C - Detroit Tigers
- Age 31
- Tulane
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
Tigers catcher Jake Rogers went 2-for-3 with a homer in a 7-2 win over the Rays on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Rogers connected for a solo home run off of Rays starter Nick Martinez in the second inning before adding a single in the sixth. The 31-year-old has shown power in the past, with 21 home runs in the 2023 season, but has now settled into a backup role behind emerging star backstop Dillon Dingler in Detroit. The veteran is slashing just .167/.242/.296 with one homer, five runs, five RBI, and a stolen base through 63 plate appearances on the season.
Jake Rogers has cleared concussion protocol.
Fantasy Impact
Rogers suffered a concussion last week. He will be good to go for the start of the season on Thursday.
Tigers catcher Jake Rogers suffered a mild concussion on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Rogers suffered the injury when his own bat hit him in the face during a batting cage drill, requiring a few stitches. The veteran backstop is expected to be ready for Opening Day and will serve as the backup to 2025 breakout catcher Dillon Dingler in Detroit.
The Tigers and C Jake Rogers have agreed to a one-year deal, avoiding arbitration.
Fantasy Impact
Rogers will likely open up the season as the favorite to make the Opening Day roster as the backup catcher. He hit .187, with three home runs, and 19 RBI in 123 at-bats last season.
Jake Rogers went 2-for-3 in the win over the Royals with two RBI and a double.
Fantasy Impact
The 30-year-old has struggled at the plate in a limited role, hitting just .189 with two home runs and eight RBI over his last 15 games for the Tigers. After yesterday’s victory, Rogers has a .182 batting average with 16 RBI and three home runs across 38 games this season.
