Massey Debut Sparks Hope Despite Struggles | Detroit Tigers News

Michael Massey, the Tigers’ 2024 fourth-round draft pick sidelined by Tommy John surgery, made his long-awaited pro debut Friday night—pitching just under two innings for Lakeland before being pulled after giving up a solo homer and two earned runs. Despite the rough outing, his fastball hit 96 mph and he struck out a batter. Offensively, Cris Rodriguez kept his hot streak alive with his second Single-A homer. Though Lakeland lost 8-6 in a gritty battle, Massey’s return marks a major milestone—and the team’s hope is he stays healthy to build on this breakthrough. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7c6b9199d6bec401