PT TOMORROW: AL Central—Farmer plowing in July

Detroit Tigers

Despite a burning need for veteran starting pitching, the Tigers chose to not sacrifice their future at the trade deadline. As Mike Pelfrey (RHP, DET) and Aníbal Sánchez (RHP, DET) loom as risks for blowups despite their recent performances on July 31 and August 2, do the Motor City Kitties have enough depth to get them to the playoffs?

Maybe it was a slow adjustment to either the multiple moves between Triple-A Toledo and Detroit or the shift in roles between starter (Toledo) and reliever (DET), but Buck Farmer (RHP, DET; pictured above) went from batting practice pitcher in June to staff ace in July. June saw Farmer surrender 29 H and five HR in 18.2 IP on the way to a 9.16 ERA in four starts. In the midst of his low...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Tomorrow

Bubba Chandler is dominating Triple-A hitting, will he get called up to the Steel City soon?
May 3 2025 3:09am
Noah Cameron flirted with a no-hitter in his first start but may have to wait a while before he gets another shot.
May 2 2025 3:05am
Marte set to return for ARI; OF Fernández the next COL prospect to be called up; more issues for LA rotation; SD starting to get healthy; a potential opportunity for Bryce Eldridge in SF this season
May 1 2025 3:10am
Trent Grisham's torrid start has led to him becoming a lineup fixture. Plus, Roman Anthony may be nearing a call-up, and more.
Apr 30 2025 3:09am
Cristopher Sánchez gave fantasy managers a fright with his forearm injury; who's ready to back him up if necessary? Plus: SP at NYM; Agustín Ramírez in MIA; RP in WAS; 2B in ATL; more.
Apr 29 2025 3:06am

Tools