Tigers Roster Updates
Tigers Adjust Pitching Rotation as Montero Rests and Hurter Returns from Rehab
The Detroit Tigers are giving starting pitcher Keider Montero extended rest after he struggled to recover from his last outing AP News. Right-hander Montero will skip at least one turn in the rotation, with manager A.J. Hinch noting that Montero had to skip his bullpen session between starts, potentially pushing his next appearance to next weekend.
Meanwhile, reliever Brant Hurter is being pulled off his rehab assignment so the team can focus on his mechanics Messenger-Inquirer. The move comes as the Tigers prepare to use a bullpen game on Sunday to rest multiple relievers and manage their pitching workload.
Montero Skips Turn to Recover From Recent Injury
Keider Montero's extra rest reflects ongoing recovery issues from his last start AP News. The Tigers made the decision after Montero could not complete his normal bullpen session, a sign he needed more time before pitching again. A.J. Hinch approved the schedule adjustment to protect his pitcher's health Greenwich Time.
Hurter Returns to Work on Mechanics in Major League Camp
Brant Hurter, a reliever who has been out since May with lumbar spine inflammation, is coming off his rehab assignment The Facts. Instead of continuing his minor league recovery, Hurter will return to the Tigers' main facilities to refocus on his pitching mechanics. Before his injury, Hurter posted solid numbers: a 4-1 record with a 2.84 ERA across 21 appearances Messenger-Inquirer.
Tigers Deploy Bullpen Game to Manage Rotation Stress
Detroit will lean on its bullpen for Sunday's game to give several arms a break Las Vegas Sun. The Tigers plan to rest left-hander Framber Valdez, Jackson Jobe, and Troy Melton from the rotation. This strategy lets the team manage fatigue while working through roster adjustments from recent injuries Greenwich Time.
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