Kenta Maeda Sidelined by Illness, Matt Manning Steps Up for Tigers
Detroit Tigers adjust their rotation as Kenta Maeda hits the IL due to a viral illness, promoting Matt Manning from Triple-A.
- Kenta Maeda placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to May 8, missing at least two starts.
- Matt Manning to replace Maeda in the starting rotation, beginning with a game against the Miami Marlins.
- Manning, previously a Triple-A player, has a 4.24 ERA in three starts for the Tigers this season.
- The Tigers' rotation reshuffle comes as they struggle with a viral illness affecting multiple team members.
- Akil Baddoo also called up from Triple-A Toledo, aiming to regain his spot in the Tigers' outfield.