OCTOBER 22 • MLB.COM
TROY MELTON #52 - PITCHER - DETROIT TIGERS
3-2 W-L •
1.01 WHIP •
2.76 ERA
3-2 W-L
1.01 WHIP
2.76 ERA
Melton looms large as starter after clutch versatility shift in '25 DETROIT -- Of all the moves the Tigers made leading up to the Trade Deadline three months ago, one of the most impactful involved a player a...
Detroit radio speculates on Tigers player Scott Harris refused to trade at deadline All signs point toward Troy Melton being the player the Detroit Tigers refused to move at the MLB Trade deadline.
OCTOBER 18 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM
Projected to be in 2026 rotation Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris and manager A.J. Hinch said at their end-of-the-season press conference Monday that Melton will be a starting pitcher next seas...
Impact Melton bounced back-and-forth between the rotation and bullpen for the Tigers in 2025 both in the regular and postseason and was impressive in both roles, collecting a 2.76 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 36:15 K:BB over 45.2 regular-season frames. The 24-year-old has been a starting pitcher throughout the minors and held a 2.99 ERA and 101:20 K:BB across 75.1 innings between Double-A Erie and Triple-A Toledo this season. Melton is currently projected to open the 2026 campaign in the Tigers' rotation.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Báez keeps coming through for Tigers as '25 revival continues DETROIT -- Troy Melton was warming in the Tigers' bullpen near the left-field corner of Comerica Park when Javier Báez turned on Gabe Speier...
OCTOBER 9 • MLB.COM
Tigers rally to beat Mariners 9-3 and force decisive Game 5 in AL Division Series
Riley Greene and Javier Báez homered in a four-run sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 4 of the American Le...OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press
After Tough Game 1 Loss, the Mariners Now Face the Cy Young Frontrunner
It's been 24 years since the Mariners won a home playoff game. The wait, and a familiar feeling, persists after an extra-inning defeat to st...OCTOBER 5 • FOX SPORTS
Impressive showing in Game 1 start Melton allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out four over four innings in a no-decision against the Mariners on Saturday in Game 1 of the American League Divisio...
Impact With his top three starters all unavailable for Game 1, manager A.J. Hinch turned to Melton to head up a bullpen game. The right-hander was efficient with his 57 pitches, at one point retiring seven batters in a row before serving up a solo homer to Julio Rodriguez to lead off the bottom of the fourth inning. Seven relievers followed Melton, including Keider Montero, who earned the save in extras and thus set the Tigers up extremely well with Tarik Skubal set to start Game 2.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
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
Mariners' George Kirby set to face Tigers' Troy Melton in AL Division Series opener
The Seattle Mariners are set to face the Detroit Tigers in the AL Division Series openerOCTOBER 4 • Associated Press
Troy Melton to start Game 1 of ALDS for Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners Right-hander Troy Melton is starting for the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners in the 2025 MLB p...
OCTOBER 3 • FREEP.COM
Tigers strand team playoff-record 15 runners in loss to Guardians in Game 2 of AL Wild Card Series
The Detroit Tigers kept coming to bat with runners in scoring position in Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series against the Cleveland GuardiansOCTOBER 1 • Associated Press
Rocchio, Naylor power 5-run eighth inning as Guardians beat Tigers 6-1 to even AL Wild Card Series
Brayan Rocchio and Bo Naylor homered during a five-run eighth inning and the Cleveland Guardians evened their AL Wild Card Series against the Detroit Tigers with a 6-1 victory in G...OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press
Troy Melton makes honest admission after Tigers end skid with vital win over Guardians Pitcher Troy Melton reflects on the Detroit's crucial 4-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians, ending an eight-game skid and keeping the Ti...
SEPTEMBER 26 • BOLAVIP.COM
No-decision in short outing Melton didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Guardians, allowing one run on two hits and two walks while striking out one over 3.2 innings.
Impact Making his first start since Aug. 13, the right-hander needed 49 pitches to record 11 outs, with his lone blemish coming in the second inning on an RBI double from CJ Kayfus. Melton worked a clean first frame and otherwise kept Cleveland in check, but Detroit most likely had no intention of him working deep into the contest. The 24-year-old now owns a 2.76 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 36:15 K:BB in 45.2 innings.
SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Tigers beat Guardians 4-2 to end 8-game skid and move back into tie for AL Central lead
Jahmai Jones led off the game with a home run and the Detroit Tigers snapped an eight-game losing streak, beating Cleveland 4-2 on Thursday night to move back into a tie with the G...SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press
Detroit Tigers rookie Troy Melton to start Thursday's series finale vs Cleveland Guardians Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton hasn't completed more than three innings since Aug. 8 and hasn't thrown more than 50 pitches since A...
SEPTEMBER 25 • FREEP.COM
Making start Thursday Melton will start Thursday's game in Cleveland, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Impact Each of Melton's last 10 appearances have come in relief, though he did throw three innings as recently as Sept. 13. The rookie right-hander will be pitching on four days' rest and should be capable of going a few innings for the Tigers, if needed. Keider Montero should be available for bulk out of the bullpen, though it's unclear whether the Tigers intend to use him.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Last Night in Baseball: Can Anyone Stop the Guardians? The Tigers Sure Didn't
The Guardians keep on winning and winning, Fried goes Maximum, Hunter Greene puts on a show and more from Thursday's MLB action.SEPTEMBER 19 • FOX SPORTS
Takes loss in relief Melton (3-2) allowed two runs on two hits across 1.2 innings of relief to take the loss Thursday against the Guardians. He walked one and struck out one.
Impact Melton relieved starter Tarik Skubal, who left after six innings with the game tied 1-1, and promptly allowed two runs to take the loss. This was the rookie's first loss in a relief appearance, as his other loss came in his MLB debut back on July 23, when he allowed six runs in five innings as a starter. As a reliever, Melton now has a 2.66 ERA across 23.2 innings in 11 outings, and he's struck out 17 batters. He should maintain a key role in Detroit's bullpen given his ability to provide length.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Takes loss in relief Melton (3-2) allowed two runs on two hits across 1.2 innings of relief to take the loss Thursday against the Guardians. He walked one and struck out one.
Impact Melton relieved starter Tarik Skubal, who left after six innings with the game tied 1-1, and promptly allowed two runs to take the loss. This was the rookie's first loss in a relief appearance, as his other loss came in his MLB debut back on July 23, when he allowed six runs in five innings as a starter. As a reliever, Melton now has a 2.66 ERA across 23.2 innings in 11 outings, and he's struck out 17 batters. He should maintain a key role in Detroit's bullpen moving forward with the ability to give the team some length.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Surging Guardians complete sweep with 3-1 win over slumping Tigers in Tarik Skubal's return
Jose Ramirez hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the seventh inning after Tarik Skubal was replaced and the surging Cleveland Guardians swept the slumping Detroit Tigers with a 3-1...SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press
Tarik Skubal returns from injury scare for Tigers, giving up 1 run in 6 innings against Guardians
The Detroit Tigers are struggling so much that a strong performance from Tarik Skubal was not enough to stop their late-season slideSEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press
Tigers rookie's demotion has baffled fans, but it might be a hidden compliment AJ Hinch explained the Tigers' questionable decision to move standout rookie Troy Melton to the bullpen after the trade deadline.
SEPTEMBER 2 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM
Continues to shine in bullpen Melton tossed three scoreless innings of relief in Tuesday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Athletics. He allowed a hit and struck out one.
Impact Melton has been a positive addition to the Detroit bullpen as a rookie. Across five appearances and 10.2 innings, he's posted a 1.69 ERA and 0.75 WHIP. Melton has also made three starts for the Tigers. His first one was a struggle, as he allowed six runs over five innings, but the 24-year-old allowed no runs across 12 innings in his other two starts. While the long-relief role decreases his fantasy value, Melton has become a valuable pitcher for Detroit, and he'd get a boost if he were to reenter the rotation at some point.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Continues to shine in bullpen Melton tossed three scoreless innings of relief in Tuesday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Athletics. He allowed a hit and struck out one.
Impact Melton has been a positive addition to the Detroit bullpen as a rookie. Across five appearances and 10.2 innings, he's posted a 1.69 ERA and 0.75 WHIP. Melton has also made three starts for the Tigers. His first one was a struggle, as he allowed six runs over five innings, but the 24-year-old allowed no runs across 12 innings in his other two starts. While the long-relief role decreases his fantasy value, Melton has become a valuable pitcher for Detroit, and he'd get a boost if he were to re-enter the rotation at some point.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
