Detroit Tigers Activate Catcher Jake Rogers From Injured List

The Detroit Tigers have activated catcher Jake Rogers from the injured list ahead of their May 20 game against the St. Louis Cardinals, allowing him to catch for left-hander Tarik Skubal. Rogers, sidelined since early April with a left oblique strain, completed his rehab with four games in Triple-A Toledo, hitting .333 during that stint. His return is expected to reduce the playing time of Dillon Dingler, who performed well in Rogers' absence with a .270 average and strong defensive metrics. As a result, Tomas Nido is likely to be designated for assignment to make roster space, although the Tigers hope to retain him as depth. Additionally, center fielder Parker Meadows has started his rehab assignment in Toledo and is on track to return soon. Rogers is considered one of the best defensive catchers and a team leader, even though his batting has cooled recently, and his return brings both defensive strength and leadership back to the Tigers.