Detroit Tigers scratch Troy Melton from Monday's start with injury

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HOUSTON – It's never nothing.

The Detroit Tigers were surprised with more injury news Monday, June 15, before the opener of a three-game series against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park, scratching right-hander Troy Melton from his start with lower back tightness.

Melton was supposed to start Monday's game.

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The severity of the injury is unknown.

Without Melton, the Tigers will turn to right-hander Drew Anderson as their starter in a bullpen-only game.

Melton, 25, owns a 2.81 ERA with six walks and 14 strikeouts across 25⅔ innings in four starts in the 2026 season. He missed the first two months with right elbow inflammation, which occurred in spring training.

This story will be updated.

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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers scratch Troy Melton from start with lower back injury

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