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The Detroit Tigers continue to maintain their prominent lead in the American League Central standings with a steady record of 81-60, far above the Kansas City Royals who sit in the second-place spot 9.5 games back.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / July 29

Tigers Acquire Chris Paddack from Twins: What to Make of Trade

The Twins and Tigers made an intradivision trade on July 28, as Minnesota sent Chris Paddack to Detroit. It’s a three-player deal, as the Twins will send the rest of Randy Dobnak’s contract to Detroit.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 18

Tigers Announce Rotation Update Ahead of Rangers Series

The Detroit Tigers announced that right-hander Keider Montero will take the mound Saturday night against the Texas Rangers, slotting into the rotation for a traditional start.

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Detroit Tigers News / Fastball on SI / July 7

Detroit Tigers' Right-Hander Keider Montero Shows Out In First Start Since June 1

In a 5-1 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, starting pitcher Keider Montero returned to the rotation in style. After optioning Montero to Triple-A Toledo on June 20, the Tigers recalled the 25-year-old Venezuela native to make the start.

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Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / July 7

Detroit Tigers Roster Moves 7/7/2025

The Detroit Tigers are starting a three-game series tonight against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Tigers and Rays met just a few weeks ago. The Rays took the series by winning two of the three games.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 1

Tigers score on wild pitch, hold on for 1-0 victory over Royals

Keider Montero and four Detroit relievers held the Kansas City Royals in check, and the visiting Tigers scored on a third-inning wild pitch for a 1-0 victory Sunday.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / April 26

Detroit Tigers Roster Moves 4/26/2025

The Detroit Tigers will play a doubleheader today against the Baltimore Orioles. Ahead of today’s game, they made a flurry of roster moves. First, Keider Montero has been recalled to be the 27th man for the doubleheader.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / April 16

Detroit Tigers Roster Moves 4/16/2025

Tonight, the Detroit Tigers will wrap up their series with the Milwaukee Brewers. They have now won six straight games and are staring down a schedule that doesn’t see them having an off day until April 24th, which means they’ll have played 16 games in a row.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / April 14

Detroit Tigers Pitcher Named Minor League Pitcher of the Week

The Detroit Tigers’ Triple-A affiliate, the Toledo Mud Hens, have started off the season going 4-11. Not an ideal start to the 2025 campaign. They went 2-4 last week against the Iowa Cubs, the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, and were outscored 26-12.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 18

2025 Detroit Tigers prospect reports #21: C Enrique Jimenez

The teenaged catcher is a promising switch-hitter with a good chance to develop behind the plate. The Detroit Tigers are finally starting to see some improvements in their international pipeline.

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Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 5

2025 Detroit Tigers’ prospect reports #16: SS Franyerber Montilla

The athletic young infielder stands out for his defense, speed, and plate discipline. While the Detroit Tigers have finally started to see a bit of progress with international free agents, there still isn’t that much to write home about.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 9, 2024

Tigers make surprising Game 3 starter decision vs. Guardians

The Detroit Tigers have named their starting pitcher for Game 3 of the ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians. In a surprising move, the Tigers are shying away from a strategy that they have used all season.

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Detroit Tigers News / Fastball on SI / October 5, 2024

Detroit Tigers Leave Casey Mize, Kenta Maeda Off ALDS Roster in Favor of Keider Montero

The Detroit Tigers have revealed their official roster for the ALDS, making one notable change to their pitching staff. All 14 position players who helped the Tigers sweep the Houston Astros in the AL Wild Card Series are returning to face the Cleveland Guardians.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / September 15, 2024

Keider Montero, Tigers look to top Orioles in series finale

Keider Montero threw a complete-game shutout in his most recent start. The Detroit Tigers' rookie right-hander will look to deliver another sparkling outing in the finale of a three-game home series against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday afternoon.

Detroit Tigers News / Total Apex Sports / September 12, 2024

Tigers Blank Rockies 11-0 on Keider Montero’s 1st Shutout

Tigers Blank Rockies 11-0 on Keider Montero’s 1st Shutout. The Tigers kept their playoff hopes alive on Tuesday night as they clobbered the Rockies 11-0 in the opener of their three-game set at Comerica Park.

Detroit Tigers News / Fastball on SI / September 11, 2024

Detroit Tigers Rookie Keider Montero Tosses 3-Hit Shutout, Makes Franchise History

Despite a handful of bright spots throughout the season, Keider Montero hasn't exactly had the cleanest rookie campaign. The 24-year-old right-hander entered Tuesday's contest against the Colorado Rockies boasting a 4-6 record, 5.47 ERA, 1.392 WHIP and -0.3 WAR through 14 MLB appearances.

Detroit Tigers News / ESPN / September 10, 2024

Rookie Montero gets Tigers' 1st shutout since '21

Rookie pitcher Keider Montero, making just his 14th major league start, tossed Detroit's first shutout in three seasons, and the Tigers -- clinging to contention in the American League wild card race -- defeated the Colorado Rockies 11-0 on Tuesday night.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / September 10, 2024

Keider Montero logs shutout as Tigers clobber Rockies

Rookie right-hander Keider Montero recorded a shutout, Parker Meadows homered and drove in three runs and the host Detroit Tigers rolled to an 11-0 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / August 29, 2024

Angels 3, Tigers 0: There’s something about Montero

Keider Montero was wild but the real problem was the Tigers bats failing to come up with a clutch hit On a mild summer afternoon in Detroit, the Tigers and Angels wrapped up their three game set.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 7, 2024

Seattle Mariners, Detroit Tigers AL Cy Young Candidates to Face Off on Wednesday

SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners dropped the first of a three-game series to the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. On paper the game should have been a win for the Mariners as they went against struggling Tigers rookie Keider Montero.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / August 7, 2024

Tigers' Keider Montero fires six strong innings to beat M's

Rookie Keider Montero pitched six solid innings as the Detroit Tigers defeated the host Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Tuesday. Parker Meadows homered for the Tigers, who won for just the second time in games.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1, 2024

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Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / July 13, 2024

Keider Montero’s future is his to command

The Tigers young right-hander has the stuff to succeed. The final step is to refine his command and approach. Keider Montero went somewhat overlooked for years, but the rookie’s recent success with Tigers has finally put him on the map.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 8, 2024

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Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / May 29, 2024

Keider Montero to make his MLB debut in Wednesday’s doubleheader, per report

Montero will reportedly face rookie sensation Paul Skenes is a rematch of their April 12 Triple-A showdown. With Tuesday’s game rescheduled into a Wednesday straight doubleheader, the Detroit Tigers appear ready to promoted right-handed pitcher Keider Montero for his first look at the major leagues.