The Detroit Tigers appeared to be cruising toward the postseason as the American League's best team, but all of that is changing in a hurry.

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez scared everyone when he was hit on the right index finger by a 96 mph fastball at Comerica Park.

DETROIT -- Eugenio Suárez still remembers June 7, 2014, the day he got his first MLB hit and first MLB homer with one swing of the bat against Boston Red Sox starter Jon Lester. Suárez was 22 years old, a shortstop then, wearing the Old English D at Comerica Park.

The Tigers' five prospects were tied for fifth-most among all organizations, with the Cleveland Guardians and Milwaukee Brewers.

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DETROIT -- Detroit native and former Tigers catcher Eric Haase has become a victim of the trade-deadline roster shuffle. Haase was designated for assignment by the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday shortly after they acquired catcher Danny Jansen from the Tampa Bay Rays.

The Tigers rode Troy Melton's performance to a 5-1 win over the Diamondbacks to open a three-game series at Comerica Park.