Over the last several seasons the Detroit Tigers’ win-loss record has been less than ideal, but one thing they’ve been able to do is develop pitching — specifically relief pitching. Sometimes it meant refining what was already there, sometimes it meant pulling one out of thin air.
With each passing trade deadline, the Tigers tend to sell these relievers off for prospects in hopes of getting back to a competitive level. While they’re getting closer and closer, the relief pitching development is staying pretty consistent. One of the more intriguing relief prospects coming through the pipeline right now is Tyler Mattison.