What went wrong? Tigers boss dissects a disappointing 2026 season

Scott Harris said the Detroit Tigers’ collapse in May is the key stretch that derailed their 2026 season. After beginning the year with championship expectations, Detroit went 6-22 in May, slipped into last place in the American League Central, and never recovered, finishing 76-86 and missing the postseason for the first time in three years. Speaking at Comerica Park less than 24 hours after the season ended, Harris called it a “missed opportunity” and said the team must improve. He noted that outside May the roster performed well—70-64 overall, with strong run prevention and production metrics—while injuries, including Tarik Skubal, Kerry Carpenter, Will Vest and Gleyber Torres, left the lineup unable to absorb absences.