Spencer Torkelson sits in Detroit Tigers' series finale with Red Sox
TL;DR
Spencer Torkelson did not play in the Detroit Tigers' series finale against the Boston Red Sox, with Colt Keith starting in his place. Torkelson is struggling this season, batting .182 with no home runs in 21 games.
Key points
- Spencer Torkelson sat out against the Boston Red Sox
- Colt Keith started at first base in Torkelson's place
- Torkelson is batting .182 with no home runs in 2026
Detroit first baseman Spencer Torkelson sat for Monday’s series finale against Boston, with Colt Keith starting in his stead.
The scratch from the lineup comes as Torkelson continues to scuffle offensively in 2026, hitting .182 with no home runs and just three doubles in 21 games. Torkelson also has just six RBIs on the season.
Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson was not in the starting lineup Monday.
Keith took on the defensive assignment at first base and brought his hot bat with him, as the infielder entered Monday hitting .317 on the season.
The tough start offensively has not been lost on Torkelson, the former No. 1 overall pick for the Tigers, as he navigates the need to remain patient and avoid pressing while needing to produce offensively for Detroit to get where it wants to go.
Evidently, finding that balance between aggression and patience will wait at least another day.
It’s just the second off-day of the season for Torkelson, who sat out the sixth game of the season and has been in the lineup every game since until Monday.
Andrew Graham is a freelance writer.
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This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Detroit Tigers' Spencer Torkelson sits in finale vs. Boston Red Sox
Q&A
Why did Spencer Torkelson sit out against the Red Sox?
Spencer Torkelson sat out due to ongoing offensive struggles, hitting just .182 this season.
What are Spencer Torkelson's current stats for the 2026 season?
As of now, Torkelson has a batting average of .182, no home runs, three doubles, and six RBIs in 21 games.
Who replaced Spencer Torkelson in the Tigers' lineup?
Colt Keith replaced Spencer Torkelson at first base and is currently hitting .317 this season.
