SEATTLE — Right-hander Troy Melton will starting for the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday, Oct. 4, against the Seattle Mariners in the 2025 MLB playoffs.

He isn't expected to get the workload of a traditional starter.

But he will start the game at T-Mobile Park. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Detroit Tigers schedule for ALDS vs Seattle Mariners: Time, TV channels announced

In 2025, Melton posted a 2.76 ERA with 15 walks and 36 strikeouts across 45⅔ innings in 16 games (five starts). The 24-year-old began the season in Double-A Erie, advanced to Triple-A Toledo and made his MLB debut in late July. Detroit Tigers Playoff Tickets Buy tickets to see the Tigers in the MLB playoffs

Melton pitched out of the bullpen in Game 2 of the AL wild-card series against the Cleveland Gua

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