60-Day IL
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 2/1/2026
2025 Stats
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Madden was among a handful of Detroit players who made their MLB debuts in 2024, and the righty more or less held his own. He posted a 4.30 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 23 innings of work across six appearances (one start), often pitching in a bulk relief capacity. Madden only struck out 17 batters in those 23 innings, but he fanned 102 across 79 innings for Triple-A Toledo and has a plus fastball and a plus slider, so there could be room for growth in this area at the MLB level. The big question for the 24-year-old heading into 2025 will be his role. Tarik Skubal is the only truly established starter on the roster, but the Tigers have a number of younger options with upside behind him. As a result, Madden may again work out of the bullpen. Even if he's a bulk reliever, such an arrangement would limit the youngster's ceiling. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Tigers in March of 2025.
Not set to pitch in 2025
Manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday that the Tigers have no expectation for Madden (shoulder) to pitch in any games this season, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Analysis
Madden will continue his throwing progression as the season winds down, but the Tigers are making it a priority for the 25-year-old to enter the offseason at full health rather than counting on him to contribute in the minors or majors in 2025. The right-hander made six appearances (one start) for Detroit as a rookie last season but didn't make much of a run for a spot in the Opening Day rotation in spring training before he was shut down in early March with a rotator cuff strain.
Madden will continue his throwing progression as the season winds down, but the Tigers are making it a priority for the 25-year-old to enter the offseason at full health rather than counting on him to contribute in the minors or majors in 2025. The right-hander made six appearances (one start) for Detroit as a rookie last season but didn't make much of a run for a spot in the Opening Day rotation in spring training before he was shut down in early March with a rotator cuff strain.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-32%
BAA vs RHP
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| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
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| Since 2023vs Left | .326 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 2 | |||
| Since 2023vs Right | .222 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 0 | |||
| 2025vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2025vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2024vs Left | .326 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 2 | |||
| 2024vs Right | .222 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 0 | |||
| 2023vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2023vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
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| Since 2023Home | 5.40 | 1.35 | 6.2 | 5.4 | 2.7 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | 3.86 | 1.47 | 16.1 | 7.2 | 3.3 | ||||
| 2025Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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| 2024Home | 5.40 | 1.35 | 6.2 | 5.4 | 2.7 | ||||
| 2024Away | 3.86 | 1.47 | 16.1 | 7.2 | 3.3 | ||||
| 2023Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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The Tigers all of a sudden have a decent amount of starting pitching depth, so while Madden could be ready sometime this summer, there's no guarantee a spot will be open. A 6-foot-3 righty with a plus fastball and a plus slider, Madden has thrown over 115 innings in back-to-back seasons. He still hasn't reached Triple-A, but he has made 33 appearances at Double-A, dating back to 2022. Madden's 10.2 percent walk rate was the closest thing to a blemish on his 2023 season, and while scouts project him for average control, it's not a given that he'll be a starter long term. His changeup, cutter and curveball are middling or worse offerings, and he could potentially touch triple digits with his fastball if he were working out of the bullpen. Madden won't need to be added to the 40-man roster as Rule 5 draft protection until after the 2024 season, so he needs to force the issue to debut this year.
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Ready for mound work
Madden (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
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Moved to 60-day IL
The Tigers transferred Madden (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Friday.
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Officially placed on IL
The Tigers placed Madden (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.
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Managing rotator cuff strain
The Tigers announced Friday that Madden is recovering from a strained rotator cuff in his right shoulder and will miss the start of the regular season, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
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Ineffective in relief Saturday
Madden allowed three runs on four hits and a walk across three innings of relief during Saturday's 4-0 loss to the White Sox. He struck out two.
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