Tigers drop to last in AL Central after rough May performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 7:18 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Detroit Tigers suffered a challenging May, recording a 6-22 record and falling to last place in the AL Central. Key pitcher Tarik Skubal underwent elbow surgery earlier this month, complicating the team's efforts. Currently, they sit 11.5 games behind the first-place Cleveland Guardians. Analysts express concerns that the Tigers may be looking to make roster changes ahead of the trade deadline if performance does not improve.
- •Detroit Tigers finished May with a 6-22 record.
- •Tarik Skubal is sidelined due to elbow surgery.
- •Tigers are 11.5 games behind the Cleveland Guardians.
- •Recent power rankings list the Tigers as the worst team.
- •Analysts predict possible roster changes before the trade deadline.
- 7:18 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers fans won't like seeing where their team sits in latest power rankings
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