase | 86 | 264 | 22 | 53 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 26 | 3 | 16 | .201 | .284 |
| Nick Maton | 93 | 249 | 29 | 43 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 32 | 1 | 38 | .173 | .305 |
| Zack Short | 110 | 221 | 17 | 45 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 33 | 5 | 28 | .204 | .339 |
| Jonathan Schoop | 55 | 136 | 15 | 29 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | .213 | .272 |
| Tyler Nevin | 41 | 95 | 11 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 12 | .200 | .316 |
| Jake Marisnick | 33 | 69 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 3 | .232 | .420 |
| Carson Kelly | 18 | 52 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | .173 | .269 |
| Andre Lipcius | 13 | 35 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | .286 | .400 |
| Austin Meadows | 6 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .238 | .286 |
| Ryan Kreidler | 11 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .111 | .111 |
| Isan Díaz | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 |
| Nick Solak | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .--- | .--- |
| Totals | 162 | 5478 | 661 | 1292 | 245 | 29 | 165 | 635 | 85 | 508 | .236 | .382 |
| Rank in AL | — | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 |
Source:[https://baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/2023-batting.shtml]
=Pitching=
Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H = Hits allowed; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; SO = Strikeouts
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| bgcolor=#DDDDFF; width="20%"|Player
!bgcolor=#DDDDFF; width="7%"|W !bgcolor=#DDDDFF; width="7%"|L !bgcolor=#DDDDFF; width="7%"|ERA !bgcolor=#DDDDFF; width="7%"|G !bgcolor=#DDDDFF; width="7%"|GS !bgcolor=#DDDDFF; width="7%"|SV !bgcolor=#DDDDFF; width="7%"|IP !bgcolor=#DDDDFF; width="7%"|H !bgcolor=#DDDDFF; width="7%"|R !bgcolor=#DDDDFF; width="7%"|ER !bgcolor=#DDDDFF; width="7%"|BB !bgcolor=#DDDDFF; width="7%"|SO | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodríguez | bgcolor=#ffcc00|13 | 9 | 3.30 | 26 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|26 | 0 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|152.2 | 128 | 59 | 56 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|48 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|143 |
| Joey Wentz | 3 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|13 | 6.90 | 25 | 19 | 0 | 105.2 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|131 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|87 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|81 | 47 | 98 |
| Michael Lorenzen | 5 | 7 | 3.58 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 105.2 | 89 | 44 | 42 | 27 | 83 |
| Reese Olson | 5 | 7 | 3.99 | 21 | 18 | 0 | 103.2 | 83 | 49 | 46 | 33 | 103 |
| Tyler Holton | 3 | 2 | 2.11 | 59 | 1 | 1 | 85.1 | 56 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 74 |
| Tarik Skubal | 7 | 3 | 2.80 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 80.1 | 58 | 28 | 25 | 14 | 102 |
| Matt Manning | 5 | 4 | 3.58 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 78.0 | 60 | 37 | 31 | 21 | 50 |
| Matthew Boyd | 5 | 5 | 5.45 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 71.0 | 69 | 46 | 43 | 25 | 73 |
| Jason Foley | 3 | 3 | 2.61 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|70 | 0 | 7 | 69.0 | 65 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 55 |
| Alex Lange | 7 | 5 | 3.68 | 67 | 0 | bgcolor=#ffcc00|26 | 66.0 | 43 | 30 | 27 | 45 | 79 |
| Alex Faedo | 2 | 5 | 4.45 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 64.2 | 48 | 35 | 32 | 20 | 58 |
| José Cisnero | 3 | 4 | 5.31 | 63 | 0 | 2 | 59.1 | 63 | 39 | 35 | 25 | 70 |
| Mason Englert | 4 | 3 | 5.46 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 56.0 | 67 | 39 | 34 | 17 | 41 |
| Will Vest | 2 | 1 | 2.98 | 48 | 4 | 2 | 48.1 | 40 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 56 |
| Tyler Alexander | 2 | 1 | 4.50 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 44.0 | 44 | 25 | 22 | 5 | 44 |
| Chasen Shreve | 1 | 2 | 4.79 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 41.1 | 45 | 24 | 22 | 12 | 42 |
| Brendan White | 2 | 3 | 5.09 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 40.2 | 40 | 25 | 23 | 15 | 44 |
| Beau Brieske | 2 | 3 | 3.60 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 35.0 | 36 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 31 |
| Spencer Turnbull | 1 | 4 | 7.26 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 31.0 | 37 | 26 | 25 | 15 | 24 |
| Sawyer Gipson-Long | 1 | 0 | 2.70 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 20.0 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 26 |
| Trey Wingenter | 1 | 0 | 5.82 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 22 |
| Garrett Hill | 0 | 0 | 9.19 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 15.2 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
| Miguel Díaz | 1 | 0 | 0.64 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 14.0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16 |
| Zach Logue | 0 | 0 | 7.36 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 10 |
| Andrew Vasquez | 0 | 0 | 8.31 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Zack Short | 0 | 0 | 6.00 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Brenan Hanifee | 0 | 0 | 5.40 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Braden Bristo | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Jonathan Schoop | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach McKinstry | 0 | 0 | 18.00 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Kelly | 0 | 0 | 13.50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Misiewicz | 0 | 0 | 81.00 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 78 | 84 | 4.24 | 162 | 162 | 41 | 1442.1 | 1320 | 740 | 680 | 476 | 1374 |
| Rank in AL | 9 | 6 | 9 | — | — | 10 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 11 |
Note: No Tigers pitcher qualified for league ERA title because no pitchers recorded minimum 162 innings pitched.
Source:[https://baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/2023-pitching.shtml]
Farm system
{{See also|Minor League Baseball}}
{{MLB Farm System
|level12=AAA|team12=Toledo Mud Hens|league12=International League|manager12=Anthony Iapoce
|level13=AA|team13=Erie SeaWolves|league13=Eastern League|manager13=Gabe Alvarez
|level14=High-A|team14=West Michigan Whitecaps|league14=Midwest League|manager14= Brayan Pena
|level15=Single-A|team15=Lakeland Flying Tigers|league15=Florida State League|manager15=
|level17=Rookie|team17=Florida Complex League Tigers|league17=Florida Complex League|manager17=
|level19=Rookie|team19=DSL Tigers 1|league19=Dominican Summer League|manager19=
|level20=Rookie|team20=DSL Tigers 2|league20=Dominican Summer League|manager20=
}}
References
{{reflist|30em}}
External links
- [https://www.mlb.com/tigers Detroit Tigers official site]
- [https://baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/2023.shtml 2023 Detroit Tigers at Baseball Reference]
{{2023 MLB season by team}}
{{Detroit Tigers}}