Melton shines in 2026 debut
May 25 2026
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Detroit Tigers
NEWS: The Tigers reinstated RHP Troy Melton from the 60-day IL; RHP Connor Seabold was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Melton made his 2026 debut after missing the first two months of the season with a right elbow strain. The 25-year-old looked incredibly sharp during his four-game minor league rehab assignment striking out 16 in 11.2 IP with a scant 2 walks. While Melton finished the 2025 season in the Detroit bullpen, he is expected to get an extended look in the starting rotation this time around. The Tigers desperately need rotation depth as they await the returns of LHP Tarik Skubal (elbow) and RHP Justin Verlander (hip) from the IL.
–Cavanaugh
NATIONAL...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Today
Munetaka Murakami, Jeremy Peña, Ryan Jeffers and Vinnie Pasquantino are among those players returning from injury before the All-Star Break.
Jul 11 2026 8:11am
Jul 11 2026 8:11am
Oft-injured Wyatt Langford is back in the TEX lineup; Mark Vientos is out with a fractured hand; Brewers activate Logan Henderson; and much more...
Jul 10 2026 8:20am
Jul 10 2026 8:20am
Mike Trout and Tyler Soderstrom are back; Giants shelve Jonah Cox; Pirates give Endy Rodriguez an extended All-Star Break; and more...
Jul 9 2026 7:39am
Jul 9 2026 7:39am
Jacob Wilson is back on the field, while Konnor Griffin is going to be out a while. Plus roster moves involving Buxton, Burrows, Polanco and more.
Jul 8 2026 9:19am
Jul 8 2026 9:19am
Brewers set to replace Brandon Woodruff in their rotation again; Braves shelve Martin Perez; multiple moves in Arizona; and more...
Jul 7 2026 7:30am
Jul 7 2026 7:30am
