TYLER HOLTON NEWS

Snags third save Holton picked up the save in Friday's 5-4 win against the Blue Jays, pitching a clean inning with no strikeouts.

Impact The 28-year-old southpaw required only 10 pitches to safely lock up his fourth career save against the six, seven and eight hitters in the Toronto lineup. Detroit manager A.J. Hinch was playing the matchups in this game, as the Tigers' usual closer, Jason Foley, pitched against the Blue Jays' heart-of-the order in the eighth inning. However, Holton may see more save chances in the future, as he's been solid since May 25, going 3-for-3 in save opportunities while pitching to a 2.70 ERA across 26.2 innings.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Snags third save Holton picked up his third save of the year in Friday's 5-4 win against the Blue Jays, pitching a clean inning with no strikeouts.

Impact The 28-year-old southpaw required only 10 pitches to safely lock up his fourth career save while facing the 6-7-8 hitters in the Toronto lineup. Detroit manager A.J. Hinch was playing matchups in this game as the Tigers' usual closer, Jason Foley, pitched against the heart of the Blue Jays' order in the eighth inning. However, Holton may see more save chances in the future, as he's been solid since May 25, going 3-for-3 in save opportunities while pitching to a 2.70 ERA across 26.2 innings.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Records win Monday Holton (4-1) tossed 1.2 scoreless innings of relief to earn the win in Monday's 1-0 victory over the Guardians.

Impact After Detroit starter Keider Montero was lights out through 6.1 innings, Holton got the call to get the last two outs of the seventh with a runner on and the game tied 0-0. The lefty escaped the frame, then breezed through the top of the eighth before snagging the win when the Tigers scored once in the bottom of the inning. After a dominant 2023 campaign in which he posted a 2.11 ERA and 0.87 WHIP across 85.1 innings, Holton has taken a slight step back in 2024, though he's still been very solid with a 3.64 ERA and identical 0.87 WHIP. The ratios alone give him some fantasy appeal, though his value would increase if he slid into the closer role at some point.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Earns second save Holton struck out the only batter he faced and earned a save over the Angels on Sunday.

Impact Holton entered a 7-6 game after Shelby Miller was hammered for five runs in the ninth inning. Holton halted the comeback attempt and earned his first save since May 25. Jason Foley likely wasn't available after recording four outs Saturday and the team didn't want to rush him out of the bullpen after Miller's ninth-inning collapse. Holton has a 4.04 ERA with a 34:9 K:BB through 42.1 frames.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as opener Wednesday Holton will serve as the Tigers' opening pitcher in Wednesday's game versus the Phillies, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact With left-handed sluggers Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper in the top three of the batting order, the Phillies are targets for southpaw openers. Holton will be followed by Keider Montero, who will be called up from Triple-A Toledo and will be deployed as a bulk reliever.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Looks better Saturday Holton pitched a scoreless inning of relief with a strikeout in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, lowering his spring ERA to 4.50.

Impact Holton had allowed runs in each of his last two spring appearances, but he was sharper Saturday. The lefty now has four strikeouts across four Grapefruit League innings, to go along with a 0.75 WHIP. Holton emerged as a key weapon for the Tigers in 2023, posting a 2.11 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 74 strikeouts across 85.1 innings, working primarily as a long reliever. The southpaw will likely serve in a similar capacity this year, and while he may vulture a few wins, his fantasy value figures to be inconsistent coming out of the bullpen.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Handles bulk role Holton allowed a run on two hits and struck out two without walking a batter over 3.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Dodgers on Tuesday.

Impact Alex Faedo (finger) was initially lined up for bulk innings Tuesday, but he was placed on the injured list. Holton did a decent job in his longest outing of the season, limiting the damage to J.D. Martinez's fourth-inning solo home run. Holton has pitched well this year with a 2.13 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 70:17 K:BB through 80.1 innings over 55 appearances (one start). He could continue to be an option as a bulk reliever over the final two weeks of the season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first save Holton picked up the save in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Pirates, striking out one over one-third of a scoreless inning.

Impact Holton entered the game with two outs in the bottom of the ninth as the Pirates tried to mount a late comeback, down three with the bases loaded. After getting down to a full count, the lefty then managed to strike out Ke'Bryan Hayes looking on a changeup to slam the door on Pittsburgh and record his first save of the season. It was a nice bounceback effort for Holton after blowing a save in his last appearance and he's now recorded at least one strikeout in four straight outings.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Stavenhagen: Tigers are scheduled to start Tyler Holton as... - The Athletic Tigers are scheduled to start Tyler Holton as an opener Thursday night against the Phillies. Reese Olson had been slated to start before Wed...

JUNE 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Starting Thursday's game Holton will start for the Tigers on Thursday in Philadelphia, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Reese Olson had been on tap to start Wednesday before the game was postponed due to air quality conditions and now the Tigers have decided to go with Holton for the makeup game. It will be the first major-league start for Holton, who has a 2.32 ERA in 17 relief appearances.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers two scoreless innings Holton allowed two hits while striking out two over two scoreless innings in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Phillies.

Impact Horton has been solid of late for the Tigers, pitching to a 1.76 ERA over his last eight appearances (15.1 innings). The rookie left-hander lowered his ERA to 2.32 with a 0.94 WHIP and 23:8 K:BB through 31 innings this season while earning more high-leverage work in Detroit.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Holton was recalled Saturday from Triple-A Toledo.

Impact Holton will join the Tigers' bullpen ahead of Saturday's game against the Giants. He figures to operate in mid-relief.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss out on Opening Day roster The Tigers will option Holton to Triple-A Toledo on Thursday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Holton appeared to be in decent standing for a bullpen spot throughout most of camp, but he'll end up beginning the season in the minors with the Tigers opting to include non-roster invitees Trey Wingenter and Chasen Shreve in the Opening Day bullpen. The 26-year-old southpaw should be Detroit's top choice for a call-up if the team requires an extra lefty arm out of the bullpen at any point this season.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roster spot looks more secure With Will Vest optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Friday, Holton seems to stand a better chance of making Detroit's Opening Day roster.

Impact Vest pitched in 59 games for the Tigers last season, but he'll begin the year with the Mud Hens, which could open up a spot in the majors for Holton. The lefty appeared in 10 games with Arizona in 2022, posting a 3.00 ERA and 1.11 WHIP across nine innings. He'll likely be a low-leverage option at best, though he could be useful against left-handed hitters.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Detroit The Tigers claimed Holton off waivers from Arizona on Friday

Impact After being DFA'd by Arizona to free a spot for Andrew Chafin, Holton will now compete for a spot in the Tigers' bullpen. The 26-year-old lefty made 10 appearances for the D-backs last season, posting a 3.00 ERA and 1.11 WHIP through nine frames. Casey Mize (elbow/back) was placed on the 60-day IL to make room for Holton on the 40-man roster.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster Holton was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.

Impact As a result of the team officially signing Andrew Chafin, Holton was removed from the 40-man roster. The left-hander will now either get claimed by another team, be released outright or remain with Triple-A Reno, the last of which seems the most likely. Overall, Holton appeared in 10 games with the Diamondbacks in 2022, allowing three runs over nine innings while recording six strikeouts.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Holton was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Impact He was recalled Wednesday and never got into a game before being sent back to Triple-A. Holton has a 3.00 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and six strikeouts in nine innings over 10 MLB appearances.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors Holton was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.

Impact The 26-year-old was sent to Reno in late August but will rejoin the big club Wednesday with Ryne Nelson (shoulder) headed to the injured list. Holton has pitched in 10 games for Arizona this year and has allowed three earned runs with a 6:2 K:BB over nine innings.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Saturday Holton was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Saturday.

Impact Holton has spent most of the season in Reno and has recorded a 3.29 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 27.1 innings over 18 relief appearances in the minors. The southpaw should pitch mainly in low-leverage situations but will be able to handle multi-inning outings if needed.

JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Holton was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Saturday.

Impact Holton tossed two scoreless innings as a reliever against the Dodgers on Friday, but he'll head back to the minors a day later. Kyle Nelson was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list as part of a corresponding move.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back with big club Holton was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Impact Holton had his contract selected by Arizona in late April, and he was sent back to Reno a day later after delivering a scoreless frame in his major-league debut. The left-hander has struggled early in the season at Triple-A this year with a 5.65 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 14:9 K:BB across 14.1 innings.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A Holton was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Thursday.

Impact Holton had his contract selected earlier in the day but didn't even last a full 24 hours on the major-league roster. He did get to make his big-league debut, striking out one batter while allowing two hits in a scoreless inning of relief against the Cardinals.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE