Mother Nature doesn’t seem to like the Tigers and White Sox this year. The two clubs were already slated to play this doubleheader after a rainout in April, making the Tigers’ pre-All-Star break rotation juggling that much more difficult. Then, the series opener between these two clubs was postponed on Tuesday. Mass hysteria and all.
Luckily, it seems to be working out for the fans. Both clubs are planning to hand a prospect the ball for their first career starts on Wednesday, giving fans a chance to see the future up close. The Tigers will start lefthander Tyler Alexander in the nightcap, a move they announced on Tuesday evening — Jose Fernandez was designated for assignment this morning, if you’re interested — while While Sox fans will get their first look at heralded righthander Dylan Cease on Wednesday afternoon.