Detroit carried only Tyler Holton as a lefty option during the recent series against the Houston Astros, whose lineup is right-handed heavy. Two other southpaws, Brant Hurter and Bailey Horn, were optioned to Toledo earlier this month and won’t be eligible to return until September.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers MLB game to be played on August 22, 2025 on ESPN.