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The Detroit Tigers, currently leading the AL Central, have made several trades at the deadline to strengthen their roster, acquiring pitchers Kyle Finnegan, Paul Sewald, Rafael Montero, and Chris Paddack to bolster their bullpen and starting rotation amid recent struggles.
The Detroit Tigers acquired veteran reliever Rafael Montero from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for infielder Jim Jarvis to strengthen their bullpen ahead of the MLB trade deadline, with Montero bringing postseason experience despite mixed recent stats.
The Detroit Tigers acquired veteran reliever Rafael Montero from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for minor-league infielder Jim Jarvis to strengthen their bullpen before the trade deadline, while also managing roster adjustments.
The Houston Astros lost 3-1 against the White Sox, with Rafael Montero struggling again in the eighth inning. Brandon Bielak pitched well, allowing only one run in five innings, while Mauricio Dubón tied the game in the seventh with a single. Montero has had a rough May, allowing nine earned runs in 3 2/3 innings. The Astros will try to take the series on Sunday with a pitching matchup between Hunter Brown and Lucas Giolito.
The Houston Astros' ten-game win streak on Opening Day was snapped, and the absence of Jose Altuve and Michael Brantley in the lineup was felt as the bottom half struggled to generate runs. The Astros' decision to sign Rafael Montero to a three-year, $34.5 million contract is being scrutinized, and his lack of success in the season opener is being monitored. Montero's success in 2022 was derived from throwing his four-seam fastball consistently higher in the zone, which he did not do in the opener.