The Detroit Tigers have announced that Francisco Liriano will be in the starting rotation when Opening Day rolls around. Both ace Michael Fulmer and Liriano are the only two pitchers to have spots locked up for this season’s starting rotation.
Per ESPN, skipper Ron Gardenhire stated the following on the veteran lefty.
Liriano isn’t fighting with anybody. We brought him for a reason. I think we need his veteran experience in that rotation, and if he’s healthy and well, I’m sure that’s where he’ll be,” Gardenhire told reporters, according to mlive.