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Royals Play the Tigers in First of 3-Game Series
Framber Valdez and Troy Melton will start the three-game set as Detroit looks to rebound after losing 2 of 3 to Pittsburgh.
- On Friday, the Detroit Tigers open a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals in Missouri, with Manager A.J. Hinch naming Troy Melton and Framber Valdez as starting pitchers.
- Following two losses to the Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit enters as the fourth-place American League Central team with a 61-66 record, while the Royals sit at the division bottom with a 55-74 record.
- Outfielder James Outman is nearing a return from a concussion after heading to the Toledo Mud Hens for a short rehab stint, with Detroit hoping to activate him soon for the playoff push.
- Meanwhile, the Tigers remain without veteran pitchers Jack Flaherty and Justin Verlander due to injuries; the team has provided minimal updates on Verlander since August 14, leaving his 2026 status uncertain.
- Despite recent losses, Detroit maintains a 13.5 percent chance of making the playoffs, while rookie Max Clark continues generating fan interest with an Instagram post that received over 44,000 likes.
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