{
  "id": 9196202,
  "title": "Tigers INF Colt Keith is out for the season and now we know why",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/tigers-inf-colt-keith-is-out-for-the-season-and-now-we-know-why",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T20:48:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tigers-inf-colt-keith-season-204836058.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Detroit Tigers utility infielder Colt Keith is out for the remainder of the season due to a sprained left thumb. The injury, which had been bothering him since his glove got jammed in the net during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays, prevented Keith from playing through the pain as the Tigers were eliminated from playoff contention. Keith's doctor concluded that the injury didn't require surgery, leading to his placement on the 10-day injured list. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch noted that Keith was trying to play through the injury to reach the end of the season, but decided it was best to rest the thumb to avoid potential long-term harm. Keith's season was marked by underwhelming performance, with low numbers in hits, home runs, and RBIs. However, he showed improvement in his last 177 plate appearances since July 1. The infielder is aiming to establish himself at a position, either third or second base, and intends to focus on improving his power numbers during the offseason. Meanwhile, starting pitchers Troy Melton and Jack Flaherty are dealing with separate arm issues and are expected to recover in time for the team's final series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.",
  "summary": "Detroit Tigers infielder Colt Keith has been dealing with a sprained thumb UCL for several days, but was only recently shut down.",
  "key_points": [
    "Colt Keith out for season due to sprained left thumb",
    "Injury started during game against Toronto Blue Jays",
    "Keith placed on 10-day injured list, resting thumb"
  ],
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Tigers INF Colt Keith is out for the season and now we know why",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/tigers-inf-colt-keith-is-out-for-the-season-and-now-we-know-why-9196203",
        "published": "2026-09-22T20:48:36.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}