Detroit Tigers vs Houston Astros: Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

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ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 01: Javier Baez #23 of the New York Mets at Truist Park on October 1, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Getty Images)

Match Preview: Detroit Tigers vs Houston Astros

_{MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 03: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on September 03, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)}

The Detroit Tigers will face the Houston Astros on 7th May 2022, in what will be the fourth and final game of their ongoing series.

The Astros were able to win the first third games of the series quite comprehensively, and now the focus shifts onto the 3rd game, where their opposition would love to bounce back and avoid getting swept.

Tigers currently have a record of 8-18.
Astros currently have a record of 17-11.

Injury Report:

Tigers:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Austin Meadows	LF	Fri, May 6	Illness	Probable for May 7
Matt Manning	SP	Wed, May 4	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least May 18
Victor Reyes	RF	Tue, May 3	Quadriceps	Expected to be out until at least May 11
Tyler Alexander	SP	Mon, May 2	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least May 14
Casey Mize	SP	Tue, Apr 26	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least May 16
Kyle Funkhouser	RP	Sat, Apr 23	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least Jun 10
Jake Rogers	C	Wed, Apr 6	Forearm	Expected to be out until at least Sep 1
Spencer Turnbull	SP	Wed, Apr 6	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Sep 1
Jose Cisnero	RP	Wed, Apr 6	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least Jun 6

Astros:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Jake Meyers	CF	Sun, May 1	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least May 25
Taylor Jones	1B	Wed, Apr 20	Back	Expected to be out until at least Jun 10
Lance McCullers	SP	Mon, Apr 18	Forearm	Expected to be out until at least Jun 6

Player to watch out for in Detroit Tigers vs Houston Astros

_{ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 01: Javier Baez #23 of the New York Mets at Truist Park on October 1, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Getty Images)}

Javier Baez – Tigers

Javier has performed really well since his arrival in Detroit, and he would look to continue his form in this game to avoid getting swept.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

The Astros are certainly the favorites to win this game and complete the series sweep against the Tigers, as they are slowly getting their groove back.