The Tigers will pay him the prorated MLB minimum for the remainder of the 2025 season, while the Rangers cover the rest of his $1.5 million salary. The Tigers activated Jackson for Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park.

DETROIT -- Jake Rogers will be behind the plate for ace Tarik Skubal for the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night. The Tigers (60-45) and Toronto Blue Jays (62-42) play at 6:10 p.m. at Comerica Park. The Tigers have lost five straight and 11 of their last 12. They’ve won just once in the past 17 days.

The Detroit Tigers signed starter Alex Cobb — a 37-year-old who has pitched in 13 MLB season — to a one-year, $15 million contract in December 2024.

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is still waiting for the birth of his second child, but he's no longer eligible to remain on the paternity list.

Ernie Clement and Joey Loperfido hit back-to back hit home runs in the fifth inning to help the surging Toronto Blue Jays rout the slumping Detroit Tigers 11-4 in a matchup of first-place teams going in opposite directions.