Tigers prospects from trade deadline face injury setbacks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:55 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

The Detroit Tigers have experienced a challenging start to the recovery of prospects acquired in trades involving Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize. Three of the key pitchers, including Brady Smith, River Ryan, and Kash Mayfield, are currently on the injured list. Smith was recently sidelined after leaving a game early due to arm discomfort. Ryan is also on the mend from a hamstring injury but is reportedly nearing a return. Mayfield's hamstring issue has prevented him from debuting since joining from the San Diego Padres. Despite the challenges, several other prospects have made their debuts, with varied performances noted in early appearances for the Tigers organization.
- •Brady Smith, River Ryan, and Kash Mayfield are injured.
- •Smith left a game early with arm pain.
- •Ryan is close to returning from hamstring injury.
- •Mayfield has yet to debut in the Tigers organization.
- •Hope is hitting.160 but has produced key hits recently.
- 1:55 PMYahoo Sports — How Tigers prospects acquired at trade deadline have fared so far
"It probably hasn't been the start Detroit Tigers fans have been hoping for when it comes to the returns from the Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize trades.
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