For the second spring in a row, Detroit Tigers right-hander Brenan Hanifee made it to the finish line of spring training and was perhaps the last player to learn his fate. A year ago, he got good news.

The Detroit Tigers set their 2026 Opening Day roster by finalizing the list of 26 players expected to be active for Thursday's game in San Diego.

The Detroit Tigers are prepared to make an impact in 2026. Here’s who secured a spot coming out of spring training.

DETROIT — Former Detroit Tigers slugger Jeimer Candelario was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. Candelario, 32, made the Angels’ Opening Day roster after a strong spring but couldn’t sustain that success in the regular season,

Prospect Kevin McGonigle's dazzling spring performance forces a tough decision: immediate impact or service-time games as the Tigers chase a World Series?

The Detroit Tigers set their 26-man roster with two catchers, six infielders, five outfielders, five starting pitchers and eight relief pitchers.

The Tigers today claimed RHP Grant Holman off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Holman has been optioned to the FCL. To make room on the 40-man roster, INF Trey Sweeney has been transferred to the 60-day injured list.

Perez made his MLB debut with Detroit in 2024 and has been a regular contributor for the Tigers the past two seasons. In 2025, Perez appeared in 100 games, batting .244 and hitting 13 home runs as part of 30 extra-base hits as he played across the outfield defensively.

Detroit Tigers right-handed reliever Grant Holman hasn't pitched at any level in the 2026 season, but he hasn't been placed on the injured list.