Jake Rogers C DET Sun 4/23/23 11:25 AM
Jake Rogers
C DET
Rogers is starting at catcher and batting eighth in Sunday's game against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
With Eric Haase getting the series finale off, Rogers will enter the lineup. Rogers started the season off with two home runs in his first four games but hasn't gone deep in seven contests since then, though he has managed a .294 batting average during the most recent stretch.
Jake Rogers C DET Sun 4/9/23 10:33 AM
Jake Rogers
C DET
Rogers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Rogers had started behind the plate in three of the Tigers' last four games, going 2-for-11 with a home run and three RBI. Though he still appears to be the Tigers' nominal No. 2 backstop behind Eric Haase -- who will catch Sunday's game -- Rogers should have the chance to play more often than most backup catchers around the league thanks to Haase's ability to fill in at designated hitter or in the corner outfield.
Jake Rogers C DET Sat 4/8/23 12:28 PM
Jake Rogers
C DET
Rogers is starting at catcher and batting ninth in Saturday's game against the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Rogers takes over as the backstop with Eric Haase getting the day off. The former already has two home runs in just 12 at-bats this season, so it makes sense that the Tigers are looking to get his bat in the lineup more frequently. Moving forward, Haase can also play in left field, so Rogers may be able to secure more regular playing time at catcher if he keeps hitting well.
Jake Rogers C DET Thu 4/6/23 10:22 PM
Jake Rogers
C DET
Rogers went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's loss to the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Rogers went deep against Chris Sale in the second inning, giving the Detroit catcher his second home run this season in just 12 at-bats. Eric Haase started in left field Thursday, and if the Tigers do that more often, Rogers could see a larger role behind the plate. For now, he's still Haase's primary backup at the catcher position, but Rogers looks like a sneaky play whenever he's in the lineup due to his power potential.
Jake Rogers C DET Sun 4/2/23 7:59 PM
Jake Rogers
C DET
Rogers went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Rogers provided all the offense for a Detroit team that has been stagnant at the plate so far this season. The catcher has some pop, and if the Tigers continue to struggle to score runs, it's possible that Rogers earns more playing time moving forward. For now, he's the clear backup to Eric Haase, who figures to reenter the lineup Monday.
Jake Rogers C DET Sun 4/2/23 12:33 PM
Jake Rogers
C DET
Rogers is starting at catcher and batting ninth in Sunday's game against the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Eric Haase started the first two games of the season behind the plate, but he'll give way to Rogers on Sunday. The latter had a strong spring and could provide a little bit of pop from the catcher position, though he's unlikely to see enough playing time to be much of a fantasy factor at the moment.
Jake Rogers C DET Fri 3/24/23 3:29 PM
Jake Rogers
C DET
Rogers was told Friday that he has made the Tigers' Opening Day roster, Chris McCosky of the Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
He will open as the No. 2 catcher behind Eric Haase. Andrew Knapp and Michael Papierski did not make the cut. Rogers missed the entire 2022 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he's recaptured his power stroke this spring and could also be in line for turns at DH this year in Detroit.
Jake Rogers C DET Mon 3/20/23 10:50 AM
Jake Rogers
C DET
Rogers (elbow) will start at catcher and bat ninth in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Rogers exited Friday's game against the Blue Jays after being hit by a pitch in the left elbow, but he avoided any structural damage and was merely nursing some bruising and soreness over the past couple days. With Rogers drawing back into the lineup after resting through the weekend, he'll be in strong position to break camp with the Tigers as the No. 2 catcher behind Eric Haase.
Jake Rogers C DET Fri 3/17/23 4:31 PM
Jake Rogers
C DET
Rogers is expected to be fine after being lifted from Friday's Grapefruit League matchup against the Yankees after getting hit by a pitch on his left elbow, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rogers is sporting a bruise following the hit by pitch, but he was removed as a precaution and should be available to play as soon as Saturday. He's slated to back up Eric Haase at catcher for the Tigers this season.
Jake Rogers C DET Fri 3/17/23 2:10 PM
Jake Rogers
C DET
Rogers was removed from Friday's Grapefruit League matchup against the Yankees after getting hit by a pitch on his left elbow, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rogers was having a very solid spring before leaving Friday's game, slashing .333/.364/.857 with three home runs over 22 plate appearances. A pitch to the elbow likely means swelling, but the Tigers will take a look at him and should provide more updates shortly.