Keider Montero to Start for Venezuela in WBC Semifinal

Keider Montero has been named the starting pitcher for Venezuela in Monday night's World Baseball Classic semifinal against Italy. The 25-year-old right-hander, who debuted for the Tigers in 2024, pitched three scoreless innings in a first-round win over Nicaragua. Montero, who recorded a save in the AL Division Series last year, is coming off a season where he split time between Detroit and Triple-A Toledo.