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Troy Melton settling into new Tigers role

From rotation to relief: Troy Melton settling into new Tigers role

As the season nears the finish line, the traditional five-man rotation and eight-man bullpen lose significance. If all goes as hoped, the next seven weeks will essentially serve as an extended tryout for the top 11 to 13 arms -- starter, reliever or both -- that the Tigers will carry into October.

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Tigers' Troy Melton: Successful bullpen debut

After making two starts for the Tigers to begin his MLB career, Melton shifted to the bullpen for the first time Tuesday and didn't skip a beat. The rookie righty was moved to a relief role after Detroit added veterans Chris Paddack and Charlie Morton to its rotation before the trade deadline to supplement the trio of Tarik Skubal,

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Postseason prep work? Melton measures up in debut out of Tigers' bullpen

The not-so-secret weapon of the Tigers’ Trade Deadline dealings warmed up in the bullpen on Tuesday night, waiting for his opportunity. Manager A.J. Hinch held off on the move for four days, a reflect

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Detroit Tigers prospect Troy Melton joins starting rotation, replacing Keider Montero

The Detroit Tigers officially added Troy Melton to the five-man rotation when they optioned fellow right-hander Keider ...

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Detroit Tigers achieved two big goals at trade deadline: Grabbing arms, keeping prospects

The Tigers bolstered not only their bullpen but their rotation, improving their playoff chances without giving up any of ...

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Tigers Bolster Bullpen, Rotation With Flurry of Deadline Trades For Pitchers

Detroit bolstered its bullpen, and options in games without a traditional starting pitcher, with a series of moves to add a ...

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Tigers' Trade Deadline Acquisition Already Turning Heads In Detroit

The Detroit Tigers didn't make the big trade deadline additions that many people expected, but one of their deals could pay off in a big way.

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As AL Central lead shrinks, A.J. Hinch says Detroit Tigers 'better worry about ourselves'

The once-comfortable American League Central cushion controlled by the Detroit Tigers shrunk to six games after a 9-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins.

Tigers add rotation help with Chris Paddack trade as Reese Olson lands on 60-day IL

The Detroit Tigers have made an in-division trade to add rotation depth. Detroit has acquired right-hander Chris Paddack from ...

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Tigers Proposed Blockbuster Trade with Pirates Addresses Rotation, Bullpen

After dominating the opposition for the first few months of the season, the Detroit Tigers showed they are only human.

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Source: Tigers add to rotation, deal for Charlie Morton

The Tigers acquired right-handed starting pitcher Charlie Morton on Thursday, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

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Detroit Tigers rise in latest MLB power rankings: Are they back on top of AL?

After going 4-2 over their last two series, the Tigers have risen in the latest MLB power rankings from various baseball ...

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Starting pitchers coming soon for Detroit Tigers? Injury updates: Alex Cobb, José Urquidy

The Detroit Tigers signed starter Alex Cobb — a 37-year-old who has pitched in 13 MLB season — to a one-year, $15 million ...

Detroit Tigers grade for Charlie Morton trade: Did better starter get pushed to bullpen?

The Detroit Tigers traded for veteran starter Charlie Morton, then moved rookie Troy Melton to the bullpen to create a spot ...

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AJ Hinch can't afford to wait to reverse Tigers trade deadline mistake

The Detroit Tigers acquired several relievers and starting pitchers to improve their pitching in the second half of the season and heading into the postseason.

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