PT TODAY: Candelario gets opportunity with DET

Team-by-team playing time allocation charts can be found in our Teamview pages.

American League | National League
 
Tigers | Victor Martínez to undergo heart surgery
Detroit Tigers DH Victor Martínez (heart) will undergo cardiac ablation surgery to address an irregular heartbeat. He will miss the remainder of the 2017 season but is expected to be ready for next year.  Source: MLB.com - Jason Beck
 
BHQ take: Martinez's season-ending surgery affords DET an extended PT opportunity for recently acquired prospect 3B Jeimer Candelario, as veterans corner infielders 3B Nick Castellanos and 1B Miguel Cabrera are likely to see extended DH time in Martinez's absence. Recently activated OF Alex Presley is also likely to see a bit...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Today

Jack Perkins has notched a couple of saves in the last week; Austin Hays activated in Chicago; Christopher Morel returns to Miami; Reynaldo Lopez to the bullpen; and more...
Apr 28 2026 7:42am
Brent Rooker's return affects OF and DH playing time, Yesavage and Domínguez return, O'Hoppe and Stanton head to the IL, and more late-game chaos for the Angels.
Apr 27 2026 8:27am
Tyler O'Neill is back to a crowded BAL OF, a timetable on Lindor, the Cubs bullpen is in flux, and more.
Apr 25 2026 9:23am
Ronny Mauricio seems set to take over SS in New York for the time being; Walker released as Philly prepares for Wheeler; a possible closer change in Toronto, and more.
Apr 24 2026 9:21am
Lucas Giolito is a Padre; Langford and Realmuto hit the IL; rookie pitchers get called up. Check out the playing-time implications of all of the day's news.
Apr 23 2026 8:57am

Tools