New York Yankees vs Detroit Tigers Starting Lineup — Monday, Jun 22, 2026
Final Lineups
New York Yankees @ Detroit Tigers · Monday, Jun 22, 2026
| # | Batter | AVG | OBP | OPS | HR | RBI | vAVG | vOPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ali Sánchez | 0.268 | 0.300 | 0.657 | 1 | 7 | 0.385 | 0.923 |
| 2 | Amed Rosario | 0.231 | 0.274 | 0.708 | 10 | 28 | 0.221 | 0.702 |
| 3 | Anthony Volpe | 0.240 | 0.325 | 0.647 | 1 | 19 | 0.306 | 0.847 |
| 4 | Austin Wells | 0.175 | 0.273 | 0.572 | 8 | 17 | 0.100 | 0.339 |
| 5 | Ben Rice | 0.257 | 0.350 | 0.895 | 32 | 75 | 0.264 | 0.830 |
| # | Batter | AVG | OBP | OPS | HR | RBI | vAVG | vOPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colt Keith | 0.269 | 0.322 | 0.739 | 8 | 31 | 0.270 | 0.707 |
| 2 | Dillon Dingler | 0.272 | 0.337 | 0.862 | 26 | 80 | 0.289 | 0.934 |
| 3 | Hao-Yu Lee | — | — | — | — | — | 0.250 | 0.615 |
| 4 | Jahmai Jones | 0.198 | 0.273 | 0.626 | 4 | 12 | 0.059 | 0.118 |
| 5 | Jake Rogers | 0.183 | 0.290 | 0.617 | 3 | 11 | 0.127 | 0.442 |
New York Yankees at Detroit Tigers (2026-06-22). Gerrit Cole vs Framber Valdez at Comerica Park.
Gerrit Cole enters this contest with a strong season ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.00 across 28 innings pitched in 5 starts, demonstrating efficient command with a 7.71 K/9 and a 2.57 BB/9. His recent trend shows a downward trajectory in ERA, indicating improved performance, and he has maintained a stable alternating pattern in his starts with a 60% quality start percentage and no blow-up outings. Framber Valdez, in contrast, has a season ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.35 over 83.2 innings in 15 starts, with a 7.21 K/9 and a higher 3.44 BB/9. Valdez's ERA trend is also down, and he boasts a slightly better quality start percentage at 66.7%, but he has a 16.7% blow-up rate, suggesting occasional struggles.
The New York Yankees' offense presents a formidable challenge, leading with a .771 OPS and 389 runs scored, supported by a .245 batting average and 114 home runs. Their pitching staff complements this offensive power with a strong 3.35 team ERA and a 1.18 WHIP, along with an 8.85 K/9. The Detroit Tigers' offense lags behind, posting a .708 OPS and 314 runs, with a .235 batting average and 86 home runs. Their pitching unit holds a 3.83 team ERA and a 1.27 WHIP, with an 8.22 K/9.
Recent head-to-head matchups between these two teams in 2025 show a mixed bag of results, with the Yankees holding a 2-4 record against the Tigers. The games have seen varying run totals, including high-scoring affairs like 11-1 and 12-2, but also lower-scoring contests such as 4-3 and 3-0. The total line for this game is set at 8.0 runs, which appears to align with the potential for either a pitcher's duel given Cole's strong form and Valdez's ability to deliver quality starts, or a higher-scoring game if the Yankees' potent offense can exploit Valdez's higher blow-up rate.