KEIDER MONTERO NEWS

McKinstry lifts Tigers over Mariners 3-2 in 11 innings in ALDS opener

Zach McKinstry singled home the tiebreaking run with two outs in the 11th inning and the Detroit Tigers outlasted the Seattle Mariners for a 3-2 victory in Game 1 of their AL Divis...

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Goes 4.1 innings vs. Red Sox Montero didn't factor into the decision Saturday against Boston, allowing one run on five hits across 4.1 innings. He struck out seven.

Impact While Montero had a short leash Saturday, it was a strong bounce-back outing for the right-hander, after he gave up three runs in three innings while walking four against Atlanta his last time out. The 25-year-old Montero will finish the regular season at 5-3 with a 4.37 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 72:31 K:BB across 90.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Game 161: After clinching, Red Sox continue homestand with the Tigers - The Boston Globe Connelly Early gets the ball for the Red Sox, and Keider Montero will pitch for the Tigers.

SEPTEMBER 27 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Short outing Saturday Montero didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 6-5 loss to Atlanta, giving up three runs on two hits and four walks over three innings. He struck out two.

Impact The right-hander needed 69 pitches (40 strikes) to record nine outs, and both hits off Montero left the yard in the third to help chase him from the game. Since returning to the majors in September, Montero's posted a 3.46 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 12:6 K:BB through four appearances (two starts) and 13 innings. He's expected to make one more start before the end of the regular season, on the road next weekend in Boston.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Short outing Saturday Montero didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 6-5 loss to Atlanta, giving up three runs on two hits and four walks over three innings. He struck out two.

Impact The right-hander needed 69 pitches (40 strikes) to record nine outs, and both hits off Montero left the yard in the third to help chase him from the game. Since returning to the majors in September, Montero's posted a 3.46 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 12:6 K:BB through four appearances (two starts) and 13 innings. He's expected to make one more start before the end of the regular season, on the road next weekend in Boston.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Picking up another start Montero is slated to start Saturday's game against Atlanta at Comerica Park.

Impact After being called up from Triple-A Toledo on Sept. 3, Montero made his first two appearances with the Tigers as a reliever before being called upon to make a start in Miami last Sunday. The right-hander acquitted himself well in that outing, earning a win while striking out five over five shutout innings. He'll be rewarded with another turn through the rotation as a result of his prior performance, and he could have a slightly longer leash after tossing just 76 pitches against the Marlins before being removed from the contest.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Braves visit the Tigers on 6-game road win streak

The Atlanta Braves hit the road against the Detroit Tigers aiming to continue a six-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Cruises to victory Motero (5-3) allowed three hits over five scoreless innings Sunday, striking out five and earning a win over the Marlins.

Impact Montero gave up three singles and did not allow a runner to reach scoring position. He fell short of a quality start, but tossed 50 strikes on 76 total pitches; it was his highest pitch count since July 25, which was his last MLB appearance before spending just over a month with Triple-A Toledo. Montero now owns a 4.32 ERA with a 63:27 K:BB through 83.1 MLB innings this season. He's lined up for a home start against Atlanta next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Urquidy returns from Tommy John surgery, Tigers beat Marlins 2-0 and tie for lead with 17th shutout

José Urquidy got four outs in his return from Tommy John surgery, combining with three other pitchers to lead Detroit over the Miami Marlins as the Tigers tied Pittsburgh for the m...

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Marlins host the Tigers on 4-game home win streak

The Miami Marlins, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Detroit Tigers

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Getting start Sunday Montero will start for Detroit against Miami on Sunday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact For at least one turn, Montero will take the rotation spot of Sawyer Gipson-Long, who landed on the injured list Friday due to neck stiffness. Montero is no stranger to a starting role, as he's made nine starts (out of 17 appearances) this season and has completed as many as eight innings in a contest (May 8 against Colorado). Montero was dispatched to the minors in late July, and since returning to the big-league club Sept. 3, he's made two appearances in relief, allowing two earned runs with a 5:2 K:BB over five innings. If the righty pitches well Sunday, he could get additional starts while Gipson-Long remains shelved.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing start Sunday Montero will start for the Tigers during Sunday's game in Miami, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact For at least one turn, Montero will take the rotation spot of Sawyer Gipson-Long, who landed on the injured list Friday due to neck stiffness. Montero is no stranger to a starting role, as he's made nine starts (out of 17 appearances) this season and has completed as many as eight innings in a contest (May 8 against Colorado). Montero was dispatched to the minors in late July, and since returning to the big-league club Sept. 3, he's made two appearances in relief, allowing two earned runs with a 5:2 K:BB over five innings. Because he'll be pitching on just two days' rest after tossing 1.2 innings in Thursday's loss to the Yankees, Montero will likely be in line for an abbreviated workload during Sunday's start. Stavenhagen suggests that Jose Urquidy could be called upon to work multiple innings in relief behind Montero.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Keider Montero joins Detroit Tigers as Chris Paddack steps away on bereavement list The Detroit Tigers learned of Chris Paddack's family situation four or five days ago while playing against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffma...

SEPTEMBER 3 • FREEP.COM

Back up with big club The Tigers recalled Montero from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact He's taking the roster spot vacated by Chris Paddack, who was placed on the bereavement list. Montero will give the Tigers' bullpen some much-needed length after their relievers had to cover five innings in Tuesday's loss to the Mets.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers acquire Paddack from division rival Twins to plug rotation hole from Olson's injury

The Detroit Tigers have acquired starting pitcher Chris Paddack from the Minnesota Twins in a three-player trade

JULY 28 • Associated Press

Detroit Tigers prospect Troy Melton joins starting rotation, replacing Keider Montero The Detroit Tigers officially added Troy Melton to the five-man rotation when they optioned fellow right-hander Keider Montero to Triple-A T...

JULY 27 • FREEP.COM

Dispatched to Triple-A The Tigers optioned Montero to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.

Impact The 25-year-old righty will be pushed out of the big-league rotation following Tarik Skubal's return from the paternity list. Montero will aim to turn things around in the minors after a poor start to the second half, as he's surrendered 10 runs (nine earned) across just 8.1 innings over his last two starts.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Allows five earned runs in loss Montero (4-3) allowed six runs (five earned) on nine hits across four innings to take the loss Friday against the Blue Jays. He struck out three.

Impact Montero ran into a hot Toronto team and continued his recent stretch of poor performances. Over his last three outings, he's been tagged for 12 earned runs across 11.1 innings. In his three prior starts, Montero had looked a lot better, allowing just four earned runs over 16 innings. Overall, the 25-year-old has a 4.66 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 53 strikeouts across 73.1 innings this year. With Troy Melton getting called up for his MLB debut Wednesday. the Tigers could have some competition for the No. 5 spot in their rotation moving forward. That could squeeze Montero out, though he's also a candidate to start again in the near future if Melton struggles or if another starter sustains an injury.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Guerrero hits 2 doubles and scores twice as the AL-best Blue Jays beat the slumping Tigers 6-2

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doubled twice and scored a pair of runs as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the slumping Detroit Tigers 6-2

JULY 26 • Associated Press

Tigers head into matchup against the Blue Jays on losing streak

The Detroit Tigers will try to break a four-game slide when they take on the Toronto Blue Jays

JULY 25 • Associated Press

Goes just 4.1 frames in start Montero (4-2) took the loss against Texas on Saturday, allowing four runs on four hits and three walks while striking out five batters over 4.1 innings.

Impact Montero has bounced between a traditional starting role and bulk relief this season -- Saturday marked his eighth start across 14 total outings. The right-hander didn't fare well against the Rangers, and the bulk of the runs he allowed came in the second inning on a three-run homer by Rowdy Tellez. Overall, Montero tossed just 47 of 82 pitches for strikes and notched only four whiffs, though he still managed to record more punchouts than innings. With a 4.28 ERA on the campaign, Montero hasn't made an overwhelming case to stick in the rotation, and it remains to be seen if he'll eventually lose his spot to Sawyer Gipson-Long (neck), who is nearing the end of a minor-league rehab assignment.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Kumar Rocker, Rowdy Tellez lead Rangers past slumping Tigers 4-1

Kumar Rocker took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Rowdy Tellez hit a three-run home run in his second game with the Rangers as Texas beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1

JULY 20 • Associated Press

Returns to starting role Saturday Montero is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Rangers in Arlington.

Impact After getting called up from Triple-A Toledo on July 7 and notching a quality start in a win over the Rays later that day, Montero shifted to the bullpen for the Tigers' final series before the All-Star break, covering three innings and allowing three runs in an appearance against the Mariners last Saturday. Montero will move back into the rotation to begin the second half, though his hold on a starting role could be tenuous. Sawyer Gipson-Long (neck) is in the midst of a rehab assignment and could bump Montero from the rotation once he's activated from the 15-day injured list.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers play the Tigers on home winning streak

The Texas Rangers, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Detroit Tigers

JULY 19 • Associated Press

Keider Montero keeps Tigers pitching dominance going in win over Rays DETROIT (AP) — Keider Montero and three relievers combined on a five-hitter and the Detroit Tigers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on Monday nig...

JULY 8 • THESTAR.COM