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With Kyle Finnegan (groin) landing on the injured list on Thursday, Madden will get another chance to prove his worth at the MLB level over the final 10 games of the regular season. He holds a 3.46 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP over 39 innings with the Tigers this season.

Madden returns to the minors to free up a spot on Detroit’s roster for veteran reliever Tyler Kinley. The 26-year-old has operated in a swingman-type capacity, making 17 appearances, including one start. He’s posted a respectable 3.46 ERA across 39 innings of work. He still has minor league options left, which is why he drew the short straw in a roster crunch.

Madden struck out two batters in the contest while issuing a pair of walks. He took over after Tyler Holton worked the first two innings in a bullpen game for the Tigers and remained in as the Tigers took the lead in the fourth inning. While he has been great in a swingman role for the Tigers, there’s a chance that he gets moved back to the rotation next week if both Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize are dealt as anticipated.

Madden provides Detroit with an extra long relief option out of the bullpen with starter Jack Flaherty landing on the injured list with a flexor issue. The 26-year-old has posted an encouraging 3.15 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 23/5 K/BB ratio across 20 innings in a versatile swingman role this season.

Madden understandably loses his spot on Detroit’s roster with two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal coming back from the injured list. The 26-year-old righty has posted a respectable 3.15 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 23/5 K/BB ratio across 20 innings in a versatile swingman role over the last few weeks. He makes sense in a low-leverage innings-eating role on a contender.

Madden got plenty of help from Detroit’s offense and reeled off three scoreless frames before running into trouble when Junior Caminero connected for a two-run homer. He wound up being lifted after recording just one out in the frame and didn’t stick around long enough to qualify for a win in his return from the injured list. His time in Detroit’s rotation is probably going to be over later this week with Justin Verlander (hip) seemingly getting close to returning from the injured list. He’s shown enough promise that he would make sense as a long relief option in the postseason.

Madden returns to Detroit’s rotation to take the ball for Monday’s series opener against the Rays after missing just over two weeks with a forearm injury. The 26-year-old has shown some promise with a strong 2.38 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 12/2 K/BB ratio across 11 1/3 innings over three starts for the Tigers this season. It’s not exactly the easiest of matchups considering Tampa Bay has been one of the best lineups in baseball this season. However, Madden represents a worthwhile streaming option in deeper mixed leagues since this road matchup is in pitcher-friendly Tropicana Field.

Madden will either start Monday’s game against Tampa Bay, or they will have him pitch in bulk behind an opener. The right-hander will miss just over the minimum 15 days after being hit in the forearm by a 107.9 mph line drive. Madden is worth streaming consideration against weaker lineups, but Tampa Bay — and his first time back on the mound in a bit — make it a risky proposition.

Madden has been on the shelf since May 16 with a contusion on his right forearm. The 26-year-old is eligible to come off the injured list Sunday, and could be an option for Detroit at some point in June if his rehab start — or starts — go well.

Madden was drilled in the forearm by a 107.9 mph line drive during Friday’s contest against the Jays. Fortunately, he didn’t suffer any structural damage, but after playing catch on Saturday he was still experiencing enough soreness that the Tigers opted to sit him down for a couple of weeks. Will Vest was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move on Sunday.

He’ll head for further evaluation and likely X-rays to rule out any potential fractures. Expect the Tigers to provide an update on the right-hander’s status after the game.

Madden also struck out five and walked two while posting a 29 percent CSW and a 60 percent strike rate overall. Madden was really efficient in two-strike counts, thanks to a slider and cutter combination that each had a 17 percent swinging strike rate to right-handers. Interestingly, his slider was over two mph slower than his last outing, with almost three inches more drop. The pitch was really effective today, so perhaps some tweaks are happening here. All of the damage against Madden came in one inning when he allowed a single, a walk, and a three-run home run. We would still be really cautious with him next week against the Blue Jays.

Madden gave up four hits, walked none and struck out seven. It was an impressive 2026 debut for Madden. The 26-year-old right-hander was called up Monday and could be a factor in the Tigers’ pitching plan going forward given the injuries the team is currently dealing with. Madden came in as the bulk pitcher after Tyler Holton started and threw five scoreless innings. He will likely be used in similar fashion against the Royals this weekend.

Madden gets the call to replace back-to-back Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal on Detroit’s roster. No pressure. The 26-year-old figures to operate in long relief out of the bullpen after posting a 4.71 ERA across 21 innings for Triple-A Toledo this season. He hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since 2024.

Neither right-hander had a realistic shot at cracking the team’s Opening Day roster, so there are no surprises here. Madden, 26, will open the season in the rotation at Triple-A Toledo. Both hurlers should have an opportunity to pitch for the Tigers at some point during the 2026 campaign.

Madden was facing mostly regulars, too, and he made quick work of them, throwing just 21 pitches today. The 26-year-old Madden missed all of 2025 with a shoulder strain suffered in spring training, and he’s well down the Tigers’ rotation depth chart at the moment. He’d have more of a chance of contributing as a reliever, but the Tigers will probably have him start games in Triple-A initially.