Tigers Pitching Shuffle Amid Playoff Push | Detroit Tigers News

The Detroit Tigers are in a tight race for the playoffs, with pitching adjustments becoming crucial as they face the Kansas City Royals. With five losses in their last six games and less than 40 contests left, every start matters. Keider Montero’s next outing is delayed to give him extra rest after a strong season (9-8, 3.30 ERA), while Framber Valdez’s Sunday start is moved to next week’s opener against Tampa Bay. The team, stripped of key arms Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize, now relies heavily on Montero and others, with manager AJ Hinch backing his young ace. The bullpen will handle Sunday’s game — a bold move that could define their playoff push. 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/e7e0762c658d2742