NFL Tickets
It is hard to believe, but the month of June is about over, and it will soon be the All-Star break, the unofficial halfway point of the MLB season. The Detroit Tigers still have a chance to contend, but they have had a very up-and-down season thus far. They will need the following five players to step up in the second half.
5. Steven Moya
Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports5. Steven Moya
With J.D. Martinez on the sidelines, the Tigers will need Steven Moya to cushion the blow to a certain extent. Moya has been battling a sore knee lately, but he has already been plenty impressive, hitting .322 with three homers for the Tigers.
4. Justin Verlander
Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports4. Justin Verlander
Although he recently went through a stretch in which he had a 1.93 ERA over seven starts, Justin Verlander has now posted a 6.75 ERA over his past three starts. The Tigers will need him to right the ship very soon.
3. Jordan Zimmermann
Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports3. Jordan Zimmermann
Although he was simply fantastic earlier on in the year, Jordan Zimmermann has posted a 6.52 ERA in five starts since returning from a groin injury. It would be huge for Detroit if he could get back to pitching the way he was.
2. Bruce Rondon
Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports2. Bruce Rondon
It seems like Tigers fans have been waiting on the emergence of Bruce Rondon for forever now, and he has been given yet another chance. Rondon has a 1.29 ERA and a 9.00 K/9 right now, and the Tigers will need him to keep that up.
1. Mark Lowe
Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports1. Mark Lowe
After signing a two-year deal to be a setup man for Detroit, Mark Lowe has posted a 10.13 ERA through his first 28 games. The Tigers desperately need him to start pitching better.
Share 
