Few fans were excited to see the Detroit Tigers pick up Francisco Liriano during the offseason, even if expectations were limited. Though the contract was a bargain and the team is likely going nowhere, Liriano posted a combined 5.05 ERA over the past two seasons and represented a threat to the starting time of younger pitchers such as Daniel Norris.
In his first two starts with the Tigers, though, Liriano has been on a mission to prove his worth. The southpaw has conceded just three earned runs in over 12 innings pitched, and he has looked worthy of his spot in the rotation.