The Detroit Tigers today will wrap up their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Tigers have dropped eight of their last nine games. They are averaging 2.8 runs per game while allowing 6.7 runs per game over that stretch. As they look to get back on track today, they are recalling right-handed pitcher Troy Melton to start today’s game as he makes his big-league debut. To make room for Melton, the Tigers are placing left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal on the paternity list. To also make room on the 40-man roster, the Tigers have designated outfielder Brewer Hicklen for assignment. The Tigers expect to activate Skubal after Friday’s game, making him available to pitch on Saturday. Melton ranks as the Tigers’ tenth overall prospect and third among their pitching prospects.
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Troy Melton
Melton, this season between Triple-A Toledo and Double-A Erie, has made 18 appearances with 16 of those coming as starts. He is 2-3 with a 2.99 ERA, a 1.24 WHIP, and 101 strikeouts in 75.1 innings. Over four seasons in the Tigers system, he’s pitched in 66 games, starting 63 of them. He owns a 12-12 record with a 3.63 ERA, a 1.24 WHIP, and 319 strikeouts over 273 innings.
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Tarik Skubal
The reigning AL Cy Young winner has made 20 starts this season, going 10-3 with a 2.19 ERA, a 0.82 WHIP, and 164 strikeouts in 127.2 innings. He has made 126 appearances for the Tigers, starting 123 of them. Skubal is 51-34 with a 3.15 ERA, a 1.02 WHIP, and 812 strikeouts in 699 innings.
Brewer Dicklen
Dicklen, this season in 63 games in the minors, is hitting .222 with a .715 OPS. He has eight doubles, two triples, eight home runs, 31 RBI, 37 runs scored, 18 stolen bases, and 30 walks. In his lone game for the Tigers, he went 2-3 with two runs scored, a stolen base, and a walk.
