Tigers' Series Opener vs Orioles: Preview, Storylines

Time: 6:40 p.m. ET

Where: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI

TV: Detroit SportsNet

Radio: WXYT 97.1 FM, LaZ WDTW 1310AM/107.9FM

Pitching Matchup

Orioles: Kyle Bradish (7-9, 3.49 ERA) vs. Tigers: Keider Montero (7-5, 3.14 ERA)

Keider Montero has done everything the Tigers asked of him. After not making the Opening Day roster, he was quickly thrust into a starter role, where he did a solid job.

Then, as starting pitchers returned, Montero returned to the bullpen. He pitched bulk innings and even recorded a save earlier this month. Now, he'll make his second consecutive start. Over his last seven outings, Montero has a 1.42 ERA over 25.1 innings.

Montero has an impressive strikeout-to-walk ratio. He's struck out 25 while walking five over that stretch. Detroit would be in a much deeper hole without the 26-year-old.

Bradish has been Baltimore's best starting pitcher this season. He leads the team in ERA, strikeouts (110), WHIP (1.32), and opposing batting average (.235). Bradish has been impressive lately, pitching 6+ innings in four of his last five starts.

The Tigers aren't very familiar with Bradish at all. The 29-year-old has only made one career start against Detroit back in 2023.

Tigers Injuries

Day-to-Day:  OF Kerry Carpenter (right heel discomfort)

15-Day Injured List:  RHP Jack Flaherty (right flexor inflammation)

60-Day Injured List:  RHP Will Vest (right elbow stress fracture), RHP Burch Smith (right shoulder inflammation), RHP Justin Verlander (left hip inflammation), RHP Jackson Jobe (June 2025 Tommy John surgery), LHP Brant Hurter (lumbar spine inflammation), LHP Bailey Horn (left elbow arthroscopy), RHP Reese Olson (right shoulder surgery), SS Trey Sweeney (right shoulder strain), OF Parker Meadows (concussion, fractured left radius bone in arm), INF/OF Javier Báez (right ankle sprain), OF Wenceel Perez (left orbital fracture)