On Sunday, the Detroit Tigers are finishing their series with the Royals in Kansas City.
They have lost two straight games, so they are looking to avoid getting swept.
Most recently, the Tigers lost by a score of 3-1 on Saturday.
UPDATE: The Tigers lost 11-7.
Tigers Demote 29-Year-Old Pitcher
GettyPitcher Enmanuel de Jesus #37 of the Detroit Tigers reacts after closing out the 8-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on June 02, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida.
Ahead of Sunday’s game, the Tigers announced the news that they had optioned Enmanuel DeJesus to Triple-A.
Tigers PR wrote: “LHP Enmanuel DeJesus was optioned to Triple-A following last night’s game.”
GettyEnmanuel de Jesus #37 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates after striking out Joey Loperfido of the Houston Astros for the final out in an 8-0 win at Comerica Park on June 26, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.
De Jesus has gone 2-0 with a 3.83 ERA in 30 games this year.
He is in the middle of his second season at the MLB level.
Prior to Detroit, DeJesus had spent his rookie year (2023) with the Miami Marlins.
GettyEnmanuel De Jesus #83 of the Miami Marlins reacts in the seventh inning against the New York Mets during game one of a double header at Citi Field on September 27, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
DeJesus has gone 0-1 with a 3.65 ERA in eight Triple-A games this year.
Looking At The Tigers Right Now
GettyMax Clark of the Detroit Tigers at bat against the Kansas City Royals during the fifth inning at Kauffman Stadium on August 22, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
The Tigers are currently the fourth-place team in the American League Central with a 61-68 record in 129 games.
They have won just two out of their last ten games (and are 29-37 in 66 games on the road).
After the Royals, the Tigers will return home to host the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night.
Looking At The Royals Right Now
GettyVinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Kansas City Royals congratulates Salvador Perez on his home run against the Detroit Tigers during the fourth inning at Kauffman Stadium on August 22, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
As for the Royals, they are in the middle of a tough 2026 season.
Right now, they are the last-place team in the American League Central with a 57-74 record in 131 games.
After the Tigers, the Royals will head to Canada for a series with the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.
Detroit Tigers Demote 29-Year-Old During Royals Series