AJ Hinch Hints at Bigger Role for Troy Melton in Tigers’ October Plans

AJ Hinch Hints at Bigger Role for Troy Melton in Tigers’ October Plans

The Tigers are preparing rookie Troy Melton for a versatile bullpen role this fall.

Rookie Troy Melton Emerging as Tigers' Middle-Innings Savior

The Detroit Tigers’ bullpen hit its stride over the past month, posting a remarkable 2.98 ERA in August. That is the second-best mark in MLB during that span. Detroit’s reliever corps seems to have found some stability as the postseason approaches. Much of the praise for the Tigers’ improved pen can be directed at trade deadline acquisition Kyle Finnegan, who still has yet to give up a run through 12 appearances with Detroit. The former Washingt…