Eric Haase (head) at DH for Tigers Monday

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase (head) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against right-hander Kyle Gibson and the Texas Rangers.

What It Means:

Haase was held out Sunday after being struck in the head by a fastball in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader. He avoided a concussion and is back in the lineup on Monday to bat sixth as the Tigers' designated hitter. Miguel Cabrera is hitting cleanup and playing first base. Jonathan Schoop is on second base over Isaac Paredes.

numberFire’s models project Haase for 9.3 FanDuel points and he has a $2,900 salary on Monday. Gibson is registering a 21.7 strikeout percentage with a 7.6 walk percentage this season.