"Rather than keeping Montero in the mix for a swing role, they'll have him stay stretched out in Triple-A. Montero is away from the team pitching for his native Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic. Manager A.J. Hinch told reporters (including Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic) that the plan is for Montero to make one or two bulk appearances in the tournament."
"Detroit has a front five of Tarik Skubal, Valdez, Verlander, Jack Flaherty and Casey Mize. Anderson is out of options and needs to be on the MLB roster. He'll start the season in long relief assuming no injuries for the rest of camp. He'd presumably step into the rotation if anyone gets hurt."
"Montero, who turned in a 4.37 ERA across 90 2/3 innings a year ago, is seventh on the rotation depth chart with Troy Melton likely to open the season on the injured list. He has one minor league option year remaining."
The Detroit Tigers optioned 25-year-old right-hander Keider Montero to Triple-A Toledo, eliminating him from Opening Day consideration. The demotion reflects Detroit's offseason acquisitions of Framber Valdez, Justin Verlander, and Drew Anderson, which blocked Montero's path to a rotation spot. Montero will pitch for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic with plans for one or two bulk appearances before continuing his development in Triple-A. Detroit's rotation consists of Tarik Skubal, Valdez, Verlander, Jack Flaherty, and Casey Mize, with Anderson in long relief. Montero, who posted a 4.37 ERA last season, ranks seventh on the rotation depth chart and has one remaining minor league option.
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