Troy Melton

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.

Melton (elbow) was diagnosed with a right elbow strain and has been shut down from throwing for a projected one-to-two week period. He is currently in the second week of that shutdown.

Fantasy Impact

Manager A.J. Hinch said Friday that Melton remains limited to plyometric exercises. The injury occurred before Melton appeared in any spring games, meaning he will require a complete buildup once cleared to resume throwing. He has been ruled out for the start of the season, though no specific return timeline has been established.

Melton (elbow) consulted with a doctor this week and was diagnosed with a right elbow strain. He will receive an extended period of rest.

Fantasy Impact

He has not appeared in any games this spring. Once Melton resumes throwing activities, he will require a complete buildup process. He is not projected to be available for the start of the season.

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Troy Melton is dealing with arm soreness and will undergo evaluation.

Fantasy Impact

Melton has not pitched in a spring game due to arm soreness. The Tigers have taken a conservative approach to avoid having him pitch through discomfort. The team is expected to provide an update once he undergoes evaluation, likely on Friday. Melton entered camp preparing to be stretched out as a starter in case an injury within the rotation required the team to tap into its pitching depth.