Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin Newman hit .202 with two home runs, one walk and 23 strikeouts across 56 games for the Angels in the 2025 season.

The Tigers are the lone team in baseball with a double-digit lead over the second-place squad. Even though the Royals are 7-3 in their last 10, they just can't close the gap on a dominating Tigers squad, who have the only positive run-differential in their division.

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres is in his eighth MLB season, but first outside of The Bronx. Spending the first seven years of his career with the New York Yankees, Torres signed a one-year, $15 million contract to join Detroit this past offseason.

The Tigers acquired Drew Sommers from Tampa in February and he quickly ascended from Double-A to Triple-A in May before getting the call Thursday.

The Tigers designated Ryan Kreidler for assignment on Friday to make room for Drew Sommers on their 40-man roster.

What’s next: The Royals conclude their three-game series against the Tigers on Sunday afternoon. Right-hander Seth Lugo (8-6, 3.73 ERA) will start against fellow righty Jack Flaherty (7-12, 4.51 ERA) at Comerica Park.

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A questionable approach to the 2025 MLB trade deadline has aged well for Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris thus far. However, his cle