Former American League Rookie of the Year Michael Fulmer was the first to go down for the Tigers, and after being shut down in Spring Training, it was determined that Tommy John Surgery would end his 2019 for the Detroit Tigers before it even started.
The next starter to fall due to injury was Matt Moore, who required season-ending surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. Jordan Zimmermann completed the trifecta, as the 32-year-old righty exited his start last week in Boston with discomfort in his right elbow. It was determined that he sprained his UCL.