Minnesota Twins: Breaking Down the 2022 AL Central Rivals-Detroit

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Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize throws a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees. (Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports) /

Rotation

Eduardo Rodriguez
Casey Mize
Tarik Skubal
Matt Manning
Tyler Alexander

Bullpen

Gregory Soto
Michael Fulmer
Alex Lange
Joe Jimenez
Jason Foley
Jacob Barnes
Andrew Chafin
Drew Hutchinson
Jason Foley
Jose Cisnero
Kyle Funkhouser

The Detroit Tigers’ rotation and bullpen will decide just how far this team can go. The lineup has improved, but the team is counting on a trio of former top prospects in Casey Mize, Tarik Skubal, and Manning to carry the rotation. It’s not a bad bet. Castillo thinks it may be the team’s biggest strength: “Plenty of upside with Mize, Skubal and Rodriguez as your big three.”

Skubal had a good rookie season, an incredible Spring Training, and looks to be a breakout candidate in 2022. Mize and Manning have struggled thus far in the big leagues, but both are former Top 10 picks who haven’t even turned 25. Both should take steps forward in 2022.

The bullpen has some good pieces, but a whole lot of question marks. Castillo’s worried as well: “Too many injuries currently. Someone will need to step up.” If nobody is able to do so, this could be the group that hurts them the most.

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