Detroit takes a 1-0 lead in the ALDS as Tarik Skubal faces Luis Castillo in Game 2, with bullpen depth a quiet edge for the Tigers. The betting focus centers on two Mariners bats—Julio Rodríguez and Cal Raleigh—while a small Tigers parlay leans on Skubal’s upside against Seattle’s right-handed late-season rhythm. The setup favors value on Rodríguez and Raleigh’s hit props and a Seattle +1.5 runline in a series that could hinge on bullpen late-inning leverage.

Seattle's ALDS plans hinge on Bryan Woo's health after inflammation sidelined him. Kirby, Gilbert, and Castillo are trusted anchors, while the fourth starter figures to be Bryce Miller, Emerson Hancock, or Logan Evans. Postseason rosters must be locked in advance, so Seattle can't easily wiggle if Woo isn't cleared.

The Tigers are the opponent in a best-of-five that starts with an 8:38 p.m. ET first pitch, and Seattle's decision-making will shape innings, bullpen usage, and fantasy outlook for this playoff run.

Detroit's ALDS roster vs Seattle is set at 26 players: 14 position players and 12 pitchers. The big news is Colt Keith is active at third base after rib-cage inflammation, boosting infield depth alongside Báez, Ibáñez, Torkelson and Torres. Detroit's lineup also features Dingler, Rogers, Carpenter, Greene, Jones, Meadows and Pérez across the plate. The pitching staff includes Melton (Game 1) and Skubal (Game 2), with Flaherty, Hanifee, Kahnle, Mize, Montero and Vest ready from the bullpen. The winner faces Toronto or New York in the ALCS.

The Tigers' playoff roster can shift ahead of each series. Key moves: Keith added as an infielder and Justyn-Henry Malloy removed; Brenan Hanifee added as a right-hander, Paul Sewald removed. The series kicks off Saturday night at T-Mobile Park, with Melton drawing George Kirby in the opener and Skubal set for Game 2 against Luis Castillo.