Troy Melton Placed on 60-Day IL With Lingering Elbow Issue

The Detroit Tigers have placed right-hander Troy Melton on the 60-day injured list as he continues to deal with an elbow issue that has kept him off the mound since early spring camp. While manager A.J. Hinch noted that Melton is performing arm-strengthening work, his recovery timeline has stretched into May. The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Enmanuel de Jesus, with the team hopeful that Melton can avoid surgery and return to action later this season.