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Madden

With Kyle Finnegan (groin) landing on the injured list on Thursday, Madden will get another chance to prove his worth at the MLB level over the final 10 games of the regular season. He holds a 3.46 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP over 39 innings with the Tigers this season.

Madden returns to the minors to free up a spot on Detroit’s roster for veteran reliever Tyler Kinley. The 26-year-old has operated in a swingman-type capacity, making 17 appearances, including one start. He’s posted a respectable 3.46 ERA across 39 innings of work. He still has minor league options left, which is why he drew the short straw in a roster crunch.

Madden struck out two batters in the contest while issuing a pair of walks. He took over after Tyler Holton worked the first two innings in a bullpen game for the Tigers and remained in as the Tigers took the lead in the fourth inning. While he has been great in a swingman role for the Tigers, there’s a chance that he gets moved back to the rotation next week if both Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize are dealt as anticipated.

Madden provides Detroit with an extra long relief option out of the bullpen with starter Jack Flaherty landing on the injured list with a flexor issue. The 26-year-old has posted an encouraging 3.15 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 23/5 K/BB ratio across 20 innings in a versatile swingman role this season.

Madden understandably loses his spot on Detroit’s roster with two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal coming back from the injured list. The 26-year-old righty has posted a respectable 3.15 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 23/5 K/BB ratio across 20 innings in a versatile swingman role over the last few weeks. He makes sense in a low-leverage innings-eating role on a contender.

Madden got plenty of help from Detroit’s offense and reeled off three scoreless frames before running into trouble when Junior Caminero connected for a two-run homer. He wound up being lifted after recording just one out in the frame and didn’t stick around long enough to qualify for a win in his return from the injured list. His time in Detroit’s rotation is probably going to be over later this week with Justin Verlander (hip) seemingly getting close to returning from the injured list. He’s shown enough promise that he would make sense as a long relief option in the postseason.

Madden returns to Detroit’s rotation to take the ball for Monday’s series opener against the Rays after missing just over two weeks with a forearm injury. The 26-year-old has shown some promise with a strong 2.38 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 12/2 K/BB ratio across 11 1/3 innings over three starts for the Tigers this season. It’s not exactly the easiest of matchups considering Tampa Bay has been one of the best lineups in baseball this season. However, Madden represents a worthwhile streaming option in deeper mixed leagues since this road matchup is in pitcher-friendly Tropicana Field.

Madden will either start Monday’s game against Tampa Bay, or they will have him pitch in bulk behind an opener. The right-hander will miss just over the minimum 15 days after being hit in the forearm by a 107.9 mph line drive. Madden is worth streaming consideration against weaker lineups, but Tampa Bay — and his first time back on the mound in a bit — make it a risky proposition.

Madden has been on the shelf since May 16 with a contusion on his right forearm. The 26-year-old is eligible to come off the injured list Sunday, and could be an option for Detroit at some point in June if his rehab start — or starts — go well.

Madden was drilled in the forearm by a 107.9 mph line drive during Friday’s contest against the Jays. Fortunately, he didn’t suffer any structural damage, but after playing catch on Saturday he was still experiencing enough soreness that the Tigers opted to sit him down for a couple of weeks. Will Vest was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move on Sunday.