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Tigers Will Use Skubal in Finale Only If Needed, Montero Starts Saturday to Clinch

Detroit can clinch with a Saturday win or with an Astros loss later.

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Overview

  • Manager A.J. Hinch said Tarik Skubal will start Sunday only if Detroit still needs a win to secure a postseason berth.
  • Keider Montero takes the ball at Fenway Park on Saturday as the Tigers try to lock up back-to-back playoff appearances.
  • The bullpen is broadly available, with caution for Kyle Finnegan and Tommy Kahnle after consecutive outings and several relievers fully rested.
  • Skubal has delivered a 2.21 ERA with 241 strikeouts over 195 1/3 innings and is viewed as a leading AL Cy Young contender.
  • Detroit dropped Friday’s opener 4-3 despite Casey Mize’s eight strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings, and injuries to Colt Keith and Matt Vierling remain without timetables.