Everyone knows the Detroit Tigers are in the midst of a rebuild. They’re not going after the big-name free-agents anymore. Rather, the Tigers are attempting to cultivate their own talent in-house.
Despite this, the Tigers signed pitcher Francisco Liriano. And manager Ron Gardenhire announced Liriano has earned a spot in the rotation. Gardenhire claimed the Tigers need veteran experience in the rotation.
But while Liriano has 11+ years experience, giving him a spot in the rotation isn’t the right move.
For starters, Liriano has been streaky at best. He hasn’t been a good pitcher for a whole season since 2015.