Ty Madden

The Tigers all of a sudden have a decent amount of starting pitching depth, so while Madden could be ready sometime this summer, there's no guarantee a spot will be open. A 6-foot-3 righty with a plus fastball and a plus slider, Madden has thrown over 115 innings in back-to-back seasons. He still hasn't reached Triple-A, but he has made 33 appearances at Double-A, dating back to 2022. Madden's 10.2 percent walk rate was the closest thing to a blemish on his 2023 season, and while scouts project him for average control, it's not a given that he'll be a starter long term. His changeup, cutter and curveball are middling or worse offerings, and he could potentially touch triple digits with his fastball if he were working out of the bullpen. Madden won't need to be added to the 40-man roster as Rule 5 draft protection until after the 2024 season, so he needs to force the issue to debut this year.

Madden slid a bit in the 2021 Draft to the back-end of the first round and the Tigers are happy he did after how well he pitched in his first pro season in 2022. The right-hander collected a 3.01 ERA and 133:38 K:BB over 122.2 innings between High- and Double-A, performing better at the latter level. Madden is probably more of a No. 4 or No. 5 starter, but he looks like he has a decent floor and it probably won't be long before he's major-league ready.