Caesar’s. After their sell-off yesterday, Troy Melton assumes the role of Tigers ace. The righty has pitched like one, with a 1.75 era (3.26 xERA) this season. He’s able to avoid hard contact and barrels at an above average rate, leading to an elite .220 xBA and .287 xwOBA (74th and 85th percentile’s respectively). He’s under this line in 10/11 starts, and has only allowed even 2+ runs in three of those outings. He’ll square off against the Mariners who’ve only managed a .654 OPS against righties since the All Star Break. And as per usual, they’ve struggled to produce at pitcher-friendly T-Mobile Park all season (.714 OPS versus righties).
Ward (quadriceps) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros
The Mariners claimed Watson off waivers from Detroit on Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Tacoma.
Clark isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Kirby did not factor into the decision in Friday's 10-7 extra-inning loss to the Astros, allowing five runs on eight hits and three walks with two strikeouts over 4.2 innings.
Munoz (5-5) blew the save and took the loss in Friday's 10-7 extra-inning loss to the Astros, allowing five runs (four earned) on four hits and no walks with one strikeout while recording two outs in the 10th inning.
Malgeri went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI during the Tigers' 9-5 loss to the White Sox on Friday.
Jobe (1-1) took the loss against the Tigers on Friday, allowing six runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out four across 3.2 innings.
Siani signed a minor-league contract with the Tigers on Friday, Emily Waldon of Baseball America reports.
Ward (quad) isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against Houston.
The Mariners placed Emerson on the 10-day injured list Friday with left wrist inflammation, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.
