Detroit Tigers scratch Troy Melton from start with lower back tightness
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 10:52 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Troy Melton was scratched from his scheduled start for the Detroit Tigers against the Houston Astros on June 15 due to lower back tightness. The decision came just before the opener of a three-game series at Daikin Park. The severity of the injury has not been disclosed. In Melton's absence, the Tigers will turn to Drew Anderson for the start in a bullpen-oriented game. Melton, 25, had a 2.81 ERA in four starts this season but missed the first two months with right elbow inflammation.
- •Melton records a 2.81 ERA in 2026 so far.
- •He has six walks and 14 strikeouts over 25⅔ innings.
- •Drew Anderson will take over starting duties for the game.
- •Melton previously missed time due to right elbow inflammation.
- 10:52 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers Scratch Troy Melton from Monday’s Start Due to Injury
- 10:24 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers starter Troy Melton scratched for Houston opener with back tightness
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers scratch Troy Melton from Monday's start with injury
"Troy Melton registered a 2.81 ERA in his first four starts for the Detroit Tigers in 2026, but he won't start Monday's game against the Astros.
"Tigers to start Drew Anderson in opener against Astros after Troy Melton was late scratch because of back tightness.
"The Detroit Tigers scratched rookie pitcher Troy Melton from Monday's start against the Houston Astros
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 10:52 PMDetroit Tigers Scratch Troy Melton from Monday’s Start Due to Injury
The Detroit Tigers scratched rookie pitcher Troy Melton from Monday's start against the Houston Astros
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 10:24 PMTigers starter Troy Melton scratched for Houston opener with back tightness
Tigers to start Drew Anderson in opener against Astros after Troy Melton was late scratch because of back tightness.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 10:20 PMDetroit Tigers scratch Troy Melton from Monday's start with injury
Troy Melton registered a 2.81 ERA in his first four starts for the Detroit Tigers in 2026, but he won't start Monday's game against the Astros.
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