Dillon Dingler struggles offensively as Tigers face slump
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 7:04 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Dillon Dingler is experiencing a significant offensive slump impacting the Detroit Tigers. As of August 23, Dingler has not started in the series finale against the Kansas City Royals, marking just his ninth absence in 130 games this season. He leads the American League with 94 games caught and has struggled at the plate, going 4-for-56 with 14 strikeouts over his last 14 games. The Tigers have dropped nine of those contests, decreasing their playoff hopes. Dingler acknowledges the pressure of his role and continues to seek improvement to help his team recover during this critical stretch.
- •Dingler leads the American League with 94 games caught.
- •He has a current slash-line of.253/.318/.484.
- •Dingler's slump coincides with the Tigers losing nine of their last 14 games.
- •He has been absent from the lineup for just nine games this season.
- •Manager AJ Hinch expresses confidence in Dingler's abilities.
- 7:04 PMYahoo Sports — No excuses, but prolonged slump starting to eat at Tigers' Dillon Dingler
"Dillon Dingler, as he’s fighting through his worst offensive lull of the season, won’t accept any excuses about fatigue.
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