Tigers' Jake Rogers: Getting Sunday off

Detroit's catcher gets day off to catch up on rest

Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers will get Sunday off to catch up on rest, manager A.J. Hinch said before the game against the Chicago White Sox.

Rogers has been in a bit of a slump lately, hitting just .182 with one home run and six RBIs in his last 15 games. He also has 10 strikeouts in that span.

Hinch said he hopes the day off will give Rogers a chance to clear his head and get back on track.

Tucker Barnhart to start in Rogers' place

Tucker Barnhart will start in Rogers' place on Sunday. Barnhart is hitting .262 with four home runs and 19 RBIs this season.

Rogers is expected to be back in the lineup on Monday when the Tigers open a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins.

Rogers has been a key player for the Tigers this season

Rogers has been a key player for the Tigers this season, both offensively and defensively.

He is hitting .250 with four home runs and 26 RBIs in 60 games this season.

Rogers has also thrown out 11 of 36 attempted base stealers (30.6%).

The Tigers are currently in third place in the AL Central

The Tigers are currently in third place in the AL Central with a record of 45-47.

They are 5.5 games behind the first-place Cleveland Guardians.

The Tigers have won three of their last four games.