Ranking Detroit Tigers' top 10 starting pitching prospects after trade deadline
DETROIT With the 2019 trade deadline in the rearview mirror, the best chance for the Detroit Tigers to add talent to the organization has come and gone. Detroit Tigers prospect Franklin Perez pitches during a minor league game at the TigerTown Facility on March 6, 2018, in Lakeland, Florida. Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Tarik Skubal on the mound for the Double-A Erie SeaWolves (WDIV)No prospect in the Tigers' system has seen his stock rise more than Skubal this season. Double-A batters are hitting just .184 against Skubal with a .600 OPS. Detroit Tigers prospect Matt Manning goes into his wind-up against the Hartland Yard Goats while playing for the Double-A Erie SeaWolves on May 21, 2019.
Detroit Tigers trade deadline: How 4 new Tigers prospects are doing so far
DETROIT The Detroit Tigers acquired four new prospects in the trade deadline moves that sent Shane Greene to the Atlanta Braves and Nicholas Castellanos to the Chicago Cubs. RF Travis Demeritte -- Detroit TigersTravis Demeritte, the only offensive player acquired at the deadline, started in right field for all three of the Tigers' games against the Texas Rangers this weekend. Though he showed good plate discipline while drawing two more walks, Demeritte struck out in all three of his official at-bats. 19 prospect allowed five earned runs on nine hits in five innings. He made his first bullpen appearance Sunday for the SeaWolves and allowed one run on two hits in two innings.
Former Tigers OF Nicholas Castellanos breaks up no-hitter in first game with Chicago Cubs
Nicholas Castellanos #6 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after breaking up a no hitter with a single off of Jack Flaherty #22 of the St. Louis Cardinals during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium on August 1, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo byST. LOUIS - Former Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos was a unique type of hero in his first game with the Chicago Cubs, breaking up a no-hitter and recording the only hit of the entire game for his new team. Castellanos batted second for the Cubs on Thursday as they battled NL Central co-leader St. Louis for sole possession of first place. It was by far the most meaningful game Castellanos has played in since 2016, but he likely didn't expect to be an offensive hero with a single, a walk, a strikeout and a line out. Castellanos hit a double and a single, and struck out three times in six at-bats that game.
Former Tigers OF Nicholas Castellanos breaks up no-hitter in first game with Chicago Cubs
ST. LOUIS Former Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos was a unique type of hero in his first game with the Chicago Cubs, breaking up a no-hitter and recording the only hit of the entire game for his new team. Castellanos batted second for the Cubs on Thursday as they battled NL Central co-leader St. Louis for sole possession of first place. It was by far the most meaningful game Castellanos has played in since 2016, but he likely didn't expect to be an offensive hero with a single, a walk, a strikeout and a line out. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)Meanwhile, the Tigers' offense exploded Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels after Castellanos was traded. Castellanos hit a double and a single, and struck out three times in six at-bats that game.
Detroit Tigers trades: Here's the plan for all 4 prospects acquired at the trade deadline
DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers were quiet until the eleventh hour ahead of the MLB trade deadline but ultimately traded Shane Greene to the Atlanta Braves and Nicholas Castellanos to the Chicago Cubs for four minor league prospects. 10 in the Tigers' prospect rankings and is the No. INF/OF Travis DemeritteImmediate plan: Detroit Tigers rosterEven though the Tigers are desperate for bats in the minor leagues, Travis Demeritte is the only position player acquired at this year's trade deadline. Demeritte showed solid power and plate discipline early in his minor league career, posting a .915 OPS in 2016. "Travis Demeritte was a guy that was a high round pick," Avila said.
Here's where the players acquired at the trade deadline rank among Detroit Tigers' top 30 prospects
In return, the Tigers acquired two prospects each from the Braves and Cubs. READ: Here's the plan for all 4 new Tigers prospects acquired at the trade deadlineWentz was ranked the No. 7 overall prospect in the Braves' organization, but Demeritte was not ranked among the top 30 prospects. MLB Pipeline updated the Tigers' top 30 prospects Thursday morning, including the players acquired at the deadline. He is expected to move to the bullpen in the Tigers' organization.
Detroit Tigers trades: Here's the plan for all 4 prospects acquired at the trade deadline
DETROIT The Detroit Tigers were quiet until the eleventh hour ahead of the MLB trade deadline but ultimately traded Shane Greene to the Atlanta Braves and Nicholas Castellanos to the Chicago Cubs for four minor league prospects. 10 in the Tigers' prospect rankings and is the No. INF/OF Travis DemeritteImmediate plan: Detroit Tigers rosterEven though the Tigers are desperate for bats in the minor leagues, Travis Demeritte is the only position player acquired at this year's trade deadline. Demeritte showed solid power and plate discipline early in his minor league career, posting a .915 OPS in 2016. "Travis Demeritte was a guy that was a high round pick," Avila said.
Here's where the players acquired at the trade deadline rank among Detroit Tigers' top 30 prospects
In return, the Tigers acquired two prospects each from the Braves and Cubs. READ: Here's the plan for all 4 new Tigers prospects acquired at the trade deadlineWentz was ranked the No. 7 overall prospect in the Braves' organization, but Demeritte was not ranked among the top 30 prospects. MLB Pipeline updated the Tigers' top 30 prospects Thursday morning, including the players acquired at the deadline. He is expected to move to the bullpen in the Tigers' organization.
Detroit Tigers trade deadline: Castellanos, Greene traded to Cubs, Braves for 4 prospects
Nicholas Castellanos and Shane Greene were traded by the Tigers at the 2019 MLB trade deadline. (Getty Images)DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers traded Shane Greene to the Atlanta Braves and Nicholas Castellanos to the Chicago Cubs for four prospects ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The Tigers sent Domingo Leyba and Robbie Ray to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Diamondbacks sent Didi Gregorius to the Yankees and the Yankees sent Greene to the Tigers. Nicholas Castellanos tradeAfter the 4 p.m. deadline passed, it was announced Castellanos had been traded to the Cubs. Matt Boyd stays in DetroitThe Tigers' top trade piece, Matt Boyd, was not moved ahead of the deadline.
Detroit Tigers trade rumors: Nicholas Castellanos traded to Chicago Cubs
Nicholas Castellanos #9 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates his run in the dugout from a Christin Stewart #14 double, to take a 2-0 lead over the Los Angeles Angels, during the fourth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 29, 2019 inDETROIT - The Detroit Tigers have reportedly traded outfielder Nicholas Castellanos to the Chicago Cubs. #Cubs get Nicholas Castellanos, source tells The Athletic. Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 31, 2019The Tigers reportedly received two pitching rospects -- Paul Richan and Alex Lange -- in the deal. Castellanos was the Tigers' best hitter this season, posting a .790 OPS with 11 home runs and a league-leading 37 doubles in 100 games. Nicholas Castellanos #9 of the Detroit Tigers hits a single in the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals during a MLB game at Comerica Park on June 30, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan.
Detroit Tigers trade rumor mill: Latest news, updates on deadline day
Nicholas Castellanos #9 of the Detroit Tigers hits a single in the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals during a MLB game at Comerica Park on June 30, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Washington defeated the Detroit 2-1. (Photo by DaveThe MLB Trade Deadline is fast approaching and the Detroit Tigers are in the middle of the rumor mill. The Tigers, in a rebuilding phase, will likely trade multiple players before the deadline, with pitchers Matthew Boyd and Shane Greene, and outfielder Nicholas Castellanos likely on the block. Related stories to check out:Follow the latest Detroit Tigers trade rumors below:Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Detroit Tigers trade rumors: Imagine this 3-team deadline deal involving Boyd, Castellanos, Greene
DETROIT - The MLB trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Detroit Tigers still have not made a deal involving Matt Boyd, Nicholas Castellanos or Shane Greene. In honor of the Indians, Reds and Padres, let's dream up a three-team trade that moves all three of the Tigers' top trade chips. (Photo by EdLet's imagine a three-team deal involving the Tigers, Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images)With every season they wait to trade Boyd, his value drops because of the diminishing years of cheap control. The 2019 season was so rocky Edwards was demoted to Triple-A and has only appeared in one game since June 9.
Detroit Tigers trade rumors: Imagine this 3-team deadline deal involving Boyd, Castellanos, Greene
DETROIT The MLB trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Detroit Tigers still have not made a deal involving Matt Boyd, Nicholas Castellanos or Shane Greene. In honor of the Indians, Reds and Padres, let's dream up a three-team trade that moves all three of the Tigers' top trade chips. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)Let's imagine a three-team deal involving the Tigers, Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images)With every season they wait to trade Boyd, his value drops because of the diminishing years of cheap control. The 2019 season was so rocky Edwards was demoted to Triple-A and has only appeared in one game since June 9.
Detroit Tigers trade rumor mill: Latest news, updates on deadline day
The MLB Trade Deadline is fast approaching and the Detroit Tigers are in the middle of the rumor mill. The Tigers, in a rebuilding phase, will likely trade multiple players before the deadline, with pitchers Matthew Boyd and Shane Greene, and outfielder Nicholas Castellanos likely on the block. Related stories to check out:Follow the latest Detroit Tigers trade rumors below:(function(d, s, id) {var js,ijs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(d.getElementById(id))return;js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//embed.scribblelive.com/widgets/embed.js";ijs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, ijs);}(document, 'script', 'scrbbl-js'));
Detroit Tigers trade deadline: Castellanos, Greene traded to Cubs, Braves for 4 prospects
DETROIT The Detroit Tigers traded Shane Greene to the Atlanta Braves and Nicholas Castellanos to the Chicago Cubs for four prospects ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Shane Greene tradeGreene was the first player traded from Detroit, about 30 minutes before the deadline. Greene was masterful this season for the Tigers, allowing just five earned runs in 38 innings while striking out 43 batters. The Tigers sent Domingo Leyba and Robbie Ray to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Diamondbacks sent Didi Gregorius to the Yankees and the Yankees sent Greene to the Tigers. Nicholas Castellanos tradeAfter the 4 p.m. deadline passed, it was announced Castellanos had been traded to the Cubs.
Detroit Tigers trade rumors: Nicholas Castellanos traded to Chicago Cubs
DETROIT The Detroit Tigers have reportedly traded outfielder Nicholas Castellanos to the Chicago Cubs. #Cubs get Nicholas Castellanos, source tells The Athletic. Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 31, 2019The Tigers reportedly received two pitching rospects -- Paul Richan and Alex Lange -- in the deal. Castellanos was the Tigers' best hitter this season, posting a .790 OPS with 11 home runs and a league-leading 37 doubles in 100 games. Nicholas Castellanos #9 of the Detroit Tigers hits a single in the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals during a MLB game at Comerica Park on June 30, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan.
Detroit Tigers trade rumors: Could Indians trade for Nicholas Castellanos?
Nicholas Castellanos #9 of the Detroit Tigers looks out from the dugout during the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 29, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)DETROIT - A new potential suitor has emerged for Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos ahead of the MLB trade deadline: the division rival Cleveland Indians. MLB Network's Jon Morosi reports the Indians have Castellanos on their radar as a potential short-term offensive upgrade. The #Indians, an AL-best 17-5 this month, have played well enough that they're exploring short-term offensive upgrades. Nicholas Castellanos #9 of the Detroit Tigers hits a single in the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals during a MLB game at Comerica Park on June 30, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan.
Detroit Tigers trade rumor mill: Latest news, updates ahead of deadline
Nicholas Castellanos #9 of the Detroit Tigers hits a single in the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals during a MLB game at Comerica Park on June 30, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Washington defeated the Detroit 2-1. (Photo by DaveThe MLB Trade Deadline is fast approaching and the Detroit Tigers are in the middle of the rumor mill. The Tigers, in a rebuilding phase, will likely trade multiple players before the deadline, with pitchers Matthew Boyd and Shane Greene, and outfielder Nicholas Castellanos likely on the block. Related stories to check out:Follow the latest Detroit Tigers trade rumors below:Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Detroit Tigers trade rumor mill: Latest news, updates ahead of deadline
The MLB Trade Deadline is fast approaching and the Detroit Tigers are in the middle of the rumor mill. The Tigers, in a rebuilding phase, will likely trade multiple players before the deadline, with pitchers Matthew Boyd and Shane Greene, and outfielder Nicholas Castellanos likely on the block. Related stories to check out:Follow the latest Detroit Tigers trade rumors below:(function(d, s, id) {var js,ijs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(d.getElementById(id))return;js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//embed.scribblelive.com/widgets/embed.js";ijs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, ijs);}(document, 'script', 'scrbbl-js'));
Detroit Tigers trade rumors: Could Indians trade for Nicholas Castellanos?
DETROIT A new potential suitor has emerged for Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos ahead of the MLB trade deadline: the division rival Cleveland Indians. MLB Network's Jon Morosi reports the Indians have Castellanos on their radar as a potential short-term offensive upgrade. The #Indians, an AL-best 17-5 this month, have played well enough that they're exploring short-term offensive upgrades. READ: Could these Detroit Tigers finish with a worse record than the 2003 team? Detroit Tigers trade deadline links
Will the Detroit Tigers stay off the worst records list?
Matt Boyd of the Detroit Tigers during a game against the Minnesota Twins on April 22, 2017, at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Andy KingGetty Images)DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers have taken sole ownership of the worst record in baseball, dropping below the Baltimore Orioles this week. Detroit is on pace to have its second-worst record in the modern era, better only than the record posted by the 2003 team that finished 43-119. Fifty wins is nothing to write home about, but it does keep the Tigers off the list of the 20 worst records in the modern era. In order to stay off that list, Detroit has to win 19 of its remaining 65 contests.
Here's what the Detroit Tigers' lineup, rotation could look like if Castellanos, Boyd are traded
The team already owns the worst record in baseball at 30-67, but what would the lineup and starting rotation look like without the best hitter and best starting pitcher on the roster? MORE: Dream deadline scenario for Detroit Tigers involving Castellanos, Boyd, Greene tradesRon Gardenhire tinkers with his lineup nearly every day. Starting rotationBoyd has become the unquestioned ace of the starting rotation over the last two years, and this season he's leading baseball in strikeout-to-walk ratio. If this ends up being the Tigers' starting rotation, it could be one of the worst in baseball history. The bottom line is: If Boyd gets traded, Turnbull is the only chance the Tigers have to feel good about every fifth game.
Will the Detroit Tigers stay off the worst records list?
DETROIT The Detroit Tigers have taken sole ownership of the worst record in baseball, dropping below the Baltimore Orioles this week. Detroit is on pace to have its second-worst record in the modern era, better only than the record posted by the 2003 team that finished 43-119. Fifty wins is nothing to write home about, but it does keep the Tigers off the list of the 20 worst records in the modern era. In order to stay off that list, Detroit has to win 19 of its remaining 65 contests. At that pace, they will finish 43-119, tying the 2003 team's record.
Here's what the Detroit Tigers' lineup, rotation could look like if Castellanos, Boyd are traded
The team already owns the worst record in baseball at 30-67, but what would the lineup and starting rotation look like without the best hitter and best starting pitcher on the roster? MORE: Dream deadline scenario for Detroit Tigers involving Castellanos, Boyd, Greene tradesRon Gardenhire tinkers with his lineup nearly every day. Starting rotationBoyd has become the unquestioned ace of the starting rotation over the last two years, and this season he's leading baseball in strikeout-to-walk ratio. If this ends up being the Tigers' starting rotation, it could be one of the worst in baseball history. The bottom line is: If Boyd gets traded, Turnbull is the only chance the Tigers have to feel good about every fifth game.
Could these Detroit Tigers finish with a worse record than the 2003 team?
Left fielder Christin Stewart #14 of the Detroit Tigers boots a hit to right field by J.T. Stewart had to chase down theDETROIT - The Detroit Tigers are the worst team in Major League Baseball. (Photo by RonCould these Detroit Tigers challenge the ineptitude of the 2003 team? Here's a breakdown of the remaining games against contenders:One game vs. Philadelphia PhilliesThree games vs. Los Angeles AngelsThree games vs. Texas RangersThree games vs. Tampa Bay RaysFour games vs. Houston Astros10 games vs. Minnesota TwinsSix games vs. Cleveland IndiansFour games vs. Oakland Athletics (including in-progress game)Three games vs. New York YankeesThe Astros, Twins, Indians, Athletics and Yankees (27 games against Tigers) would all be in the playoffs if they began Wednesday. Here's a look at the 29 games remaining against teams with losing records:Seven games vs. Seattle Mariners11 games vs. Chicago White SoxSeven games vs. Kansas City RoyalsFour games vs. Baltimore OriolesOf those 29 games, 18 will come in Comerica Park, including an 11-game home stand in August featuring four games each against the White Sox and Royals and a three-game series with the Mariners.
Could these Detroit Tigers finish with a worse record than the 2003 team?
DETROIT The Detroit Tigers are the worst team in Major League Baseball. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)Could these Detroit Tigers challenge the ineptitude of the 2003 team? Matthew Boyd of the Detroit Tigers heads for the dugout after being pulled during a game against the Oakland Athletics at Comerica Park on May 18, 2019, in Detroit. Here's a breakdown of the remaining games against contenders:One game vs. Philadelphia PhilliesThree games vs. Los Angeles AngelsThree games vs. Texas RangersThree games vs. Tampa Bay RaysFour games vs. Houston Astros10 games vs. Minnesota TwinsSix games vs. Cleveland IndiansFour games vs. Oakland Athletics (including in-progress game)Three games vs. New York YankeesThe Astros, Twins, Indians, Athletics and Yankees (27 games against Tigers) would all be in the playoffs if they began Wednesday. Here's a look at the 29 games remaining against teams with losing records:Seven games vs. Seattle Mariners11 games vs. Chicago White SoxSeven games vs. Kansas City RoyalsFour games vs. Baltimore OriolesOf those 29 games, 18 will come in Comerica Park, including an 11-game home stand in August featuring four games each against the White Sox and Royals and a three-game series with the Mariners.
Tigers beat Blue Jays 4-3 on Castellanos' HR in 10th
Nicholas Castellanos #9 of the Detroit Tigers swings on his solo home run to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 in the 10th inning at Comerica Park on July 21, 2019. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)DETROIT - Nicholas Castellanos led off the bottom of the 10th inning with a home run, and the Detroit Tigers snapped their six-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. The Tigers won for only the eighth time in their last 41 games - and this victory didn't come easily. Jeimer Candelario put Detroit up 2-1 with an RBI groundout in the third, and Jones hit his 10th homer of the year in the fifth. Tigers: Detroit has Monday off before two home games against Philadelphia.