The Detroit Tigers' starting rotation was one of the team's best units in 2026, despite all the injuries and trades that affected them. At the end of the season, the Tigers held the sixth-best ERA in Major League Baseball with a 3.67 ERA, with the starting rotation posting an ERA of 3.55.

Heading into the offseason, the Detroit starting rotation is projected to feature Framber Valdez, who will earn a base salary of $37.5 million in 2027 , Troy Melton, River Ryan, Jackson Jobe, and a returning Reese Olson, with Keider Montero and Drew Anderson (who had his $10 million club option exercised ) as options as both starters and relievers.

However, that's just the names on paper.…