Victor Martinez and Cameron Maybin return to the Tigers lineup, as expected, for tonight’s series opener against Cleveland. Ausmus noted that Martinez will still need a day off now and then to watch his knee, which could create more situations like Thursday. They could use a corner infielder like Casey McGehee in that situation, but Ausmus said they’re sticking with the extra pitcher “for the immediate future” while they sort their bullpen out.
Andrew Romine, 5-for-9 with a home run off Danny Salazar, gets a second straight start, this time giving Jose Iglesias a night off at shortstop.