Brant Hurter Could Be Destined For Bulk-Relief Role
18 seconds agoThe Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen writes that Detroit Tigers left-hander Brant Hurter has a compelling case to start the 2025 season in the starting rotation, but he might be behind the eight ball, especially if the Tigers give Kenta Maeda another shot in a starting role. Hurter could be moved to a relief role, but another option is that Detroit will have him function in a swing role. Tarik Skubal, Reese Olson and Jack Flaherty are all locked into the starting rotation, with Alex Cobb, Jackson Jobe, Casey Mize and Keider Montero also options. The 26-year-old Hurter could be perfect in a bulk-relief role for the Tigers after he made his MLB debut in 2024. In 10 outings (one start), he allowed 13 earned runs while walking six and striking out 38 in 45 1/3 frames. Hurter has some fantasy upside in AL-only and dynasty leagues, but he may be nothing more than a matchup-based streamer in DFS in 2025, depending on his role.
Source: The Athletic - Cody Stavenhagen
Source: The Athletic - Cody Stavenhagen