The Detroit Tigers enter at 61-69 (.469), while the Tampa Bay Rays sit at 77-53 (.592). Framber Valdez (8-8, 4.35 ERA in 138.2 innings) takes the mound for the Tigers, opposed by Drew Rasmussen (13-5, 3.01 ERA in 134.1 innings).<\/p>\n
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How to Watch Rays vs. TigersWhen: Monday, August 24, 2026 at 6:40 p.m. ETWhere: Comerica Park, Detroit, MITV: FS1Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One<\/a>, FOX Sports<\/a>Players to WatchDrew Rasmussen<\/p>\n Pitcher \u00b7 Tampa Bay Rays<\/p>\n Rasmussen is the tone-setter in this matchup. Detroit has been scuffling, and the projected Tampa Bay starter brings one of the steadiest profiles on either side: 13-5 with a 3.02 ERA, a 0.94 WHIP, 138 strikeouts in 134.1 innings and 13 quality starts.<\/p>\n Detroit has dropped eight of its last 10, but the Tigers still carry a .732 OPS against right-handed pitching, 10th in MLB. If Rasmussen keeps traffic off the bases early, Tampa Bay can settle into the formula behind its 1.16 team WHIP and 51 saves.<\/p>\n Junior Caminero<\/p>\n Third Baseman \u00b7 Tampa Bay Rays<\/p>\n Caminero is Tampa Bay\u2019s biggest one-swing threat. He leads the Rays with 35 home runs and 83 RBIs while batting .276 with a .532 slugging percentage, giving an American League-leading batting-average lineup its most dangerous power bat.<\/p>\n Detroit\u2019s pitching staff does not give much away. The Tigers own a 3.618 team ERA, a 1.217 WHIP and allow 1.049 home runs per nine innings. That makes Caminero even more important for a Tampa Bay club with 135 home runs. If he gets a pitch to drive, the Rays can change the game in a hurry.<\/p>\n Framber Valdez<\/p>\n Pitcher \u00b7 Detroit Tigers<\/p>\n This game runs through Valdez\u2019s left arm. The projected Detroit starter enters 8-8 with a 4.35 ERA, a 1.40 WHIP, 111 strikeouts in 138.2 innings and 12 quality starts.<\/p>\n Tampa Bay has been one of baseball\u2019s better offenses overall, but the Rays have been less dangerous against left-handed pitching. Their .685 OPS and .372 slugging percentage against lefties both rank seventh lowest in MLB. If Valdez keeps the ball on the ground and limits free passes, Detroit can turn this into the lower-scoring game its pitching staff is built to win.<\/p>\n Kevin McGonigle<\/p>\n Third Baseman \u00b7 Detroit Tigers<\/p>\n McGonigle gives Detroit a spark at the plate and on the bases. He went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a home run and three RBIs Sunday against Kansas City. For the season, he is batting .283 with a .385 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, 56 RBIs and 12 stolen bases.<\/p>\n The matchup with Rasmussen is a real test, but McGonigle has the approach to make it work. Detroit owns a .732 OPS against right-handed pitching, 10th in MLB. If McGonigle gets on base and forces Tampa Bay to work from the stretch, he can help the Tigers create the traffic they need against one of the league\u2019s steadiest starters.<\/p>\n Rays vs. Tigers Odds Learn more about the Tampa Bay Rays<\/a> vs. Detroit Tigers<\/a> game and check the full MLB schedule<\/a> on FOX Sports!<\/p>\n Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? 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