The trade deadline is now just a couple weeks away and as we’ve seen earlier this month, the cracks are starting to show in this Tigers’ roster. Especially in pitching. The starting rot…
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The trade deadline is now just a couple weeks away and as we’ve seen earlier this month, the cracks are starting to show in this Tigers’ roster.
Especially in pitching.
The starting rotation has taken multiple hits due to injury and pitchers are trying to work their way back after IL stints.
Reese Olson has regained his form as has Casey Mize. Tarik Skubal remains super-human as ever.
However, Jack Flaherty is struggling and Keider Montero is learning on the job. He has the weakest stats of all SPs currently.
The Tigers are still supplementing their rotation with the opener/bulk reliever format.
Is this enough to get them to the playoffs? Do they have depth in AAA to fill in should someone get injured? And do any of those in Toledo have playoff experience?
Meanwhile, the bullpen is exhausted and it’s started to impact how well Tommy Kahnle, Tyler Holton and others perform.
Since June 1st, the bullpen has racked up a 5.18 ERA which ranks 26th in MLB. They are last in their whiff rate.
It’s a huge drop since earlier in the season when they were one of the best pens in MLB.
Which area of the Tigers’ pitching is the highest priority to solve via the trade deadline? Starting or relief?
Which area of the Tigers' pitching is the highest priority to solve via the trade deadline?
1. Starting pitching.
2. Relief pitching.
3. VOTE
