Dillon Dingler Recovering from Elbow Surgery, Expected Ready for Opening Day

Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler will be eased into spring training after undergoing arthroscopic right elbow surgery. While the exact date of the operation is unclear, Dingler, who won a Gold Glove in 2025, had a similar procedure two years ago and anticipates being ready for Opening Day. He does not expect to miss much of camp. However, if his recovery experiences any delays, Jake Rogers would likely step in as the Tigers' primary catcher.