Spencer Torkelson

The Tigers signed 1B Spencer Torkelson to a one-year, $4.075 million deal to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Torkelson finished last season slashing .240/.333/.456 with 31 home runs and 78 RBI. He figures to maintain high power upside for fantasy managers.

Spencer Torkelson's X-rays on his right foot came back negative.

Fantasy Impact

After fouling a ball off his right foot in the fourth inning and getting hit by a pitch on the hand in the ninth, Torkelson received negative X-rays on his foot. He did not undergo testing on his hand, as there is no concern. It appears he has avoided a serious injury and will likely be in the lineup for Thursday's Game 3 of the American League Wild Card series against the Cleveland Guardians.

Spencer Torkelson went 0-for-3 with one walk and three strikeouts in the Tigers’ 5-2 loss to the Guardians on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Torkelson sits at 132 hits, 78 RBI, and 31 homers across 547 at-bats. With a .241 average and .334 OBP, he’s continued to provide consistent power despite contact issues.

Spencer Torkelson went 2-for-3 in the loss to the Braves, driving in three runs with a home run and adding a walk while scoring once.

Fantasy Impact

The 26-year-old has heated up at the plate of late, posting a .940 OPS with three home runs and seven RBI over his last 15 games for the Tigers. After yesterday’s game, Torkelson has compiled a .245 batting average with 31 home runs and 78 RBI over 149 games this season.

Spencer Torkelson went 1-for-3 in loss to the Braves with a home run, one RBI, and one run scored while striking out twice.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s defeat, Torkelson now has a .243 batting average with 30 home runs and 75 RBI over 148 games this season.