C - Detroit Tigers
- Age 27
- Ohio State
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler connected for a home run on Opening Day as part of an 8-2 win over the Padres.
Fantasy Impact
The Tigers got off to a hot start on Thursday, scoring four runs in the first inning while Dingler's fifth-inning, two-run homer stretched the Tigers' lead to 8-0. The 27-year-old enjoyed an excellent rookie season in 2025, hitting .278 with 13 home runs and a .752 OPS across 126 games while playing elite defense behind the plate. He is certainly worthy of a look in 12-team leagues as he enters what appears to be a promising sophomore campaign.
Dingler (elbow) had arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow in January. He has been able to participate fully in all baseball activities except throwing, where his progression continues.
Fantasy Impact
He will make his spring debut Friday against Philadelphia, batting fifth and serving as the designated hitter. Full clearance could arrive within the next week. Dingler is projected to be available for the start of the regular season.
Dillon Dingler is working through a throwing program this week and continues to participate fully in all other baseball activities.
Fantasy Impact
Dingler underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow on January 28 and has yet to appear in a game this spring as he continues his recovery. He is expected to be ready for opening day. Coming off a strong 2025 season in which he slashed .278/.327/.425 with 13 home runs over 126 games, Dingler enters the season as the Detroit Tigers’ starting catcher.
Dillon Dingler underwent an elbow procedure this winter and began a return-to-play throwing progression at the start of the week.
Fantasy Impact
It appears the procedure was not serious, as Dingler has begun throwing and is participating in all other baseball activities. He is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season. Dingler had a strong 2025 season, slashing .278/.327/.425 with 13 home runs in 126 games.
Dillon Dingler went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a walk in Detroit’s 12-2 victory over the Yankees.
Fantasy Impact
Dingler notched his 105th hit and 53rd RBI of the season while batting .276 with a .326 OBP over 381 at-bats. With 12 homers and solid contact skills, he remains a viable catching option in two-catcher and deeper mixed formats.
