The Tigers and Mariners get their AL Division Collection underway tonight in Seattle, with rookie Troy Melton beginning for Detroit in opposition to former All-Star George Kirby. Each groups will go together with 14 place gamers and 12 pitchers on their 26-man rosters for the collection….
Tigers catchers: Dillon Dingler, Jake RogersInfielders: Colt Keith, Trey Sweeney, Spencer Torkelson, Gleyber TorresOutfielders: Kerry Carpenter, Riley Greene, Jahmai Jones, Parker Meadows, Wenceel PerezUtility gamers: Javier Baez, Andy Ibanez, Zach McKinstryLeft-handed pitchers: Tyler Holton, Brant Hurter, Tarik SkubalRight-handed pitchers: Kyle Finnegan, Jack Flaherty, Brenan Hanifee, Tommy Kahnle, Troy Melton, Casey Mize, Keider Montero, Rafael Montero, Will Vest
Mariners catchers: Harry Ford, Mitch Garver, Cal RaleighInfielders: J.P. Crawford, Josh Naylor, Jorge Polanco, Leo Rivas, Eugenio Suarez, Ben WilliamsonOutfielders: Randy Arozarena, Dominic Canzone, Victor Robles, Julio RodriguezUtility gamers: Luke RaleyLeft-handed pitchers: Caleb Ferguson, Gabe SpeierRight-handed pitchers: Eduard Bazardo, Matt Brash, Luis Castillo, Logan Gilbert, Emerson Hancock, Luke Jackson, George Kirby, Bryce Miller, Andres Munoz, Carlos Vargas
Keith and Hanifee are newcomers to the playoff roster, changing Paul Sewald and Justyn-Henry Malloy. Proper ribcage irritation has saved Keith from taking part in since September 18, and he wasn’t fairly able to go for the Tigers’ wild card collection in opposition to the Guardians.
As MLB.com notes, Keith isn’t feeling one hundred pc however he’s ok to hit, so it’s attainable he is likely to be restricted to pinch-hitting or DH obligation within the collection. For the reason that Mariners are heavy on right-handed pitchers, the Tigers’ bench ought to profit by including a left-handed bat like Keith, who hit .267/.346/.439 over 422 plate appearances in opposition to righties this season.
The largest developments on Seattle’s roster had been reported earlier at this time, as Bryan Woo stays sidelined because of a pectoral damage. Josh Naylor’s impending paternity go away can also be a serious storyline for the collection, although the M’s would get to make a mid-series substitution if Naylor did should depart for the start of his first little one.
