The Detroit Tigers have announced several roster changes, including the optioning of INF/OF Ryan Vilade to Triple A Toledo and the placement of RHP Shelby Miller on the 15-day injured list due to ulnar nerve inflammation, effective May 12. Additionally, RHPs Beau Brieske and Matt Manning have been recalled from Triple A Toledo. Matt Manning, who started against the Marlins, demonstrated effective use of his curveball, throwing 11 of them with four resulting in whiffs and one called strike. In related team dynamics, Mark Canha's plate discipline continues to be a double-edged sword, leading to more borderline pitches being called against him.
The Tigers scoreboard operators appear to be showing no mercy tonight against the Marlins (Via @CodyStavenhagen) https://t.co/HqpoFmRyhx
Zach McKinstry took off to steal 2B and ended up being thrown out at the plate. https://t.co/rHCIleF8P4
Curveball doing work for Matt Manning through four innings. He's thrown 11 of them, got four whiffs on eight swings and a called strike.
Matt Manning back out for the fourth
Matt Manning was a little slow to unstretch, after finishing the 3-6-1 DP to end the third. Looked like he felt that a little but he walked off OK and was laughing it off in the dugout. Trainers talking to him. No action in bullpen yet
Tigers notebook: --Shelby Miller shut down (ulnar nerve) --Beau Brieske, Matt Manning called up --Ryan Vilade optioned --Akil Baddoo, always at ease --Hinch says benching Baez not the answer --How good has Reese Olson been? https://t.co/CxPFR3AyDj via @detroitnews
The Tigers have made the following roster moves: • Optioned INF/OF Ryan Vilade to Triple A Toledo • Placed RHP Shelby Miller on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 12, with ulnar nerve inflammation • Recalled RHP's Beau Brieske and Matt Manning from Triple A Toledo
Akil Baddoo is on the field to take early batting practice. So, guessing because the Tigers haven't made the move yet, with the Marlins starting a RHP tonight, Ryan Vilade might be getting optioned out for Manning. Baddoo would go when Gio Urshela is activated.
Tigers notebook: --Borderline balls called strikes are just part of doing business for zone-control master Mark Canha --Going back to a toe-tap seems to be unlocking Colt Keith's swing --Short stay for Baddoo? https://t.co/gMhU3PAxYJ via @detroitnews
Tigers notebook: --Mark Canha's plate discipline is mostly a blessing, but the recent tradeoff has been more borderline pitches called against him --Colt Keith finding it? --Baddoo's short stay --Maeda illness trending the wrong way https://t.co/gMhU3PAxYJ via @detroitnews
Matt Manning will start for Tigers on Monday vs. Marlins, A.J. Hinch announced.