Tigers Set to Finish Sweep of Cardinals, Montero Debuts

The Detroit Tigers, currently 4‑4, are set to close a 3‑game home series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday night at Comerica Park. After two wins, the team will welcome rookie right‑hander Keider Montero, 25, who will make his season debut against Cardinals starter Kyle Leahy.

Verlander was scratched and placed on the 15‑day injured list due to age‑related symptoms, leaving Montero to step in despite a 9.00 ERA in spring training. The Tigers aim to complete the sweep before the national TV audience.