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Detroit Tigers Rule 5 pick Rony Garcia to start in MLB debut. Who is he?

The Detroit Tigers don't have many options.

When Tuesday's scheduled starter Dario Agrazal was put on the 10-day injured list Monday with a forearm strain, manager Ron Gardenhire knew he'd have to turn to his bullpen for the second straight game.

Right-hander Rony Garcia, a Rule 5 pick from the offseason, earned the call. He will start Tuesday at Comerica Park in an expected opener role, meaning he's only expected to pitch three or four innings before the bullpen takes over.