Tigers adjust pitching rotation as Keider Montero awaits birth of child

The Detroit Tigers are managing their pitching rotation to accommodate Keider Montero, who is expecting the birth of a child soon. Manager AJ Hinch confirmed the team is preparing for Montero to take paternity leave, leading to a temporary shift in the starting schedule. Framber Valdez is slated to start Friday against the Colorado Rockies, while Jackson Jobe is scheduled for Sunday. The team has left the Saturday rotation spot open, with the potential to recall Andrew Sears from Toledo should a vacancy arise. Meanwhile, the organization is monitoring the workloads of both Montero and Troy Melton to ensure health through the end of the season. Hinch emphasized the importance of conditioning young pitchers to sustain their performance levels throughout September and into the anticipated postseason push.

• 5:41 PMYahoo Sports — With Keider Montero on baby watch, Tigers tentatively juggle rotation