Detroit — The Tigers are calling up the kids.
Left-handed pitching prospect Tarik Skubal will make his major-league debut, starting for the Tigers on Tuesday, followed by former No. 1 draft pick Casey Mize starting Wednesday.
Tigers general manager Al Avila made the announcement in a call with reporters Monday.
The Tigers open a series in Chicago against the White Sox on Monday night.
"No. 1, obviously, we have the greatest need right now," Avila said, speaking of starting pitching. "More importantly, we felt that both pitchers are ready to pitch at this time.