Tigers Rule Out Colt Keith for Wild Card as Skubal Draws Game 1 Start
Detroit is narrowing two bullpen spots to shape a 26-man roster built for Cleveland.
Overview
- Colt Keith traveled to Cleveland but will be inactive for the Wild Card due to right rib-cage inflammation, and he will continue rehab with possible ALDS consideration if the Tigers advance.
- Tarik Skubal starts Game 1 on Tuesday at Progressive Field against Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams.
- The Tigers will carry 26 players with 14 position players and 12 pitchers, and the 14 position players who finished the season are expected to be active.
- Ten pitchers are set, leaving two bullpen openings among Brenan Hanifee, Keider Montero, Chris Paddack, Tanner Rainey and Paul Sewald, with Hanifee and Montero viewed as the leading options.
- Catcher Tomás Nido joined as an emergency third catcher on the taxi squad and will not be activated unless there is an injury.