Tigers' May Struggles Continue: Injuries Mount

The Detroit Tigers are navigating a difficult period in May, having lost five of their last six games. This skid follows an earlier series win against the Texas Rangers. In their recent 6-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals, Gage Workman provided a highlight by hitting his first career home run.

Injuries continue to plague the Tigers, with designated hitter Kerry Carpenter recently being placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left shoulder sprain. The team, now with a record of 19-22, is set to begin a three-game series against the New York Mets. The Mets have also faced a challenging start to their season.

Pitching matchups for Tuesday's game include Jack Flaherty for Detroit and Tylor Megill for New York. Flaherty, despite a tough season start, is coming off his best outing, striking out 10 batters. The Tigers will rely on him due to other rotation absences. New York's starter, Jose Quintana, has had mixed results, with his last outing being his first scoreless appearance of the year.

Numerous players are currently sidelined across both teams due to various injuries. Detroit's injured list includes players like Javier Báez and Tarik Skubal, while the Mets also have several pitchers and position players dealing with injuries, impacting their rosters significantly.