Tampa Bay Rays Face Detroit Tigers on August 24, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays are scheduled to play the Detroit Tigers on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:40 p.m. ET at Comerica Park in Detroit, MI.

The Tigers enter the game with a record of 61-69, while the Rays hold a better record at 77-53. Framber Valdez will start for Detroit, bringing an 8-8 record and a 4.35 ERA, while Drew Rasmussen takes the mound for Tampa Bay with a 13-5 record and a 3.01 ERA.

Rasmussen has been a consistent performer for the Rays, contributing significantly to their strong season. Meanwhile, the Tigers have struggled recently, losing eight of their last ten games. Despite this, they maintain a solid OPS against right-handed pitchers. The performance of players like Caminero for the Rays and McGonigle for the Tigers will be crucial in this matchup.