It took nearly the entire spring, but the Tigers finally set their rotation for the start of the season on Friday. As previously announced, Justin Verlander will take the hill for opening day Monday at Minnesota before being followed by Anibal Sanchez and Rick Porcello the remainder of the series.
Doug Fister will start Detroit's home opener Friday against the Yankees before Max Scherzer makes his season debut. Manager Jim Leyland has previously hinted the order could change following the first turn through the rotation.