Hao-Yu Lee
Breakdown
Performance
NewsPowered by
Powered by
September 12, 2026
Drives in three runs Saturday
Lee went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a triple, a walk, two runs and three RBI in an 11-7 win against the Rockies on Saturday.
Analysis
Lee was one of three Tigers to log a trio of hits, and all three of those knocks went for extra bases. The infielder drove in a run with a double in the fourth inning and added a clutch two-run, two-out triple in the eighth. Lee was in need of a strong performance, as he'd gone 1-for-17 with nine strikeouts (albeit with six walks) over his previous six games. He's started three of Detroit's past five contests.
September 11, 2026
Grabbing seat Friday
Lee is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest against the Rockies.
Analysis
It looks to be a routine day off for the rookie infielder. Javier Baez will cover second base for the Tigers while Lee rests.
September 9, 2026
Patience on display Wednesday
Lee went 0-for-2 with three walks and two runs scored in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Twins.
Analysis
Getting the start at second base and batting second, Lee did an effective job setting the table for the heart of Detroit's order. The rookie infielder is batting just .115 (3-for-26) in September, but he's drawn six free passes and scored six runs in eight games. With the Tigers having fallen out of the wild-card picture, the 23-year-old will likely continue getting consistent playing time while bouncing between the keystone and the hot corner.
September 9, 2026
Taking seat Wednesday
Lee is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Twins.
Analysis
After making 17 straight starts, Lee has now been on the bench for two of three during the series versus the Twins. Gleyber Torres will be at second base, and Kevin McGonigle will play third base for the Tigers.
September 7, 2026
First day off since Aug. 18
Lee is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.
Analysis
Gleyber Torres will cover second base in the series opener while Lee heads to the bench for the first time since Aug. 18, ending a streak of 17 consecutive starts for the rookie. Lee looks poised to handle a near-everyday role in the Detroit infield as the season winds down, but outside of maintaining a serviceable .260 batting average over his 289 plate appearances, he hasn't been a strong fantasy contributor (eight home runs, two steals, 37 RBI, 31 runs in 98 games).