Troy Melton exits game early with injury against White Sox
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 12:53 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Troy Melton was removed from the game against the Chicago White Sox on September 20 due to an apparent injury. In the fourth inning, pitching coach Chris Fetter and manager A.J. Hinch attended to Melton, who was taken out with the White Sox leading 3-0. Melton completed 3⅔ innings, giving up four hits and four runs while striking out four and walking three. Melton, who has previously dealt with right elbow inflammation, returned to action in late May after a stint on the injured list. Tyler Holton replaced him on the mound.
- •Melton was removed with an apparent injury in the fourth inning.
- •The White Sox led 3-0 at the time of the pitching change.
- •Melton had a 2.60 ERA in his first 23 career starts.
- •Tyler Holton replaced Melton on the mound.
- •Melton previously dealt with right elbow inflammation earlier this year.
- 12:53 AMYahoo Sports — Melton struggles as White Sox take the series
- 12:03 AMYahoo Sports — Troy Melton Suffers Potential Injury vs. White Sox
- 11:33 PMYahoo Sports — Troy Melton injury update as Tigers RHP exits early vs White Sox
"Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Troy Melton was removed from the Tigers' game against the Chicago White Sox with an apparent injury on Sunday.
"Tigers starter Troy Melton left Sunday’s game against the White Sox with an athletic trainer during the fourth inning.
"Troy Melton’s command was lousy again, and he left this rain swept contest early with an injury.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 12:53 AMMelton struggles as White Sox take the series
Troy Melton’s command was lousy again, and he left this rain swept contest early with an injury.
- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 12:03 AMTroy Melton Suffers Potential Injury vs. White Sox
Tigers starter Troy Melton left Sunday’s game against the White Sox with an athletic trainer during the fourth inning.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 11:33 PMTroy Melton injury update as Tigers RHP exits early vs White Sox
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Troy Melton was removed from the Tigers' game against the Chicago White Sox with an apparent injury on Sunday.
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