Troy Melton, welcome to Detroit. On Monday afternoon, it was announced that the top pitching prospect in the system is joining the Detroit Tigers rotation. The 24-year-old, currently the Tigers' top pitching prospect, will make his debut on Wednesday against Pittsburgh.
For now, Melton will slot into the rotation, and his long-term role in the majors is likely as a starting pitcher, but expect him to work in a flexible role for now as he adapts to the major league and works to refine his game with Chris Fetter and his staff. If he shows well enough, he’ll mix into both a six-man rotation and the bullpen down the stretch and into October.