Tigers shuffle pitching rotation to evaluate young arms for 2027 season

With the team out of the postseason race, the Detroit Tigers are utilizing the final weeks of the regular season to assess multiple pitchers for the 2027 rotation. Andrew Sears is set to start against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday while Keider Montero takes paternity leave, and Jackson Jobe is scheduled to start on Sunday. The organization is also monitoring the progress of Jack Flaherty, who is working back from right forearm flexor inflammation and plans to throw a simulated game Saturday. Additionally, River Ryan has begun a buildup at Triple-A Toledo as he recovers from injury. Detroit is evaluating a group of pitchers, including Framber Valdez, Troy Melton, and others, to determine which candidates warrant a role in the rotation when spring training opens next year.

• 1:34 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers’ late-season rotation shuffle is giving them an early look at 2027