Tigers' Keider Montero skips rotation turn, Brant Hurter pulled from rehab
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:54 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Detroit Tigers right-hander Keider Montero will skip at least one turn in the rotation due to recovery issues following his last start. In a series opener against Kansas City, manager A.J. Hinch noted that Montero missed a bullpen session, leading to the decision to delay his next outing until the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers next weekend. Meanwhile, reliever Brant Hurter has been removed from his rehab assignment to address mechanical issues after struggling during his recovery from lumbar spine inflammation. Hurter had allowed 10 earned runs in 3 2/3 rehab innings prior to this decision.
- •Keider Montero struggles to recover from his last start.
- •Brant Hurter pulled from rehab to work on mechanics.
- •Montero's next outing likely postponed to next weekend.
- •Manager A.J. Hinch emphasizes caution late in the season.
- 1:44 AMESPN MLB — Tigers starter Montero skipping turn in rotation
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers give starter Keider Montero extra rest as they pull Brant Hurter off rehab assignment
"Detroit Tigers right-hander Keider Montero will skip at least one turn in the rotation as he struggles to recover from his last start and reliever Brant Hurter is being pulled off a rehab assignment to work on his mechanics. Manager A.J. Hinch said before a series opener Friday at Kansas City that Montero had to skip his bullpen session between starts, which is likely to push his next outing to next weekend when the Los Angeles Dodgers visit Detroit.
"Tigers right-hander Keider Montero will skip at least one turn in the rotation as he struggles to recover from his last start.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 22, 2026, 1:44 AMTigers starter Montero skipping turn in rotation
Tigers right-hander Keider Montero will skip at least one turn in the rotation as he struggles to recover from his last start.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 12:29 AMTigers give starter Keider Montero extra rest as they pull Brant Hurter off rehab assignment
Detroit Tigers right-hander Keider Montero will skip at least one turn in the rotation as he struggles to recover from his last start and reliever Brant Hurter is being pulled off a rehab assignment to work on his mechanics. Manager A.J. Hinch said before a series opener Friday at Kansas City that Montero had to skip his bullpen session between starts, which is likely to push his next outing to next weekend when the Los Angeles Dodgers visit Detroit.
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