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Keider Montero gets three-inning save in 3-0 game

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Keider Montero

DET Starting Pitcher #54

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Keider Montero picked up his first career save with three scoreless innings Saturday against the Rangers.

It was still a 3-0 game entering the ninth, but A.J. Hinch trusted Montero over Kenley Jansen today, apparently. Montero didn’t give him any reason not to, retiring nine of the 10 batters he faced. He got zero strikeouts and not even a single missed swing, but none of the nine balls in play against him turned into hits. The one batter to reach against him did so by walking. Montero could be a candidate for more three-inning saves as a reliever, though it’s also quite possible he’ll return to the rotation at some point.

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DET Relief Pitcher #74

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Kenley Jansen closed out the Athletics on Thursday night, protecting a three-run advantage to notch his 11th save of the season.

It hasn’t always been easy for Jansen this season, and this one was no exception for the 38-year-old hurler. He issued a leadoff walk to Shea Langeliers and then fell behind Jonah Heim before roaring back to strike him out. The veteran right-hander then allowed a single to Jacob Wilson to bring the tying run to the plate. He then got Lawrence Butler to line out to shortstop and Tyler Soderstom to line out to first to end it. He has now converted 11 of his 15 save chances on the year to go with a 4.76 ERA.
Kenley Jansen

DET Relief Pitcher #74

Kenley Jansen didn’t allow a run while picking up a save against the Rangers on Sunday.

Jansen was able to get the save while throwing just 10 pitches and not allowing a hit, not getting a strikeout and not giving up a walk. It’s now 10 saves for the 38-year-old, and his ERA dips to a still-disappointing 4.98 on the campaign.
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DET Starting Pitcher #54

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirmed that Keider Montero is being moved to the bullpen.

This was always the logical move with Jack Flaherty back in the mix. It’ll be Framber Valdez taking the ball on Thursday against the Rangers on regular rest. Montero probably deserves a spot in Detroit’s rotation based on his recent performance but it doesn’t sound like they have any plans to move to a six-man mix for now.
Kenley Jansen

DET Relief Pitcher #74

Kenley Jansen picked up his fourth loss of the season on Sunday, giving up four runs (three earned) on two hits over 1 1/3 innings against the Astros.

Jansen needed just seven pitches to navigate a scoreless ninth inning in a tied game, including a strikeout of Jeremy Pena. That prompted A.J. Hinch to send him back out there for the 10th, but that may have been a mistake. The 38-year-old hurler gave up an RBI single to Isaac Paredes and a three-run blast to Christian Walker before mercifully being removed. He now holds a miserable 5.31 ERA over 20 1/3 innings on the season to go with his nine saves.
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DET Starting Pitcher #54

Keider Montero was terrific during Friday night’s victory over the Astros, scattering five hits over seven scoreless innings.

Montero punched out three batters on the evening while allowing only one base on balls. The only real threat against him came as the Astros put two runners in scoring position with two outs in the seventh, but Montero got Cam Smith to ground out to end the inning. The 25-year-old righty got 13 whiffs on 96 pitches on the evening, posting a strong CSW of 31 percent. He’ll look to replicate this fine effort as he carries a 3.39 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and a 56/18 K/BB ratio (87 2/3 innings) into a tough matchup against the Yankees in New York on Wednesday.
Keider Montero

DET Starting Pitcher #54

Keider Montero worked seven innings of three-run ball on Sunday against the White Sox, striking out three and allowing six hits without walking anyone.

Montero tossed six scoreless innings against the White Sox on May 31, so it’s been a favorable matchup for him. Justin Verlander was originally going to return on Father’s Day, but he was scratched over the weekend due to a left hamstring injury. It remains to be seen if he’ll make it back this season. Montero will continue filling in as rotation depth in his next outing against the Astros.
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DET Relief Pitcher #74

Kenley Jansen closed out the White Sox once again on Saturday afternoon, working a scoreless frame to protect a three-run lead.

It wasn’t as smooth as it was for him on Friday night, as Jansen allowed a one-out single to Chase Meidroth and issued a two-out walk to Junior Perez that brought the tying run to the plate. Jansen was then able to get Drew Romo to line out to center to end the ballgame. The 38-year-old hurler now holds a 4.00 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and a 22/10 K/BB ratio over 18 innings on the season while converting nine of his 13 save chances. If the Tigers don’t make up serious ground in the standings over the next few weeks, Jansen could find himself on the move before the trade deadline.
Kenley Jansen

DET Relief Pitcher #74

Kenley Jansen slammed the door on the White Sox on Friday night, retiring the side in order to protect a one-run advantage.

The 38-year-old hurler wasn’t messing around in this one, needing just 10 pitches (six strikes), including a strikeout of Tristan Peters to end it. Jansen has now converted seven saves on the season while posting a 4.32 ERA and a 21/9 K/BB ratio over his 16 2/3 innings of work.
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DET Starting Pitcher #35

Justin Verlander has a left hamstring strain and has been scratched from Sunday’s start against the White Sox.

First it was going to be Saturday, then it was going to be Sunday, and now it’s not going to happen at all. Verlander remains on the 60-day injured list, but the 43-year-old is finding it hard to get healthy enough to get back on the mound and this latest setback will likely put him out for a few more weeks. The Tigers will likely have Keider Montero start Sunday’s game.
Justin Verlander

DET Starting Pitcher #35

Justin Verlander (hip) will be activated from the injured list to start on Saturday against the White Sox.

Verlander will make his return to Detroit’s rotation after missing 11 weeks due to a hip issue. It’ll be Keider Montero moving to the bullpen to make room. The 43-year-old future Hall of Famer threw a 66-pitch simulated game at Daikin Park on Monday and shouldn’t have any workload restrictions in his return from the injured list. It’ll be his first start at Comerica Park in a Tigers uniform since 2017.

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Nationals transferred RHP Jake Irvin (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

He was likely a few weeks from making it back to the bigs anyway after just facing hitters for the first time on Wednesday, so the transfer won’t materially impact his timeline. Irvin is returning from a right shoulder strain. The move frees up a 40-man roster spot for Tom Cosgrove.
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KC Relief Pitcher #34
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Royals recalled RHP Eli Morgan from Triple-A Omaha.

Morgan had a 5.19 ERA in 14 games before being sent down in mid-June. The 30-year-old veteran had a 1.42 ERA in 19 innings while striking out 31 for the Storm Chasers. He’ll be low-leverage depth over the weekend before the All-Star break hits.
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KC Relief Pitcher #74
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Royals optioned RHP Jose Cuas to Triple-A Omaha.

Cuas pitched in five games with the Royals in this latest stint, and he now carries a 2.84 ERA, nine strikeouts, one walk and eight hits allowed in 6 1/3 innings pitched. He did allow some inherited runners to score, we suppose, but we’re mildly surprised the Royals aren’t interested in seeing more. After 32 pitches over the past two days, he heads back to the Storm Chasers.
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KC Center Fielder #26
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Royals optioned CF Kameron Misner to Triple-A Omaha.

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Pirates optioned RHP Cam Sanders to Triple-A Indianapolis.

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