As expected, Victor Martinez returns to the lineup today, batting cleanup as the DH. Aside from Tyler Collins in center, the Tigers have close to a regular lineup. It’s at least a Major League lineup, as Wynton Bernard’s option to Triple-A Toledo this morning all but ensures Collins will make the squad (barring a last-minute move).
The last time Matt Boyd faced his old squad, he gave up seven hits over 3 1/3 innings. He’s facing the Blue Jays again, but a vastly different lineup thanks to a split-squad day for the Jays.
The forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms at some point this afternoon, thanks to a large system currently creeping in off the Gulf Coast.