Personally, I'm getting sick of rain. The Minnesota Twins are now dealing with their third rain delay in six days, as tonight's matchup between the Twins (30-37, third in AL Central) and Detroit Tigers (27-39, fourth in AL Central) at Comerica Park in Detroit will start in a rain delay. The game was originally scheduled to begin at 5:40 p.m. CDT.
Due to inclement weather in the area, the start of tonight's Tigers-Twins game will be delayed. Further updates will be provided when available.
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 9, 2026
If the game is played, we will see right-hander Taj Bradley start for Minnesota, and right-hander Troy Melton start for Detroit. Notably, Byron Buxton is playing center field and batting leadoff tonight after missing the last two games due to a shoulder contusion he suffered when slamming into the wall on Friday.
Twins vs. Tigers Rain Delay, June 9: Latest updates on the weather delay and when the game should start
It may take a while for this game to begin if it isn't postponed. Here's the hourly forecast per Weather.com:
Now: Showers in the Vicitiny
6 p.m. CDT: 53% Showers
7 p.m. CDT: 99% Heavy Thunderstorms
8 p.m. CDT: 99% Heavy Thunderstorms
9 p.m. CDT: 24% Mostly Cloudy
⚾️☔️ DET is the only gave I think is likely to see a delay (a few others could but probably won’t). Best guess is a Late Start for this first storm line, then hopefully we can avoid any further delays. #tigers https://t.co/3k2TEeIDGj pic.twitter.com/81s0J6ZB7Q
— Kevin Roth (@KevinRothWx) June 9, 2026
We will keep this post updated as more information about the delay is made available, including any estimated start times that get announced.
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