Detroit Tigers Announce Frustrating Injury News Before Nationals Game
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- Detroit Tigers Announce Frustrating Injury News Before Nationals Game



Detroit Tigers announced their starting pitchers for their upcoming series against the Kansas City Royals after their losses to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Getty
The Detroit Tigers are approaching their series opener against the Washington Nationals .
But shortly before their first matchup, the Tigers announced that two of their players have now been placed on the injured list.

GettySEATTLE, WASHINGTON – AUGUST 04: Troy Melton #52 of the Detroit Tigers reacts after striking out Cal Raleigh #29 of the Seattle Mariners (not pictured) in the fourth inning at T-Mobile Park on August 04, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Kevin Ng/Getty Images)
As reported by Tigers PR (via X), right-hander Troy Melton is on the 15-day IL due to right arm fatigue.
Infielder Colt Keith is now on the 10-day IL with a left thumb sprain.
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