After four developmental years at Oregon, Swinson (6’4/255) erupted at LSU in 2024 under DC Blake Baker’s 4-2-5 scheme, racking up 13 TFLs and 8.5 sacks while leading the Tigers in pressures (59, 5th in FBS). A twitchy, stand-up edge rusher with fluid bend and long-limbed length, Swinson brings arc acceleration and first-step burst to threaten the outside shoulder. He excels against tight ends and flashes heavy hands with a punch-into-extension combo that allows him to disengage and close with agility, leading to an exceptional 89.6 pass rush grade last year. However, he’s still raw—more reactive than proactive—and his edge plan lacks cohesion. One year of starting experience and an early-career meniscus injury add to durability and development flags. Coaches will want to probe character concerns after a 2024 suspension for “not meeting team standards.” Best fit is as a 3-4 OLB in a sub-package role initially, with starter upside if his rush sequencing and strength catch up to the traits.

It figures to be a season-ending procedure for Bloss, who hit the minor league injured list earlier this month with a right elbow issue. The 23-year-old pitching prospect came over last July at the trade deadline as part of the Yusei Kikuchi trade with the Astros. There should be an exact return timetable following the surgical procedure.

Montes returns to the majors ahead of Tuesday’s series opener against the Blue Jays with Yandy Díaz heading to the restricted list. The 28-year-old, who has gotten into five games this season at the highest level, figures to occupy a spot on the Rays’ bench for now.

No word yet on the reason for the move. The 33-year-old on-base machine is hitting .238/.291/.400 with six homers, 20 RBI and two steals this season through 40 games. There should be some clarity on his status shortly.

It’ll be Kerry Carpenter at DH and Spencer Torkelson at the cold corner on Tuesday night at Comerica Park. The 23-year-old has caught fire over the last few days, hitting .300 (6-for-20) with one homer and four RBI over his last seven games.

Torrens will get some extra time off to rest and recover after taking a foul ball to the groin area over the weekend. It’ll be Francisco Alvarez handling the catching duties for the second straight game. It sounds like there’s a strong possibility he’s back in the lineup at some point this week without requiring a trip to the injured list.

Rogers has missed five weeks with a strained oblique. He’ll replace Tomás Nido on the Tigers roster this weekend or early next week, but he probably will receive less playing time than Dillon Dingler, especially initially.