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Detroit Tigers adjust lineup for Royals series, Gleyber Torres at DH

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 10:18 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Detroit Tigers adjust lineup for Royals series, Gleyber Torres at DH

Summary

The Detroit Tigers are currently facing the Kansas City Royals in a four-game series. Following a 4-3 victory on Thursday, the Tigers have won three of their last four games and hold a record of 49-54, sitting six games back in the AL Central. For Friday's game, manager AJ Hinch made several lineup changes, most moving Gleyber Torres from second base to designated hitter. The Tigers start ace Tarik Skubal on the mound, while the Royals counter with Beck Way.

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By the Numbers

•Tigers defeated Royals 4-3 on Thursday.
•Tigers are currently 49-54, six games back in AL Central.
•Gleyber Torres switches from second base to designated hitter for Friday's game.
•Tarik Skubal is the starting pitcher for the Tigers.
•Royals will start Beck Way against the Tigers.

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10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers Make Gleyber Torres Change During Royals Series

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The Detroit Tigers are currently taking on the Kansas City Royals in a four-game series. Detroit was victorious on Thursday by a score of 4-3. They have won three of their last four games and now sit at 49-54 on the season, which is good for six games back of first place in the AL […] The post Detroit Tigers Make Gleyber Torres Change During Royals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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