The Detroit Tigers have been picking up the pieces all season.
The offense is primarily responsible for the 38-57 record, but the starting rotation has been in shambles throughout the year due to injuries. Right-hander Michael Pineda suffered the latest injury, as his elbow tightened up and forced his exit from Saturday's loss to the Minnesota Twins.
Swingman left-hander Tyler Alexander, who began the season in the rotation but has most recently worked out of the bullpen, will take Pineda's spot on a start-by-start basis. He is scheduled to start Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre.