The 53-win Detroit Tigers have fought through injury adversity all season. Now they may have some of the worst news yet.

The Detroit Tigers will place Kerry Carpenter on the injured list with hamstring tightness and call up left-handed hitter Trey Sweeney.

Tarik Skubal is having another Cy Young season. Riley Greene appears poised for another All-Star game. But the Tigers still have needs, and the trade deadline gives them a chance to add a starting pitcher, a bullpen arm or try and solve their dilemma that is third base.

In a roundup of MLB power rankings, many outlets rank the Detroit Tigers as one of the three best teams in baseball heading into July.

After a surprising report that a star center fielder was left off the Pittsburgh Pirates' untouchables list, the Detroit Tigers may be able to pounce on a massive upgrade in center and put the club one step closer to building a dynasty.