Toronto Blue Jays at Detroit Tigers – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (May 16, 2026)

# Toronto Blue Jays at Detroit Tigers Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays (19-24, .442) head to Comerica Park to face the Detroit Tigers (19-25, .432) in the second game of a three-game series. Toronto enters riding a one-game winning streak, while Detroit has dropped three consecutive contests. Both clubs sit fourth in their respective division standings, making this a pivotal matchup for teams looking to climb the standings. The Tigers have been a strong home team this season, posting a 12-6 record at Comerica Park, though Toronto’s Kazuma Okamoto leads the Blue Jays with 10 home runs and 27 RBI, while Dylan Cease paces the pitching staff with 75 strikeouts on the season.

Toronto Blue Jays at Detroit Tigers Game Information

Game Date: May 16, 2026
Game Time: 01:10 PM ET
TV Channel: MLB.TV – Toronto Blue Jays
Location: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Detroit Tigers Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 19-25
Home Record: 12-6
Away Record: 7-19
Division Record: 4-6
Streak: 3 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .432

Toronto Blue Jays Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 19-24
Home Record: 13-11
Away Record: 6-13
Division Record: 5-8
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .442

Stat Leaders

Detroit Tigers (19-25, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Gage Workman, 0.364
RBI Leader: Dillon Dingler, 28 RBI
Home Run Leader: Dillon Dingler, 8 HR
Runs Leader: Kevin McGonigle, 27 Runs
Hits Leader: Riley Greene, 52 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Kevin McGonigle, 7 SB
ERA Leader: Brenan Hanifee, 1.08 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Tarik Skubal, 45 K
Wins Leader: Brant Hurter, 4 W
Saves Leader: Kenley Jansen, 7 SV

Toronto Blue Jays (19-24, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Yohendrick Piñango, 0.361
RBI Leader: Kazuma Okamoto, 27 RBI
Home Run Leader: Kazuma Okamoto, 10 HR
Runs Leader: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 24 Runs
Hits Leader: Ernie Clement, 50 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Andrés Giménez, 5 SB
ERA Leader: Louis Varland, 0.41 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Dylan Cease, 75 K
Wins Leader: Dylan Cease, 3 W
Saves Leader: Louis Varland, 5 SV

Detroit Tigers Injury Report

Beau Brieske – Groin (D60) – The Detroit Tigers placed RHP Beau Brieske on the 60-day injured list with left adductor strain.
Tarik Skubal – Elbow (D15) – The Detroit Tigers placed LHP Tarik Skubal on the 15-day injured list due to loose bodies in left elbow.
Troy Melton – Elbow (D60) – The Detroit Tigers placed RHP Troy Melton on the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Justin Verlander – Hip (D60) – The Detroit Tigers transferred RHP Justin Verlander to the 60-day injured list with left hip inflammation.
Casey Mize – Groin (D15) – The Detroit Tigers placed RHP Casey Mize on the 15-day injured list with a right adductor strain.
Javier Báez – Ankle (D10) – The Detroit Tigers placed OF Javier Báez on the 10-day injured list with a right ankle sprain.
Will Vest – Forearm (D15) – The Detroit Tigers placed RHP Will Vest on the 15-day injured list with right forearm inflammation.
Kerry Carpenter – AC Joint (D10) – The Detroit Tigers placed OF Kerry Carpenter on the 10-day injured list.
Jackson Jobe – Elbow (D60) – The Detroit Tigers placed RHP Jackson Jobe on the 60-day injured list due to recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Bailey Horn – Elbow (D60) – The Detroit Tigers transferred LHP Bailey Horn from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list as he continues his recovery from a left elbow arthroscopy.
Gleyber Torres – Oblique (D10) – The Detroit Tigers placed INF Gleyber Torres on the 10-day injured list due to left oblique tightness.
Parker Meadows – Head/Arm (D60) – The Detroit Tigers trasferred OF Parker Meadows to the 60-day injured list with a left radius fracture.
Reese Olson – Shoulder (D60) – The Detroit Tigers placed RHP Reese Olson on the 60-day injured list after he underwent a right shoulder labral repair.
Trey Sweeney – Shoulder (D60) – The Detroit Tigers transferred INF Trey Sweeney to the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.

Toronto Blue Jays Injury Report

Addison Barger – Elbow (D10) – The Toronto Blue Jays placed INF Addison Barger on the 10-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation.
Max Scherzer – Forearm (D15) – The Toronto Blue Jays placed RHP Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list with right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation.
Bowden Francis – Elbow (D60) – The Toronto Blue Jays placed RHP Bowden Francis on the 60-day injured list The Toronto Blue Jays placed RHP Bowden Francis on the 60-day injured list following a right UCL reconstruction.
Yimi García – Elbow (D60) – The Toronto Blue Jays transferred RHP Yimi García to the 60-day injured list following right elbow ulnar nerve and AC joint surgery.
Nathan Lukes – Hamstring (D10) – The Toronto Blue Jays placed OF Nathan Lukes on the 10-day injured list due to left hamstring strain.
Lazaro Estrada – Shoulder (D15) – The Toronto Blue Jays placed RHP Lazaro Estrada on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 5) with a right shoulder impingement.
José Berríos – Elbow (D15) – The Toronto Blue Jays placed RHP José Berríos on the 15-day injured list with right elbow stress fracture.
Shane Bieber – Elbow (D60) – The Toronto Blue Jays transferred RHP Shane Bieber from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Alejandro Kirk – Hand (D10) – The Toronto Blue Jays placed C Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day injured list due to left thumb fracture.
Anthony Santander – Shoulder (D60) – The Toronto Blue Jays transferred OF Anthony Santander to the 60-day injured list with left shoulder labral tear.
Cody Ponce – Knee (D60) – The Toronto Blue Jays transferred RHP Cody Ponce to the 60-day injured list with right knee ACL sprain.

Detroit Tigers Upcoming 2026 Schedule

May 15, 2026 vs Toronto Blue Jays
May 16, 2026 vs Toronto Blue Jays
May 17, 2026 vs Toronto Blue Jays
May 18, 2026 vs Cleveland Guardians
May 19, 2026 vs Cleveland Guardians
May 20, 2026 vs Cleveland Guardians
May 21, 2026 vs Cleveland Guardians
May 22, 2026 at Baltimore Orioles
May 23, 2026 at Baltimore Orioles
May 24, 2026 at Baltimore Orioles

Toronto Blue Jays Upcoming 2026 Schedule

May 15, 2026 at Detroit Tigers
May 16, 2026 at Detroit Tigers
May 17, 2026 at Detroit Tigers
May 18, 2026 at New York Yankees
May 19, 2026 at New York Yankees
May 20, 2026 at New York Yankees
May 21, 2026 at New York Yankees
May 22, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
May 23, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
May 24, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates

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