Troy Melton is a weapon, not a traditional starter, for Detroit. The Tigers deploy him in short bursts, a plan that boosts wins and protects his innings. He sits 97 mph, has a six-pitch mix, and a 2.45 ERA with 0.89 WHIP across 29 1/3 innings in nine appearances (three starts).

His role anchors multi-inning stints that bridge to Finnegan and Vest, while a possible late-season start remains on the table. With a midweek workload and postseason upside, Melton reshapes the Tigers’ late-innings strategy and offers a versatile, high-upside option for fantasy managers seeking flexible arms with win equity.