Tigers' Dillon Dingler exits game after apparent hand injury
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 11:32 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler left Wednesday's game in the bottom of the second inning due to an apparent hand injury. Dingler was struck on his right hand by a 95-mph pitch while catching, resulting in visible pain. Although he completed the inning, manager AJ Hinch opted to substitute him with Jake Rogers, who hit a two-run homer later in the game. Specifics of Dingler's injury have yet to be announced.
- •Dingler was removed after being hit by a pitch in the second inning.
- •He demonstrated pain but finished the inning before being substituted.
- •Jake Rogers replaced him and hit a two-run homer.
- •No immediate update on the severity of Dingler's injury.
- 1:15 AMESPN MLB — All-Star Dingler hit by foul tip, exits Tigers til...
- 11:47 PMYahoo Sports — All-Stars Dingler of Tigers and Kurtz of A's exit game in 2nd inning due to injury, illness
- 11:44 PMYahoo Sports — Dillon Dingler injury update after Tigers All-Star hit on throwing hand
- 11:32 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers' Dillon Dingler leaves game with apparent hand injury
"Detroit Tigers All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler left Wednesday's game against the Athletics with a injured right hand. Dingler was hit on the throwing hand by a foul tip off the bat of Jacob Wilson in the second inning. Dingler stayed in the game after a lengthy consultation with Detroit's training staff.
"Tigers All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler left Wednesday's game with a injured right hand. The Athletics' Nick Kurtz left in the second inning due to illness.
"In Wednesday's second inning, Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler had a 95 mph sinker from right-hander Troy Melton fouled off his right throwing hand.
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 9, 2026, 1:15 AMAll-Star Dingler hit by foul tip, exits Tigers til...
Tigers All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler left Wednesday's game with a injured right hand. The Athletics' Nick Kurtz left in the second inning due to illness.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 11:47 PMAll-Stars Dingler of Tigers and Kurtz of A's exit game in 2nd inning due to injury, illness
Detroit Tigers All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler left Wednesday's game against the Athletics with a injured right hand. Dingler was hit on the throwing hand by a foul tip off the bat of Jacob Wilson in the second inning. Dingler stayed in the game after a lengthy consultation with Detroit's training staff.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 11:44 PMDillon Dingler injury update after Tigers All-Star hit on throwing hand
In Wednesday's second inning, Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler had a 95 mph sinker from right-hander Troy Melton fouled off his right throwing hand.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 11:32 PMTigers' Dillon Dingler leaves game with apparent hand injury
Tigers’ All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler was removed from the game in the bottom of the second inning Wednesday.
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