The Detroit Tigers' starting rotation has been shorthanded all season long. Justin Verlander, who is still rehabbing a triceps strain, threw a simulated game in Oakland on Tuesday and is close to returning. However, after placing starters Kyle Lobstein and Alfredo Simon on the disabled and bereavement lists, respectively, the Tigers need pitching help now.
Enter Kyle Ryan and Buck Farmer, two starters who have spent the first two months of the season pitching at Triple-A Toledo. Farmer has been slated to start Thursday night's game against the Angels ever since Lobstein was placed on the disabled list on Sunday.