Jackson Jobe has been making stunning time in his journey back to the Tigers after Tommy John surgery. He underwent the procedure in June 2025 and has kept his rehab journey relatively lowkey, but the Tigers announced he would begin a rehab assignment in Single-A Lakeland on Tuesday night.
He ended up pitching 1 1/3 innings for the Flying Tigers, allowing one run on two hits while striking out a batter. His fastball velocity touched 100.2 MPH (twice) after already flashing 100 in his first live batting practice last week.
The Tigers "expect a lengthy buildup," and it wouldn't be surprising if they keep him in the minors for the maximum 30 days. There's no rush — the Tigers already have a surplus of starters, which landed Keider Montero back in the bullpen — but Jobe's return could match up nicely with the trade deadline, should Detroit deal a starter (or two) on Aug. 3.
Jackson Jobe allowed a run on 2 hits over 1 1/3 innings with a K in his first rehab start tonight for Single-A Lakeland. 32 pitches, 24 strikes. He threw two fastballs at 100.2 mph. pic.twitter.com/0Ypr7v4pmN
— Jason Beck (@beckjason) July 7, 2026
Wenceel Pérez resumes baseball activities after freak accident in Houston
Wenceel Pérez has been on the IL since the Tigers' away series against the Astros in mid-June, when he suffered a freak accident in the training room after the second game. The snap back from a plyometric band fractured his left orbital bone, and it was bad enough that he remained in Houston for a few days before being cleared to travel.
Pérez was spotted playing catch on the field at Comerica Park ahead of the Tigers' opener against the Athletics. It's still going to be a while before he's even eligible to come off the IL, having been moved to the 60-day to accommodate waiver claim Yilber Díaz in late June, but the Tigers have no reason to rush him after what appeared to be a very scary incident.
Will Vest to consult with orthopedic surgeon in Dallas
After the Tigers took two out of three from the Rangers over the weekend, Will Vest opted to stay behind in Dallas to consult with Dr. Keith Meister, the Rangers' orthopedic consultant. Chris McCosky of the Detroit News reported the meeting was not about ligament surgery, but a pitcher getting a second opinion about elbow inflammation never seems like a good thing.
Vest went onto the IL for the second time this season on July 1, retroactive to June 28, the day after he gave up three runs in one inning and blew a save against the Astros.
