In Friday’s blog, we addressed the Detroit Tigers’ crumbling starting rotation. Two pitchers on the IL, 1 demoted to mop-up relief and 2 who are rumored to be on the trade market. Jack…
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In Friday’s blog, we addressed the Detroit Tigers’ crumbling starting rotation. Two pitchers on the IL, 1 demoted to mop-up relief, and 2 who are rumored to be on the trade market.
Jack Flaherty is expected to be traded while the chances for Tarik Skubal are much slimmer.
Given the lack of starting pitching, the Tigers have moved to regular bullpen days. The best options in Toledo are on the IL. But this strategy can’t continue. They must find a solution and re-vamp their starting rotation.
As you consider today’s discussion, here is the expected starting rotation going forward for the Tigers that would run through at least mid-to-late August. We’re taking into account that Flaherty will be traded within days.
Beau Brieske
Kenta Maedo
Keider Montero
Tarik Skubal
TBD
Also for your reference, here is the list of everyone who has pitched for Toledo and their stats this year:
https://www.milb.com/toledo/stats/pitching
A. J. Hinch is on the record stating that they have very few options to call up. He also said that Jackson Jobe is not an option. They want Jobe to advance to AAA.
So what should the Tigers do?
Should they call up pitchers who may not be quite ready in order to give them a taste of the majors?
Or should the Tigers scour the waiver wire for a pitcher or 2 who can fill in for the rest of the year?
Today’s blog addresses this question and allows readers to share their thoughts in more detail. And hopefully, to actively engage with others by responding to their posts and creating back-and-forth discussion threads. The more the merrier!
For this one blog only, you’ve got 6 sentences max to share your thoughts. Of course, you can also respond to other readers.
TT will supply the ammunition. One thought-provoking question. Several options provided.
One hard choice to be selected. One vote.
Ready?
What should the Tigers do to supplement their starting rotation?
1. Bring up an untested prospect - "play the young guys".
2. Purchase contract/waiver wire acquisition of a pitcher.
VOTE