Detroit Tigers Starter Scratched From Start Before Astros Game

Tigers starting pitcher scratched due to back tightness before game

Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton has been scratched from his scheduled start on Monday night in Houston due to lower back tightness.

Tigers Scratch Troy Melton from Astros Opener with Back Tightness

The Detroit Tigers will have to lean into pitching chaos as their starting pitcher for Monday’s game was scratched.

Detroit Tigers Starter Scratched From Start Before Astros Game

The Detroit Tigers are approaching the first matchup of their three-game series against the Houston Astros.The clash is scheduled to kick off on Monday at 8:10 p.m. ET at Daikin Park.Ahead of the set, the Tigers announced news regarding their young right-hander.As reported by Detroit baseball reporter Evan Petzold on X, 25-year-old Troy Melton has been scratched from starting tonight.Tigers’ Troy Melton Will Not Start Against Astros GettyDetroit…

Tigers starter Troy Melton scratched for Houston opener with back tightness

Tigers to start Drew Anderson in opener against Astros after Troy Melton was late scratch because of back tightness.

Detroit Tigers scratch Troy Melton from Monday's start with injury

Detroit Tigers Scratch Troy Melton from Monday's Start Due to Injury

The Detroit Tigers were dealt another injury concern on Monday as right-hander Troy Melton was scratched from his scheduled start against the Houston Astros. According to a report from the Detroit Free Press, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Melton was removed from the lineup due to what he described as “general back tightness.” The late change came just hours before Detroit opened its three-game series at Daikin Park. The timing is particularly u…