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Tigers adjusted pitching rotation before Royals series opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:43 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Tigers adjusted pitching rotation before Royals series opener

Summary

The Detroit Tigers, facing a challenging stretch after losing five of their last six games, announced changes to their pitching rotation ahead of a crucial series against the Kansas City Royals starting Friday evening. Keider Montero's next start has been postponed to allow for extra rest, while Framber Valdez's scheduled start on Sunday has also been moved, with that game set to be a bullpen game for the Tigers. Montero holds a 9-8 record with a 3.30 ERA this season, and Valdez has an 8-8 record with a 4.35 ERA. The Tigers currently sit in fourth place in the AL Central, five games behind the division leader and 1.5 games back of the Wild Card spot.

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Status Watch

•Tigers lost two of three games against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
•Keider Montero will start later to recover from his last outing.
•Framber Valdez's start shifted, with a bullpen game planned for Sunday.
•Tigers currently fourth in AL Central with a record of 61-66.

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Time is becoming a factor for the Detroit Tigers, who have lost five of their last six games, including dropping two of three against the National League’s Pittsburgh Pirates.They open up a critical three-game set against the divisional rival Kansas City Royals in the heart of the Midwest on Friday evening, and prior to the […] The post Tigers Announce Discouraging Pitching Update Before Royals Series Opener appeared first on HEAVY.
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