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Troy Melton strikes out six in tough luck loss

MLB: Detroit Tigers at Pittsburgh Pirates

Troy Melton

DET Starting Pitcher #52

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Troy Melton was terrific in a tough luck loss against the Astros on Thursday evening, racking up six strikeouts over six innings of one-run baseball.

Melton allowed just two hits in the contest and didn’t walk a batter. He retired the first 16 hitters that he faced in the game until Taylor Trammell walloped a solo homer to break a scoreless tie with one out in the sixth inning. That was enough to do him in. Melton generated 15 swings and misses on 88 pitches in the game — six of those on his fastball — while posting a CSW of 26 percent. He’ll bring an outstanding 2.39 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and a 25/9 K/BB ratio (37 2/3 innings) into a tough matchup against the Yankees in New York on Tuesday.

- David Shovein

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Troy Melton picked up his fourth victory of the season on Saturday, limiting the White Sox to just one run on one hit over six strong frames.

Melton punched out five opposing hitters on the afternoon while issuing three free passes. The only hit that he allowed came from the first batter of the game, as Sam Antonacci crushed a leadoff homer on Melton’s second pitch. He settled in beautifully from there though and blanked them over the rest of his six innings. Melton got 11 whiffs on 84 pitches on the day, registering a CSW of 27 percent. Now 4-0, he’ll carry a 2.56 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and a 19/9 K/BB ratio (31 2/3 innings) into Thursday’s matchup against the Astros.
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Justin Verlander (hip) threw a 66-pitch, four-inning simulated game on Monday at Daikin Park in Houston.

Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press speculates that Verlander is healthy but the Tigers don’t seem to think he’s ready to pitch in the majors from a performance standpoint, which is why he didn’t take the ball for Monday’s series opener against the Astros. There’s a chance the club decides he’s ready later this week, especially since Troy Melton is now dealing with a back issue that throws his availability into question.
Troy Melton

DET Starting Pitcher #52

Troy Melton was scratched from Monday’s start against the Astros with back tightness.

Drew Anderson will take the ball in his place. Melton will undergo further evaluation to determine the severity of the issue. It’s unclear whether he’ll take the ball at some point later this week. The 25-year-old has posted a strong 2.81 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 14/6 K/B ratio across 25 2/3 innings through four starts since making his season debut last month. It’s a tough break for fantasy managers since he was in line for a potential two-start week against the Astros and White Sox. There should be some additional clarity on his status in the coming days.
Troy Melton

DET Starting Pitcher #52

Troy Melton won despite giving up four homers in five innings Tuesday against the Twins.

All four homers were solo shots, and Melton struck out five and walked none in improving to 3-0. He joined Logan Gilbert in earning a win this season despite allowing four homers. It typically happens once or twice a year: Tony Gonsolin was the only pitcher to do it last season, and Sonny Gray and Kutter Crawford were the two pitchers to pull it off in 2024. Melton should get the Astros on the road and the White Sox at home next week, making him a nice streaming option.
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Troy Melton pitched two-run ball for a career-high eight innings Wednesday in a win over the Rays.

Melton’s velocity was down a tad today — he averaged 95.3 mph with his fastball, compared to 96.1 mph in his first two starts — but he was able to strike out five and totaling just three in 12 2/3 innings previously. He now has a 1.74 ERA after three starts, and while that doesn’t seem totally deserved, given his strikeout and exit velocity numbers, he’d seem to be worth rostering in most formats. He’ll make his next start at home versus the Twins.
Troy Melton

DET Starting Pitcher #52

Troy Melton delivered another strong performance in a tough luck no-decision against the White Sox on Friday night, allowing just one run on six hits over his seven innings of work.

Melton walked one and struck out one on the night. He needed just 89 pitches (57 strikes) to cruise through seven innings in this one, with the lone tally against him coming on an RBI double by Miguel Vargas in the third. Melton got six whiffs on the night — three on his slider — while posting a CSW of 19 percent. He exited with a 2-1 lead and in line for a victory, but the Tigers’ bullpen couldn’t hang on for him. He now sports a brilliant 1.42 ERA and 0.95 WHIP over 12 2/3 innings through his first two starts on the season. He’ll do battle against the Rays his next time out in Tampa Bay on Wednesday.
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DET Starting Pitcher #52

Troy Melton picked up the win in the second game of Sunday’s doubleheader versus the Orioles, surrendering one earned run on two hits over 5 2/3 frames.

Melton struck out three and walked three in his return to a big-league mound. The 25-year-old topped out at 98.7 mph and picked up seven whiffs against Baltimore. He had a 2.76 ERA in 45 2/3 innings between the rotation and bullpen last season. He’s a recommended add in most fantasy leagues, but he’ll face another tough test in his next start on the road against the White Sox.
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Tigers activated RHP Troy Melton from the 60-day injured list.

Melton, returning from an elbow strain, will start Game 2 of today’s doubleheader against the Orioles.
Troy Melton

DET Starting Pitcher #52

Troy Melton (elbow) is expected to make his 2026 season debut on Sunday against the Orioles.

Melton has missed the entire season thus far while recovering from an elbow strain that he suffered during the spring. He has looked electric on his minor league rehab assignment though and makes for an intriguing option for fantasy purposes as soon as he takes the big league mound. Keider Montero, who had been scheduled to start on Sunday, would be pushed back to Monday in that scenario.
Troy Melton

DET Starting Pitcher #52

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Troy Melton (elbow) will throw a bullpen session before they decide on his next steps.

It sounds like the Tigers want to be absolutely certain that Melton is ready from a physical standpoint before making a final decision. The 25-year-old righty struck out six and completed five innings in his latest rehab outing at Low-A Lakeland earlier this week. It sounds like he’s on track to make his season debut early next week, which makes him a worthwhile stash in deeper fantasy leagues.

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Hunter Greene (elbow) dazzled in his latest minor league rehab start at Triple-A Louisville on Sunday, allowing just one hit over 6 1/3 scoreless innings.

Greene punched out four batters in the contest and did not allow a base on balls. He threw 82 pitches, 54 of them for strikes, while cruising through 6 1/3 innings. It’s safe to say that he looks ready to rejoin the Reds’ rotation next week.
- David Shovein

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Rays signed INF Nick Madrigal to a minor league contract.

Madrigal elected free agency from the Angels on Thursday rather than accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Salt Lake. The 29-year-old infielder hit .273 (12-for-44) with no homers, two RBI, one stolen base and a 7/3 K/BB ratio over 52 plate appearances during his time with the Angels.
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Orioles claimed RHP Yosver Zulueta off of waivers from the Cubs; optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk.

The 28-year-old hurler was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Thursday as they freed up a spot on their active roster for the addition of David Peterson. Zulueta has made 24 appearances at the Triple-A level this season, posting an uninspiring 7.54 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and a 24/20 K/BB ratio across 22 2/3 innings. He’ll function as extra bullpen depth for the Orioles.
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Ty France (wrist) remains out of the Padres’ starting lineup for Sunday afternoon’s contest against the Dodgers.

France left Friday’s game with a left wrist contusion that he sustained when he was hit by a pitch. He’s still considered day-to-day and it isn’t anything that’s expected to require a trip to the injured list. Gavin Sheets will once again cover first base in his absence while Miguel Andujar serves as the Padres’ designated hitter and will bat seventh against Dodgers’ right-hander Emmet Sheehan.
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Bryce Eldridge is not in the Giants’ starting lineup for Sunday afternoon’s tilt against the Braves.

If you’re going to have to take a day off on occasion, doing so against Chris Sale isn’t the worst idea in the world. Heliot Ramos will function as the Giants’ designated hitter in his place on Sunday while Victor Bericoto draws a start in right field and will bat eighth for the Giants.
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It appears to be nothing more than a routine day of maintenance for the 34-year-old slugger. Nolan Schanuel will function as the team’s designated hitter in his place while Vaughn Grissom will start at first base and bat fifth for the Halos against Athletics’ right-hander Aaron Civale.
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Tyler Soderstrom (hip) was held out of the Athletics’ starting lineup for Sunday afternoon’s skirmish against the Angels.

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Rockies activated OF Jordan Beck from the 10-day injured list; optioned him to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Beck had already been stationed at Triple-A Albuquerque for the past week while on a minor league rehab assignment, and now he’ll stay there in an everyday role as he continues to try to regain his 2025 form. Beck has hit just .183/.227/.305 with one home run, 10 RBI and a pair of stolen bases in 88 plate appearances with the Rockies this season.
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