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The Detroit Tigers shared an absolutely epic photo of their new five-man rotation which will have fans beyond excited.
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LAKELAND, Fla. — Now we know why the Detroit Tigers have been stockpiling starting pitchers. Right-hander Reese Olson, an important part of the Tigers’ rotation for the last three seasons, was placed on the 60-day injured list on Tuesday after undergoing labral repair surgery last week.
Dillon Dingler eases into spring training as the Detroit Tigers open camp in Lakeland. The young catcher is coming off a strong 2025 season and remains a key piece of the Tigers’ 2026 plans.
Even further back, to the early 2010's, when the Tigers built a rotation consisting of Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, Rick Porcello and Armando Galarraga in 2010. Then a rotation in 2014 headlined by Verlander, Scherzer, and Anibal Sanchez, the fans in Detroit know what a great rotation looks like.
Reese Olson’s right arm was in a sling, so he greeted everyone with a left-handed handshake, something he’s been forced to learn over the last week. “Brushing teeth is tough for the first few times,” the Detroit Tigers pitcher said Wednesday.
Aside from his age, the other issue that may have been on the minds of some teams was a high-profile incident last September in which Valdez and catcher César Salazar appeared to get crossed up on a pitch. Salazar was struck in the chest protector by an unexpected fastball from Valdez.