Few looming Detroit Tigers moves will symbolize the end of an era like Scott Harris's decision to designate catcher Jake Rogers for assignment. While the 2024 and 2025 seasons suggested Rogers, Skubal and the Tigers were one of the promising young teams in the major leagues, it turns out there is more road work ahead. The Detroit Tigers announce that popular catcher Jake Rogers is being DFA’d, and yes, Tarik Skubal will be making his start tomorrow, perhaps the last one in a Tigers’ uniform — Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 28, 2026Why the Jake Rogers move is so personal to Tigers fansThe difference between Rogers and someone like Outman is rather simple. Ding and Rog left a special message for @TarikSkubal 🥹 pic.twitter.com/Bgp9WDhsBI — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) November 13, 2025Rogers also came up large to match the moment. While all Tigers fans remember the Kerry Carpenter home run that turned the Wild Card Series on its head last season, it was Jake Rogers who started the rally.