On Sunday, the Detroit Tigers will look to sweep the Athletics in California.
They most recently won by a score of 8-6 on Saturday night.
Gleyber Torres (who batted 2nd) finished with two hits, including one home run and two RBIs.
Detroit Tigers Announce Gleyber Torres Decision
GettyGleyber Torres #25 of the Detroit Tigers hits a two-run home run against the Athletics in the top of the fifth inning at Sutter Health Park on August 01, 2026 in Sacramento, California.
For Sunday’s game, the Tigers have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Tigers 8/2 G. Torres 2B D. Dingler DH K. McGonigle SS E. Valencia C S. Torkelson 1B H. Lee 3B M. Clark CF B. Malgeri LF Z. McKinstry RF K. Montero SP”
Torres has been moved up to the leadoff spot on Sunday.
He comes into the day batting .266 with 53 hits, six home runs, 25 RBIs and 31 runs in 54 games.
The 29-year-old is in the middle of his second season with Detroit.
GettyGleyber Torres #25 of the Detroit Tigers trots around the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Athletics in the top of the fifth inning at Sutter Health Park on August 01, 2026 in Sacramento, California.
Before the Tigers, Torres had spent the first seven years of his career with the New York Yankees.
He made two All-Star Games with New York (and one with Detroit).
In 2024, Torres helped lead the Yankees to the World Series.
Social Media Reacts To Lineup
GettyGleyber Torres #25 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the seventh inning at Citizens Bank Park on August 02, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
@JAMESONWILL1AMS: “Why is gleyber in the lineup trade him”
@7achmartin: “it’s actually insane to me that you didn’t get one mlb ready starter in return for skubal”
@Funny_dogsp: “Torres probably getting traded mid game lol”
@LeylandsLung: “I guess Torres will have to be pulled from the game when he’s traded today.”
Looking At The Tigers Right Now
GettyMax Clark #15 and Kevin McGonigle #7 of the Detroit Tigers embrace after Clark hit a two-run home run against the Athletics in the top of the six inning at Sutter Health Park on August 01, 2026 in Sacramento, California.
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