Francisco Liriano
RP FA
Sat 7/28/18 9:54 AM

Liriano won't make his scheduled turn through the rotation Saturday against the Indians after he was hospitalized Friday when he had an allergic reaction, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Liriano was deemed fine after being evaluated by doctors, but it seems the Tigers aren't eager to hand him a starter's workload a day after the health scare. Blaine Hardy will thus re-enter the rotation to make the spot start in Liriano's stead, though the latter could still be available out of the bullpen. Expect Liriano to reprise his starting role with the Tigers at some point next week, assuming he isn't traded elsewhere before his next turn comes up.

Francisco Liriano
RP FA
Fri 7/20/18 4:52 PM

Liriano (back) threw off a mound with no discomfort Friday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Liriano left with back tightness in his last start Sunday, but he was not placed on the disabled list and is scheduled to start Monday in Kansas City. It appears that he's on track to do just that, barring setbacks.

Francisco Liriano
RP FA
Sun 7/15/18 4:56 PM

Liriano exited in the third inning of his start Sunday in the Tigers' 6-3 win over the Astros with lower-back tightness. He gave up one run on one hit and three walks and struck out three in the outing, but didn't factor into the decision.
EDGE Analysis
Liriano previously spent about a month on the disabled list this season with a hamstring injury, so this represents a new concern for the southpaw. He'll receive treatment over the All-Star break with the hope of gaining clearance to start during the three-game series with the Royals that begins July 23. The 34-year-old closes the first half with a 4.67 ERA and 1.41 WHIP across 79 innings.

Francisco Liriano
RP FA
Mon 7/9/18 11:40 PM

Liriano allowed seven earned runs on eight hits and a walk over 2.1 innings but did not factor into the decision in Monday's game against the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Liriano probably deserved to take a loss in this one, but the Tigers rallied from five runs down to tie the game before falling 10-9 in 10 innings. After posting a 3.35 ERA across his first seven starts of the season, the veteran lefty now has a 6.31 ERA in his last seven outings. Liriano is becoming increasingly hard to trust in fantasy, and he should probably be avoided in his next start, which is scheduled for Sunday in Houston.

Francisco Liriano
RP FA
Wed 7/4/18 8:22 PM

Liriano (3-5) took the loss Wednesday against the Cubs, allowing three runs on five hits and five walks over six innings. He struck out five.
EDGE Analysis
Liriano posted a quality start but the Detroit bats didn't fully wake up in a 5-2 loss. The five walks are a new season high, and the lefty is somewhat lucky that he only allowed three runs with so much traffic on the basepaths. Either way, Liriano now has back-to-back quality starts, though he's taken the loss each time. He'll carry a 4.03 ERA into his next outing, which is scheduled for Monday in Tampa Bay.

Francisco Liriano
RP FA
Sat 6/30/18 3:43 AM

Liriano (3-4) took the loss Friday, allowing three runs on seven hits and four walks over six innings while striking out four as the Tigers fell 3-2 to the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
The left-hander's control wasn't sharp, as he threw only 51 of 89 pitches for strikes, but Liriano still kept the Tigers in the game and delivered his sixth quality start of the season. He'll carry a 3.99 ERA into his next outing Wednesday on the road against the Cubs.

Francisco Liriano
RP FA
Fri 6/22/18 4:55 PM

Liriano (hamstring) will start Saturday's game against the Indians, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Liriano landed on the disabled list in late May with the right hamstring strain, and is ready to return to the Tigers after a rehab start last Sunday. The 34-year-old has a 3.90 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with a 45:29 K:BB over 10 starts (57.2 innings) with the Tigers this season.

Francisco Liriano
RP FA
Tue 6/19/18 5:12 PM

Manager Ron Gardenhire said Liriano (hamstring) will return from the disabled list to start against the Indians over the weekend, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Liriano was roughed up in a rehab appearance over the weekend, allowing eight runs on 11 hits in four innings, but he didn't experience any setbacks with his injured hamstring and will thus make his next start for the big club. Gardenhire didn't specify which game Liriano would start, but he's lined up to pitch Friday on regular rest. The veteran compiled a 3.90 ERA across 10 starts before landing on the shelf. His return will likely push Blaine Hardy to a relief role.

Francisco Liriano
RP FA
Mon 6/18/18 11:52 AM

Liriano's (hamstring) Sunday rehab start for Triple-A Toledo did not go well, as he allowed eight runs on 11 hits and a pair of homers over four innings.
EDGE Analysis
Liriano can at least take comfort in the fact that he struck out seven while walking none, but the outing was a poor one overall. If the Tigers deem the veteran lefty to be nonetheless ready to return to the majors, he would be on schedule to pitch Friday in Cleveland, but if the poor showing gives them second thoughts, he may end up making at least one more rehab appearance.

Francisco Liriano
RP FA
Tue 6/12/18 5:09 PM

Liriano (hamstring) will make a minor-league rehab start Sunday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Liriano said he felt good after throwing 60 pitches in a simulated game Tuesday, clearing the way for him to join a minor-league affiliate for at least one rehab start. If all goes well during Sunday's outing, Liriano could make his next start for the Tigers. Prior to landing on the disabled list, Liriano compiled a 3.90 ERA across 57.2 innings (10 starts).