Doug

Fister

“He’s been contemplating this for a couple months,” Odle said in a telephone interview. “The main reason is that he wants to start a new chapter in his life. This is 100 percent family driven. He’s really excited about being a dad and husband. He’s very much a family-oriented guy.” Fister, 35, posted a 3.72 ERA over parts of 10 big league seasons for the Mariners, Tigers, Nationals, Astros, Red Sox and Rangers.

Fister posted a 4.50 ERA across 12 starts this season before suffering a knee injury in June. He’ll be on the lookout for a modest contract this winter.

Justin Verlander threw 25 pitches Friday before play was suspended due to rain in the second inning. Fister will make the start Saturday while Max Scherzer starts Game 2 on Sunday and Justin Verlander pitches Game 3 on Monday in Detroit. This series is officially a mess.

Verlander threw just 25 pitches before Friday’s series opener was suspended due to rain. Doug Fister will now pitch when play resumes Saturday while Max Scherzer starts Game 2 on Sunday. Verlander will only pitch once during the series, but the silver lining is that he could be lined up to pitch Game 1 if the Tigers are fortunate enough to advance to the ALCS.

Fister landed awkwardly and grabbed his left side after delivering ball two to Jarrod Saltalamacchia in the top of the fourth inning. He allowed three hits over 3 2/3 scoreless innings before exiting. Stay tuned for an update.

Fister left Saturday’s game against the Red Sox after feeling a tug when delivering ball two to Jarrod Saltalamacchia in the top of the fourth inning. The 28-year-old right-hander allowed three hits over 3 2/3 scoreless innings before exiting. He could be headed for the disabled list.

Fister threw around 50 pitches in a bullpen session Thursday without discomfort. He’s on track to rejoin the Tigers’ rotation in early May, but Duane Below will fill his spot in the rotation for now.

Assuming everything goes well with that outing, Fister could return to the Tigers’ rotation anytime thereafter. He’s on the disabled list with a costochondral strain.

Barring any setbacks, Fister will rejoin the Tigers’ rotation next Monday against the Mariners. The 28-year-old right-hander has been on the disabled list since the first week of the season due to a left costochondral strain.

If all goes well, Fister could rejoin the Tigers’ rotation after just one start in the minors. The 28-year-old right-hander has been on the disabled list since the first week of the season because of a costochondral strain.