Troy Melton listened intently to Tigers pitching coach Chris Fetter’s instructions. With Melton’s pitch count approaching 90 with two outs in the fifth inning, he was likely on his last batter in his Major League debut.

Spencer Horwitz hit his first career grand slam and Bailey Falter matched a career-high with eight strikeouts to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-1 win and sweep of the Detroit Tigers.

As expected, the Detroit Tigers have promoted right-hander Troy Melton to make his major league debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon. To open a spot on the active roster, Tarik Skubal has been moved to the paternity list.

Right-hander Carlos Hernández has a 6.17 ERA with 19 walks and 34 strikeouts across 35 innings, including an 8.68 ERA with the Detroit Tigers.

Tigers' No. 10 prospect Troy Melton set to make his MLB debut on Wednesday vs. Pirates MLB Pipeline has showered praise on Melton, with their scouting report going as far as to say that he could be the Tigers' next "high-rising pitcher" in the style of Tarik Skubal.