Tigers' Scott Harris Provides Updates on Injured Pitchers

Melton expected back before Jobe as Detroit looks to build on recent playoff appearances.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 8:54pm

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Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris provided updates on the recovery timelines of injured pitchers Troy Melton and Jackson Jobe. Melton, who had a strong debut season in 2025, is expected to return before Jobe, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery. The Tigers are hoping to get contributions from both pitchers as they aim to build on their recent playoff appearances.

Why it matters

The Tigers' pitching staff will be crucial to their hopes of making a deep playoff run in 2026. Getting Melton and Jobe back healthy and contributing could provide a significant boost to the team's rotation depth and overall pitching strength.

The details

Harris stated that Jobe, a former top prospect, is expected to be available for the Tigers in August 2026 as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. Melton, who posted a 2.76 ERA and 36/15 K/BB ratio in his Detroit debut in 2025, is expected to return before Jobe but Harris did not provide a specific timeline. The Tigers will be cautious with Melton's recovery from elbow inflammation.

  • Jobe is expected to be available for the Tigers in August 2026.
  • Melton is expected to return before Jobe, but an exact timeline was not provided.

The players

Scott Harris

President of baseball operations for the Detroit Tigers.

Troy Melton

Tigers pitcher who held a 2.76 ERA and 36/15 K/BB ratio in his 2025 debut season.

Jackson Jobe

Tigers pitcher and former top prospect who is recovering from Tommy John surgery.

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What they’re saying

“'Jackson will be available hopefully for us in August.'”

— Scott Harris, President of baseball operations

The takeaway

The return of Melton and Jobe could provide a significant boost to the Tigers' pitching staff as they look to build on their recent playoff appearances and make a deeper run in 2026. Their recoveries will be closely watched as the team aims to solidify its rotation depth.