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Tigers Open Grapefruit League Play Against Phillies

The Detroit Tigers take a step closer to the 2025 season today as they face the Philadelphia Phillies in their first Grapefruit League matchup. The game, set for 1:05 p.m. ET at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida, will be the first Tigers radio broadcast of the year, with Dan Dickerson on the call.

Veteran right-hander Kenta Maeda will start for Detroit, though he’s expected to pitch no more than two innings. Maeda focused on increasing his velocity this offseason after struggling to top 91 mph in 2024. Early signs this spring suggest he’s back in the 91-92 mph range as he competes for a starting role, though his long-term role remains uncertain.

Detroit will be without outfielder Akil Baddoo, who recently underwent surgery for a hamate hook fracture. Shortstop Javier Báez, recovering from hip surgery, is expected to complete his final running tests next week before making his spring debut.

The Phillies will counter with right-hander Nabil Crismatt, a non-roster invitee with past stints in St. Louis, San Diego, Arizona, and Los Angeles. Philadelphia’s lineup will feature Alec Bohm, Bryson Stott, and Max Kepler, while stars like Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, and Trea Turner are expected to debut later in the week.

The Tigers’ first televised game will be Sunday at 1:05 p.m. ET against the Yankees on FanDuel Sports Detroit (formerly Bally Sports Detroit). A starting pitcher has yet to be announced.

On the prospect front, Kevin McGonigle returned to live at-bats Friday following his own hamate injury, showing no signs of issues as he launched a home run.