Tigers place Melton and Keith on injured list as season ends

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Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Tigers place Melton and Keith on injured list as season ends
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The Detroit Tigers are placing pitchers Troy Melton and Colt Keith on the injured list, concluding their seasons with six games remaining. Melton is sidelined with right arm fatigue after allowing four runs in his last outing against the White Sox. Keith, dealing with a left thumb sprain, did not play in that game. The Tigers recalled Jace Jung and River Ryan from Triple-A Toledo to fill their roster spots. Melton finishes with an 8-5 record and 2.76 ERA in 20 starts, while Keith ends with a.258 batting average and 10 home runs in 140 games played.

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  • Melton placed on 15-day IL due to arm fatigue.
  • Keith on 10-day IL with a left thumb sprain.
  • Tigers recall Jung and Ryan from Triple-A Toledo.
  • Melton ends season with 8-5 record and 2.76 ERA.
  • Keith finishes with 10 home runs in 140 games.
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  • 1:00 AMYahoo SportsTigers' Melton, Keith head to IL as season winds down
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The move was made to make room for Jace Jung and River Ryan on the roster.

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