Detroit – The Tigers began the season with a rotation that featured an established ace, the reigning American League rookie of the year, two left-handers who made the 25-man roster out of spring for the first time and a veteran who missed most of the 2016 season with injuries.
Some inconsistency, therefore, was expected.
“It’s just reality,” catcher Alex Avila said. “These are human beings, not robots. They aren’t going to be perfect every time. It’s easy to say it’s difficult or frustrating. But it’s just the reality of the game and you’ve got to roll with these punches and continue to work, continue to try and find that consistency.