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Tigers' Troy Melton (elbow) expected to miss start of season
- Tigers expect Troy Melton to miss the start of the season due to right elbow inflammation.
- Hinch said Melton won't throw for one to two weeks, delaying his readiness.
- Melton, 25, had a 2.76 ERA in 16 games as a rookie in 2025.
- Melton’s rotation prospects were affected after Detroit signed Verlander and Valdez.
- The update comes amid ongoing spring training reporting from ESPN and the Detroit Free Press.
- The Tigers began the season with added veteran arms, impacting Melton’s role.
- Melton remained with the Tigers as a rookie in 2025 before spring concerns.
- Manager A.J. Hinch spoke to reporters about Melton’s status.
- The report sequence includes ESPN and the Detroit Free Press as sources.
- The Tigers faced competition for a rotation spot from Verlander and Valdez.
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