Our Tigers bullpen posted a 2.98 ERA in August, ranking 2nd among all MLB teams.
RHP Chase Lee and OF Justyn-Henry Malloy have been recalled from Triple-A Toledo.
There are two players in the minors who are 21 or younger and are hitting .300/.400/.500 over 400 or more PAs. One is Konnor Griffin, the game’s No. 1 prospect.The other?
Twins OF Gabriel Gonzalez.
FWIW, Kevin McGonigle has a chance to join this list. Currently sitting at .315/.418/.590 this year in 352 PAs. Erie has 12 games remaining, and he will likely play in 10. It’ll be close.
The Tigers and our affiliates have a combined 392-279 record, continuing our standing as the winningest organization in baseball this year.
Lakeland, Erie, West Michigan and the FCL Tigers all qualified for the playoffs
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch: "It's an advantage to have Troy Melton available more often, even if it's just in shorter bursts."
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Why isn't Troy Melton a starter? Detroit Tigers believe he's more valuable as reliever.
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Wenceel Pérez in August: 100 PA .287/.360/.483 4 HR 9 R 10 RBI 2 SB 133 wRC+
0.6 fWAR. Quite the month from the Tigers switch-hitting outfielder.