
Tigers Move Montero to Bullpen Ahead of Verlander’s Return
Detroit will shift Keider Montero to the bullpen for at least two series to open a rotation spot for Justin Verlander, who is returning from the 60-day IL to start Sunday against the White Sox. Montero has a 3.61 ERA across 72 1/3 innings and has largely avoided big innings, aided by infield pop-ups; Hinch left the move's duration flexible. The club also expects Casey Mize back soon and will need to demote a pitcher to free a 40-man spot for Verlander’s activation.

