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Dillon Dingler

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Mar 27, 2026 1 0 0 1 2.5
Mar 26, 2026 2 1 1 3 8.5
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Player Outlook
After getting drafted in the second round of the 2020 draft, Dillon Dingler started to put things together at the MLB level for the first time last season. The 27-year-old catcher finished with a .278/.327/.425 slash line across 126 games, which was a stark improvement from the .167/.195/.310 line he posted in 27 games as a rookie in 2024. Dingler cut his strikeout rate by more than 10 percent and also benefited from some better luck, as his BABIP jumped from .245 to .345. As Dingler trended upward, he saw his role with the Tigers grow as well. The second-year backstop ceded only 49 games to Jake Rogers, with the latter clearly settling in as a backup after seeing a more even split of playing time earlier in the year. Dingler should be Detroit's clear No. 1 catcher to begin the 2026 campaign, and if he can build on a promising 2025, he's capable of taking another step forward as a fantasy asset.

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Batting Average
2026 113.7 1 1 4 — — .333
2025 2732.2 54 13 57 23 — .278
2024 271 2 1 11 3 — .167
3y Avg. 1502 28 7 34 13 — .262
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  • Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Resting Saturday

    Rotowire
    Dingler is not in Detroit's starting lineup against San Diego on Saturday. Dingler started in each of the Tigers' first two games of the regular season, but he'll get some rest Saturday while Jake Rogers serves as the team's backstop and bats ninth. Dinger has gone 3-for-8 with one home run and four RBI to open the 2026 campaign.
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  • Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Tees off Opening Day

    Rotowire
    Dingler went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Thursday's 8-2 win over the Padres. Dingler got off to a slow start in camp following arthroscopic right elbow surgery in the offseason, but he heated up toward the end of Grapefruit League play and carried that momentum into Opening Day. The 27-year-old is expected to see the bulk of the playing time behind the plate for the Tigers, and after an encouraging 2025 regular season that saw him club 13 homers with a .752 OPS, Dingler could be in store for bigger and better things in 2026.
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  • Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Hits first spring home run

    Rotowire
    Dingler went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. After his spring training debut was delayed due to arthroscopic right elbow surgery in the offseason, Dingler got off to a slow start at the plate. However, the catcher has been a bit better lately, going 4-for-12 with the homer over his last four Grapefruit League contests. Dingler appears to be rounding into form for the start of the regular season, and he'll serve as Detroit's top backstop once again in 2026.
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  • Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Starting behind plate Monday

    Rotowire
    Dingler (elbow) will start at catcher and bat third in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. Dingler had been easing along during spring training by making some starts at designated hitter, but he'll step in behind the plate Monday for the first time in 2026. He underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow in January, but Dingler has since completed a throwing program.
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  • Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Throwing to bases Tuesday

    Rotowire
    Dingler (elbow) is scheduled to advance to throwing to bases Tuesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. Dingler has been eased into a throwing program in Tigers camp after having arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow in January. The 27-year-old has seen action in a couple Grapefruit League contests as a designated hitter, but it's unclear when he will be ready to catch in a spring training game. As long as he continues to progress without setbacks, Dingler is expected to be ready for Opening Day.
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  • Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Nearing return

    Rotowire
    Dingler (elbow) is working through a return-to-play throwing progression this week and is expected to be ready to return in early March, MLB.com reports. Dingler underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow at the end of January and has been working his way back in recent weeks. He has been taking part in all other baseball activities, and now his throwing seems to be nearly back to normal as well. With more than a month to go until Opening Day, Dingler doesn't seem to be in any danger of missing regular-season contests, and he should be Detroit's clear top catcher after a strong 2025 campaign.
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  • Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Recovering from elbow scope

    Rotowire
    Dingler will be eased into spring training after undergoing arthroscopic right elbow surgery, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. It's unclear when exactly Dingler had the operation, but he had a similar surgery two years ago and does not expect to be sidelined for much of camp. Dingler -- who won a Gold Glove in 2025 -- should be fine for Opening Day, but if his recovery lags, Jake Rogers would step in as the Tigers' primary catcher.
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  • Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Resting for regular-season finale

    Rotowire
    Dingler is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox. With the Tigers clinching a playoff spot Saturday, manager A.J. Hinch will rest several key regulars in the regular-season finale in advance of the wild-card round. Along with Dingler, Spencer Torkelson, Gleyber Torres, and Riley Greene will all sit out Sunday.
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  • Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Getting breather

    Rotowire
    Dingler is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus Atlanta. It's a routine day off after Dingler started at catcher each of the previous five contests. Jake Rogers will be behind the dish and bat ninth for the Tigers on Friday.
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  • Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Sitting out Friday

    Rotowire
    Dingler is not in the lineup for Friday's contest in Miami. Dingler will get a breather after catching each of the previous three games. Jake Rogers will be behind the plate and bat ninth for the Tigers.
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  • Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Getting rest Tuesday

    Rotowire
    Dingler isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. Dingler will get a breather Tuesday after going 1-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout in Monday's series opener. Jake Rogers will bat ninth while catching for right-hander Charlie Morton.
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  • Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Productive in win

    Rotowire
    Dingler went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, an RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Astros. Dingler isn't known for his speed, as the triple was just his second of the season, and he's never swiped a base at the MLB level. The catcher has still been plenty productive for the Tigers with a .274/.321/.432 slash line across 98 games this year. It's a big step forward for Dingler, who posted a .167/.195/.310 line in 27 regular-season games as a rookie in 2024.
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  • Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Getting breather

    Rotowire
    Dingler is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox. Dingler started each of the previous six games (five at catcher), so he'll get some rest during Wednesday's matinee. Jake Rogers will do the catching and bat ninth for Detroit.
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  • Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Getting rest Saturday

    Rotowire
    Dingler isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Texas. The Tigers will give Dingler a day to rest Saturday after he went 0-for-2 with a walk in Friday's series opener. Jake Rogers will take over behind the dish and bat eighth.
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  • Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Idle Saturday

    Rotowire
    Dingler isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners. Dingler will grab a seat on the bench Saturday after going 0-for-2 with a strikeout and a HBP during Friday's series opener. Jake Rogers will take over behind the plate and bat ninth.
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  • Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Taking seat Saturday

    Rotowire
    Dingler isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians. After going 2-for-4 in Friday's series opener, Dingler will retreat to the bench Saturday while Jake Rogers catches for Casey Mize and bats ninth.
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  • Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Idle for early game

    Rotowire
    Dingler is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader in Washington. Jake Rogers will get the nod behind the plate in the first game of the day while Dingler rests up. Expect Dingler to start at catcher in the second game of the day.
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  • Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Resting Saturday

    Rotowire
    Dingler is not in Detroit's starting lineup against Minnesota on Saturday. Dingler will be rested for the second time in three games as Jake Rogers starts behind home plate and bats ninth. Dingler has slashed .190/.224/.349 with three home runs and 12 RBI in 67 plate appearances since the beginning of June.
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  • Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Not starting Saturday

    Rotowire
    Dingler isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays. Dingler will take a seat Saturday after going 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's series opener. Jake Rogers will start behind the dish and bat ninth.
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  • Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Sitting for nightcap

    Rotowire
    Dingler isn't in the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against Pittsburgh, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. Dingler will grab a seat on the bench for the final half of Thursday's festivities after going 1-for-3 with two runs scored in a win during Game 1. Jake Rogers will take over behind the plate and bat eighth.
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