Lee went 3-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 9-2 win over the Nationals.
Lee got off to a bit of a slow start in September, but over his last four games, he's gone 9-for-19 with four extra-base hits. Overall this year, the rookie infielder is now batting .268 with a .757 OPS, and he's likely shown enough to earn an Opening Day starting role with Detroit in 2027. Lee should also see ample playing time over the last few days of the 2026 regular season now that the Tigers have been eliminated from playoff contention and figure to focus on young players they want to build around.
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Tigers' Hao-Yu Lee: Leads offense in win
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Lee went 4-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 11-8 win over the White Sox.
Lee fueled a Tigers comeback, smacking an RBI double in the sixth inning before tying the game with a two-run shot in the eighth. It was the 23-year-old's first career four-hit effort, and he's now tallied six extra-base hits and eight RBI over his past six contests. On the year, he's slashing .264/.320/.432 with 10 homers, 42 RBI, 38 runs scored and two steals across 326 plate appearances.
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Tigers' Hao-Yu Lee: Exiting starting lineup
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Lee is absent from the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the White Sox.
Lee will grab a seat for Thursday's series opener after starting the previous five contests. Javier Baez will slot in at second base in Lee's stead.
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Tigers' Hao-Yu Lee: Drives in three runs Saturday
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Lee went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a triple, a walk, two runs and three RBI in an 11-7 win against the Rockies on Saturday.
Lee was one of three Tigers to log a trio of hits, and all three of those knocks went for extra bases. The infielder drove in a run with a double in the fourth inning and added a clutch two-run, two-out triple in the eighth. Lee was in need of a strong performance, as he'd gone 1-for-17 with nine strikeouts (albeit with six walks) over his previous six games. He's started three of Detroit's past five contests.
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Tigers' Hao-Yu Lee: Patience on display Wednesday
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Lee went 0-for-2 with three walks and two runs scored in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Twins.
Getting the start at second base and batting second, Lee did an effective job setting the table for the heart of Detroit's order. The rookie infielder is batting just .115 (3-for-26) in September, but he's drawn seven free passes and scored six runs in eight games. With the Tigers having fallen out of the wild-card picture, the 23-year-old will likely continue getting consistent playing time while bouncing between the keystone and the hot corner.
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Tigers' Hao-Yu Lee: Taking seat Wednesday
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Lee is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Twins.
After making 17 straight starts, Lee has now been on the bench for two of three during the series versus the Twins. Gleyber Torres will be at second base, and Kevin McGonigle will play third base for the Tigers.
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Tigers' Hao-Yu Lee: First day off since Aug. 18
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Lee is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.
Gleyber Torres will cover second base in the series opener while Lee heads to the bench for the first time since Aug. 18, ending a streak of 17 consecutive starts for the rookie. Lee looks poised to handle a near-everyday role in the Detroit infield as the season winds down, but outside of maintaining a serviceable .260 batting average over his 289 plate appearances, he hasn't been a strong fantasy contributor (eight home runs, two steals, 37 RBI, 31 runs in 98 games).
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Tigers' Hao-Yu Lee: Starting at third base Saturday
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Lee (lower leg) is starting at third base and batting second against the Guardians on Saturday.
Lee left the second game of Friday's doubleheader against Cleveland due to a left shin contusion, but he's been cleared to play in Saturday's AL Central clash. Lee has gone 5-for-18 (.278) with one home run, four RBI, three runs scored and six strikeouts over his last five outings.
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Tigers' Hao-Yu Lee: Dealing with left shin contusion
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Lee was removed from the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Guardians with a left shin contusion, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
The news is positive on Lee, as it looked like it could have been a more serious knee injury given his immediate reaction. Lee was banged up on a play at the plate involving Cleveland catcher Austin Hedges, with Lee limping off the field after the incident.
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Tigers' Hao-Yu Lee: Productive showing in loss
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Lee went 1-for-2 with two walks and two runs scored in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Pirates.
Hitting ninth Wednesday, Lee had a good afternoon, and he's now batting .438 with six runs scored across his last eight games. The rookie started at third base in this one, and his ability to move between the hot corner and second gives him a little extra versatility. If Lee keeps swinging a hot bat, the Tigers will likely keep finding ways to get him in the lineup at either position, making him someone to keep an eye on in fantasy leagues over the last month of the season.
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Tigers' Hao-Yu Lee: Reaches five times in win
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Lee went 3-for-3 with two walks, two RBI and a run scored in Monday's 8-5 win over the Pirates.
Lee set a new season high with three hits and also set a season high by reaching base five times. The rookie infielder hasn't quite found an everyday role with the Tigers, but he's performed well when given an opportunity with a .275 batting average and .737 OPS. If Detroit falls out of playoff contention down the stretch, Lee could see his role grow if the team prioritizes its younger players.
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Tigers' Hao-Yu Lee: Carries offense in loss to KC
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Lee went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Royals.
The 23-year-old infielder brought home Riley Greene in the second inning with a two-bagger before lofting a solo shot off Michael Wacha in the fourth, but the Tigers' offense went cold the rest of the way. Lee has started five of the last seven games while bouncing between second base and third base, and Saturday's performance extended his current hitting streak to 10 games -- a stretch in which he's batting .382 (13-for-34) with three doubles, two homers, five runs and eight RBI.
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Tigers' Hao-Yu Lee: Heading to bench Friday
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Lee is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros.
Though Zach McKinstry will cover second base Friday, Lee appears to have emerged as the Tigers' primary option at the keystone since Gleyber Torres aggravated a left oblique injury June 15 and landed back on the shelf. Lee had started at second base in eight of the Tigers' previous nine games, going 9-for-26 (.346 average) with two doubles, two runs and one RBI over that span.
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Tigers' Hao-Yu Lee: Sitting after four straight starts
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Lee is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
Lee will retreat to the bench for the series finale after he went 3-for-13 with a double, an RBI and a run while starting at second base over the past four games. The Tigers will go with Zach McKinstry at the keystone Sunday, but McKinstry can be moved around to other spots on the diamond or in the corner outfield if manager A.J. Hinch is keen on keeping Lee in the lineup on a regular basis while Gleyber Torres (oblique) is on the shelf.
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Tigers' Hao-Yu Lee: Recalled from Triple-A
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The Tigers recalled Lee from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.
With Jack Flaherty (ankle) landing on the injured list Saturday, Lee will return to Detroit to provide the big club with an extra bat and start at third base against lefty Joey Cantillo and the Guardians. Lee owns just a .578 OPS across 87 plate appearances with the Tigers but has gone 9-for-30 in Triple-A since his demotion.
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Tigers' Hao-Yu Lee: Hits second home run Monday
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Lee went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 10-9 win over the Rays.
Lee's second home run at the MLB level was one of five long balls hit by Detroit in the high-scoring contest. The 23-year-old infielder is off to a fairly slow start with a .205 batting average and .578 OPS across his first 32 games in the majors, though he's seeing more playing time at second base with Gleyber Torres (oblique) on the injured list. However, Torres could be back as soon as Tuesday, which would likely push Lee back to the bench or down to the minors.
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Tigers' Hao-Yu Lee: Drives in two Friday
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Lee went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Orioles.
Lee hit an RBI double in the top of the third inning, and then followed with an RBI single in the fourth. With Gleyber Torres (oblique) out since early May, Lee has started the last four games for the struggling Tigers as they look to jump start the offense with some different lineup combinations. The rookie infielder has struggled a bit with a .222/.269/.349 slash line across 24 contests, but if Detroit continues to fall out of contention, the team may give younger players like Lee even more playing time.
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Tigers' Hao-Yu Lee: Joining big-league roster
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The Tigers recalled Lee from Triple-A Toledo on Friday.
A top prospect in the Tigers organization, Lee gets the promotion after Zach McKinstry (hip/abdomen) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Lee will make his major-league debut Friday, as he's hitting eighth and playing third base against Red Sox lefty Ranger Suarez. The 23-year-old Lee was acquired from the Phillies at the trade deadline during the 2023 season and slashed .243/.342/.406 with 14 home runs, 61 RBI, 81 runs scored and 22 stolen bases at Triple-A last season.
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Tigers' Hao-Yu Lee: Back from IL
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Triple-A Toledo reinstated Lee (oblique) from the 7-day injured list Tuesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
The 23-year-old opened the season on the injured list due to an oblique strain he suffered in early March, but he's ready to join Toledo after a three-game rehab assignment with Single-A Lakeland. Lee played in 126 games at Triple-A last year and had a .248/.345/.414 slash line with 14 homers and 22 stolen bases.
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Tigers' Hao-Yu Lee: Removed from WBC roster
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Lee was removed from Chinese Taipei's World Baseball Classic roster Wednesday due to a left oblique strain, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
It's unclear how or when Lee sustained the injury, but he will travel to Lakeland to undergo tests to determine the severity of the injury. He spent the entire 2025 season with Triple-A Toledo, where he slashed .248/.345/.414 with 22 steals (on 26 attempts), 14 home runs and 63 RBI in 579 plate appearances.
