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Detroit Tigers place Enmanuel De Jesus on paternity leave before series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 11:37 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Detroit Tigers place Enmanuel De Jesus on paternity leave before series

Summary

The Detroit Tigers announced that pitcher Enmanuel De Jesus has been placed on the paternity list prior to their matchup against the Cleveland Guardians. De Jesus is expected to be out for up to three days as he and his wife welcome their new baby. The Tigers also selected the contract of Tanner Rainey from Triple-A Toledo to fill his roster spot. De Jesus has appeared in 26 games for the Tigers this season, registering an ERA of 3.58 and 37 strikeouts. The team aims to make a strong showing against the Guardians in this crucial AL Central series.

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By the Numbers

•Enmanuel De Jesus is on paternity leave for the birth of his child.
•Tigers selected RHP Tanner Rainey from Triple-A Toledo.
•De Jesus has pitched in 26 games this season with a 3.58 ERA.
•Tigers are opening a significant series against the Guardians.

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The Detroit Tigers are set to open up a new series in MLB against the Cleveland Guardians in a matchup that has major AL Central implications. Before the Guardians series began, the Detroit Tigers announced a pair of roster moves, and one of them regards a major life decision involving pitcher Enmanuel De Jesus. More […] The post Detroit Tigers Announce Major Life News with 29-Year-Old Pitcher appeared first on HEAVY.
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