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Dillon Dingler

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Schedule

Preseason
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BAL
Thu, Feb 26
L 6-5
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PHI
Fri, Feb 27
W 16-8
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TB
Sat, Feb 28
W 12-3
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TOR
Sun, Mar 1
T 4-4
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ATL
Mon, Mar 2
L 5-2
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BOS
Fri, Mar 6
1:05 pm
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PIT
Sat, Mar 7
1:05 pm
DSN
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TOR
Sun, Mar 8
1:07 pm
DSN
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TB
Mon, Mar 9
1:05 pm
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BOS
Tue, Mar 10
1:05 pm
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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.

Fantasy Stats

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Fantasy Points
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Fantasy Points per Game
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Runs
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Home Runs
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Runs Batted In
bb
Base on Balls (Walk)
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Stolen Bases
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Batting Average
2026 — — — — — — — .000
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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#19
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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: Set for spring debut at DH

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    Dingler (elbow) is batting fifth as the designated hitter in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. The 27-year-old catcher is coming back from arthroscopic surgery in January on his right elbow, and he's still working through his throwing progression. Dingler has been fully participating in all other baseball activities, so he'll enter the lineup Friday as the DH. He could gain full clearance within the next week and should be good to go for the start of the regular season.
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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

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    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

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    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: Hits 10th home run Monday

    Rotowire
    Dingler went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-3 win over the Twins. Dingler was one of three Detroit players to go deep as the Tigers rallied from an early 2-0 hole to secure the win. The 26-year-old catcher is having a productive sophomore campaign, as he's now up to 10 home runs to go along with a .749 OPS across 85 games. Last year, Dingler posted just a .505 OPS in 27 regular-season games as he served primarily in a backup role, but he's emerged as Detroit's clear top backstop in 2025 due to his improved offensive output.
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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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  • Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Goes deep in win

    Rotowire
    Dingler went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Orioles. Dingler's solo shot and a three-run home run from Parker Meadows both came in the fourth inning, giving Detroit all the offense it would need in the victory. Dingler is now up to seven long balls for the year after coming into 2025 with just one career MLB home run. The catcher is enjoying a breakout campaign with a .283 batting average and .768 OPS through 53 games, and he's squarely moved past Jake Rogers as the team's top option behind the plate.
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  • Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Idle Wednesday

    Rotowire
    Dingler is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. Dingler will get a routine day of rest after he had started behind the plate in the Tigers' previous two contests. Jake Rogers will handle the catching duties for Detroit.
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