Tigers Advance to ALDS; Keith Could Be Available

The Detroit Tigers advanced from the Wild Card round after a dramatic seventh-inning rally to beat the Cleveland Guardians and will open the American League Division Series at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park, with Game 1 slated for Saturday and Comerica Park set to host potential Games 3 and 4. Detroit announced rookie Troy Melton as the ALDS Game 1 starter and ace Tarik Skubal for Game 2. Seattle presents a tough matchup, led offensively by Julio Rodríguez. The Tigers also received encouraging injury news: utility infielder Colt Keith has progressed in his rehab from right rib-cage inflammation, has been playing catch, and could be available for the ALDS if the Tigers need him.