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Sports · Baseball · published 2026-08-29 · via Sports Illustrated

Montero's Efficient Outing Bolsters Tigers' Rotation

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Keider Montero delivered another strong start, allowing one run over 5⅓ innings against the Dodgers, using 73 pitches and generating 22 swings-and-misses. He has a 3.28 ERA over his last seven starts, and the Tigers are 15-13 when he pitches. His improved efficiency and pitch mix have made him a reliable option for Detroit.

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Montero's turnaround traces back to a difficult stretch last July, when he posted a 6.75 ERA across four starts and was demoted to Triple-A, where he even worked out of the bullpen. Hitters were crushing his breaking pitches, and his confidence appeared shaken. Since June of this season, however, his approach has shifted toward efficiency and pitch sequencing rather than pure strikeout hunting.

The results appear in his underlying numbers. His home run rate has dropped from 10.6 percent to 3.2 percent, and opponents' slugging has fallen from .695 to .356. Against the Dodgers,

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