The Detroit Tigers are still longshots to make the 2022 MLB playoffs but there are enough pieces on the squad to at least make this season interesting. The first four games of the year have shown some of the highs, mostly in the form of new additions, as well as some of the same old lows.
One of the ways the Tigers can exceed expectations is getting enhanced contributions from the bottom half of the roster. Tuesday’s starter, Tyler Alexander, comes into the season as the sixth starter — meaning he is slated to spend the majority of the time as a reliever — but early injuries have granted him a spot in the rotation.