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After making two starts for the Tigers to begin his MLB career, Melton shifted to the bullpen for the first time Tuesday and didn't skip a beat. The rookie righty was moved to a relief role after Detroit added veterans Chris Paddack and Charlie Morton to its rotation before the trade deadline to supplement the trio of Tarik Skubal,

Detroit Tigers rookie right-hander Troy Melton finally made his bullpen debut Tuesday night, throwing two scoreless innings against the Minnesota Twins. He might have gotten a third inning if not for a lengthy delay when home plate umpire Chad Fairchild exited in the seventh inning after taking a foul tip off the mask.