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Projecting The Tigers’ 2022 Starting Rotation

November 15, 2021
By Sam Leweck
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Casey Mize #12 of the Detroit Tigers delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field on September 29, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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The Detroit Tigers made a big splash on Monday by signing starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez to a five-year deal worth major money.

Left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez and the Detroit Tigers are in agreement on a five-year deal with between $77 million and $80 million, sources tell ESPN.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 15, 2021

Detroit is clearly very serious about returning to contention in 2022, and the Rodriguez signing should help the team a great deal in its quest for a playoff bid next season.

The Tigers’ projected rotation for the 2022 campaign is already coming into focus.

Here’s what the staff might look like when the season rolls around.

 

No. 1 Starter: Casey Mize

After a stellar rookie campaign, Casey Mize figures to take a step forward in 2022.

The youngster posted a 3.71 ERA over 30 starts in 2021, and he racked up a bWAR of 3.3 along the way.

.@Casey_Mize struck out nine batters in just four innings of work tonight! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/7uuOvt1Mfu

— Detroit Tigers Player Development (@RoadtoDetroit) March 26, 2021

Mize allowed three earned runs or fewer in 26 out of his 30 outings this past season, which is obviously a great formula for success.

The 24-year-old is on an outstanding trajectory, and he figures to get even better as his career continues.

The American League Rookie of the Year results will be revealed soon, and while Mize isn’t a finalist, his name might pop up on some ballots.

 

No. 2 Starter: Rodriguez

Rodriguez will slide in as one of the team’s best arms.

The lefty had a frustrating and unlucky 2021 season, as his ERA (4.74) was significantly higher than his FIP (3.32).

But Rodriguez has a really solid track record, and he figures to make a massive impact for Detroit.

Rodriguez didn’t pitch in the COVID-shortened season, but he made 61 appearances (57 starts) from 2018 to 2019, and he registered a 3.81 ERA in that span.

The Tigers would certainly be satisfied with that type of production.

Rodriguez already has one World Series title under his belt, and he’ll hope to win another during his time with Detroit.

 

No. 3 Starter: Tarik Skubal

Tarik Skubal showed some promise for the Tigers in 2021, and he undeniably took a big leap compared to where he was in 2020.

The southpaw posted a 4.34 ERA over 31 appearances (29 starts) this past season, striking out 164 batters in 149.1 innings.

At certain points, he strung a few starts together in which he looked like a future star.

His ERA+ was a little below average at 98, but at just 24 years old, he has plenty of time to develop into a reliable starter.

For now, he’s the Tigers’ No. 3 option, and that likely won’t change before the season starts.

 

No. 4 Starter: Matt Manning

Matt Manning had a rocky 2021 season, but the Tigers showed a lot of confidence in him by giving him 18 starts from June through October.

He wound up with a 5.80 ERA, 73 ERA+, 4.62 FIP, and 1.51 WHIP.

He also finished the season with a -0.4 bWAR.

Obviously, those aren’t very attractive numbers, but this guy was a first-round draft pick in 2016, and the Tigers are certainly going to do everything in their power to help him succeed.

Matt Manning, Nasty 86mph Slider…and Sword. ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/rcGo6JLJst

— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) July 10, 2021

He’s only 23, and the 2021 season was his rookie campaign.

We’ll see if he shows some signs of growth in 2022.

 

No. 5 Starter: Free-Agent Signing

The Tigers don’t really have a bonafide option for their No. 5 spot right now, so it would make sense for the team to sign one more starting pitcher this offseason.

Fans shouldn’t expect any fireworks, but a veteran signing would get the job done.

Just to throw a name out there, Rich Hill would make some sense.

He’s on the wrong side of 40 years old, but he’s still producing good results.

The southpaw finished the 2021 season with a 3.86 ERA over 32 outings.

We’ll see which direction the Tigers choose to go here.

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Filed Under: Detroit Tigers Rumors And News (Updated Daily), MLB Tagged With: Detroit Tigers

About Sam Leweck

Sam Leweck is a New Hampshire native and lifelong sports fan. He has several years of experience covering baseball as a writer, editor and broadcaster.

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