Troy Melton - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Royals play the Tigers in first of 3-game series

The Kansas City Royals host the Detroit Tigers to open a three-game series

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Inefficient in no-decision Saturday Melton didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the White Sox, giving up three runs on nine hits and a walk over 4.1 innings. He struck out four.

Impact It was the shortest outing of the season for Melton, who got the hook after 87 pitches (56 strikes) with the score tied 3-3. The right-hander continues to be stingy with long balls, though -- he didn't give up a homer for a fourth straight start Saturday, and since the beginning of July he's been taken deep just once in eight trips to the mound, posting a 1.16 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 48:16 K:BB over 46.2 innings. Melton will look to bounce back in his next start, which is set to come on the road next weekend in Kansas City.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tigers' Troy Melton Sees Franchise History Streak Come to an End vs. White Sox The Detroit Tigers might be known for playing the Cleveland Guardians in close games, but they had another nail-biter against another divisi...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Benintendi's tie-breaking RBI single sends White Sox to crucial 4-3 win over Tigers

Andrew Benintendi had two hits, including the go-ahead single in the seventh inning, and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers for the second straight day, 4-3

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Vargas leads White Sox against the Tigers after 4-hit performance

The Chicago White Sox play the Detroit Tigers after Miguel Vargas had four hits against the Tigers on Friday

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Who is Troy Melton's girlfriend? Meet Khloe Hammond, the love interest of the Tigers phenom Troy Melton is a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. The American League Central team selected him in the fourth round of the 2022 MLB Draft. He debuted for the Tigers on July 23, 2025...

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Troy Melton Is Giving the Tigers Hope After Tarik Skubal Trade It feels like the Detroit Tigers have not skipped a beat in their starting rotation after having dealt former ace Tarik Skubal to the Los An...

AUGUST 10 • SI.COM

Tigers' Late-Season Surge Getting Great Protection from Bullpen The Detroit Tigers salavaged the series win against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday winning 3-1 in 10 innings after a superb start from a...

AUGUST 10 • SI.COM

Limits Giants in no-decision Melton did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Giants, allowing one unearned run on four hits and one walk while striking out five over six innings.

Impact Melton threw 60 of his 92 pitches for strikes and generated 14 whiffs while never facing more than four batters in an inning. He held San Francisco scoreless through six frames before returning for the seventh and issuing a leadoff walk to Rafael Devers, prompting his exit. Melton watched from the dugout as Devers eventually scored on an error. The right-hander hasn't allowed an earned run across his last three starts (20 innings) and owns a 3-0 record with a 0.64 ERA since the beginning of July. Through 80 innings this season, Melton boasts a stellar 1.46 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 69:24 K:BB. He's tentatively scheduled to face the White Sox on Saturday.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Lee's pinch-hit single in 10th sends Tigers past Giants 3-1 after Melton and Webb duel on mound

Hao-Yu Lee drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning with a pinch-hit single and the Detroit Tigers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 in the rubber game of their series

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Giants and Tigers meet with series tied 1-1

Both the San Francisco Giants and the Detroit Tigers are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Troy Melton quickly helping Tigers fans forget about Tarik Skubal | Sporting News Detroit's new ace-in-the-making starter has a 2.03 ERA in his opening 119.2 MLB innings.

AUGUST 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Another scoreless outing Melton (7-1) allowed three hits and two walks while striking out four over seven shutout innings to earn the win over the Mariners on Tuesday.

Impact Melton posted a nearly identical line to his last start, coming up one strikeout short of matching what he did versus the Orioles last week. This was his third scoreless outing of the season, all of which have come since the start of July. Melton is at a superb 1.58 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 64:23 K:BB through 74 innings over 12 starts this season. The 7.8 K/9 is about the only downside to his performance so far, but Melton should get a chance to shine for the Tigers now that he's out of the shadows of Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize. Melton's next start is projected to be at San Francisco.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers' Troy Melton continues run of dominance to start post-Tarik Skubal era in Detroit with a win

It's only fitting that the last Detroit Tigers starter to match Troy Melton’s most recent feat is no longer on the team

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Tigers hit 3 homers as Troy Melton shuts down Mariners Deadspin | Tigers hit 3 homers as Troy Melton shuts down Mariners

AUGUST 5 • DEADSPIN.COM

Troy Melton runs scoreless streak to 14 innings as Tigers beat Mariners 8-0 for 4th straight win

Troy Melton threw seven sharp innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run single as the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 8-0 to open their post-Tarik Skubal era

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Troy Melton could be the key to saving Tigers' 2026 season in a post-Skubal world Troy Melton's outstanding season could enable the Tigers to thread the needle after the trade deadline.

AUGUST 4 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Meet the Tigers' new ace after Skubal, Mize trades Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize have been traded. Jack Flaherty and Justin Verlander are on the injured list. The Tigers’ rotation needs a hero,...

AUGUST 4 • MLB.COM

2026 MLB Trade Deadline Winners and Losers: Which Teams Fared The Best?

Here are the winners and losers of the 2026 MLB trade deadline. How did the Dodgers, Red Sox and Yankees fare?

AUGUST 4 • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB Trade Deadline Winners and Losers: Which Teams Fared The Best?

Loses rotation competition With the Tigers trading both Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize before Monday's trade deadline, Melton's rotation spot looks more secure moving forward.

Impact Detroit traded away two of its most established starting pitchers, leaving veteran Framber Valdez along with Keider Montero as currently healthy options. Jackson Jobe (elbow) and Jack Flaherty (forearm) should return at some point, but that likely still leaves room for Melton, particularly considering how effective he's been this season. In 11 starts, the 25-year-old righty has posted a 1.75 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 60 strikeouts across 67 innings. Melton primarily worked as a long reliever in 2025, but he seems to be entrenched as a starter for the rest of this year.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Blanks Baltimore for sixth win Melton (6-1) picked up the win in Tuesday's 14-0 rout of the Orioles, scattering three hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings. He struck out five.

Impact The O's couldn't even get a runner into scoring position against Melton, while the Tigers' offense put at least one run on the board in every single inning. The 25-year-old right-hander has allowed two runs on fewer in seven straight starts dating back to June 20, delivering a dazzling 1.09 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 46:15 K:BB over 41.1 innings during that dominant stretch. Melton will look to keep rolling in his next outing, which is set to come on the road early next week in Seattle.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers score in every inning of 14-0 rout of the Orioles

Eduardo Valencia homered twice and drove in four runs, Gleyber Torres had a home run and five RBIs, and the Detroit Tigers scored in every inning they went to the plate in a 14-0 w...

JULY 29 • Associated Press

Orioles vs. Tigers Bet Picks: Best Predictions for Tuesday July 28 | Deadspin.com Get the best betting picks for Orioles vs. Tigers, including why Detroit and Troy Melton are the top plays along with the under in Tuesday's...

JULY 28 • DEADSPIN.COM

Deadspin | Troy Melton, opposing Orioles, attempts to end Tigers' skid Deadspin | Troy Melton, opposing Orioles, attempts to end Tigers' skid

JULY 28 • DEADSPIN.COM

Holliday leads Orioles against the Tigers after 4-hit game

The Baltimore Orioles play the Detroit Tigers after Jackson Holliday had four hits on Monday in an 8-5 win over the Tigers

JULY 28 • Associated Press

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