Overview

• Detroit holds a 68-51 record atop the AL Central after taking two of three from the Angels and kicks off a seven-game road trip in Chicago.
• Elvis Peguero will make his White Sox debut as an opener following his waiver claim from Milwaukee last week.
• Chris Paddack is slated for his third start since joining Detroit at the trade deadline, carrying a 4-10 record and 4.91 ERA.
• Bookmakers have installed Detroit at roughly –130 on the moneyline with an 8.5 run total and more than 70% of moneyline bets backing the Tigers.
• Injury absences have forced roster adjustments for both clubs, leading Detroit to start Andy Ibanez at third base with Jake Rogers, Colt Keith, Trey Sweeney and Jahmai Jones on the bench.