Troy Melton

Troy Melton is scheduled to make his next rehab start with Single-A Lakeland on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Melton has one rehab start under his belt, tossing 1.2 innings with three strikeouts while topping out at 98-99 mph on Sunday. He is expected to make a couple more rehab appearances and could be activated from the injured list in late May.

Troy Melton is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Lakeland on May 3.

Fantasy Impact

Melton has yet to pitch for the Detroit Tigers this season after an impressive rookie year in which he posted a 2.76 ERA and 1.01 WHIP across 45.2 innings due to right elbow inflammation. He is expected to make multiple rehab appearances before being reinstated from the injured list, and is currently on track to return in late May or early June.

Troy Melton threw a live batting practice session on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Melton landed on the 60-day injured list before the start of the season due to right elbow inflammation. He is in the final stages of his throwing program before beginning a minor league rehab assignment, and is on track to be activated at the end of May.

Troy Melton is “completing a return to play throwing program.”

Fantasy Impact

Melton landed on the 60-day injured list on March 10. He will slowly work his way back to potentially be ready by the summer.

Melton (elbow) received a right elbow strain diagnosis early in camp and has not resumed throwing activities. Detroit placed him on the 60-day injured list on Tuesday, creating 40-man roster space for Enmanuel De Jesus' contract.

Fantasy Impact

Late May represents the earliest possible reinstatement date. The return timeline will not clarify until Melton can restart a throwing program.