The bats and the bullpen were both strong in this one.

It’s too little, too late for the playoff chase in 2026, but the Detroit Tigers showed this week they’re still capable of playing clean baseball.

Detroit Tigers prospect River Ryan, who was acquired in the deadline deal for Tarik Skubal, will start on Wednesday for Triple-A Toledo.

The Detroit Tigers acquired a quality pitcher in the Tarik Skubal trade, and he finally made his debut with the organization.

The one-run losses this year have generally fallen into one of two categories in 2026: bullpen blowups or missed opportunities. Tuesday was the latter.

The Tigers could have significant payroll flexibility this winter, and a long list of potential free-agent fits includes Jazz Chisholm Jr., Randy Arozarena, Michael King and David Bednar.

Right-hander River Ryan threw two innings for Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Sept. 9. He allowed two hits and struck out two.

Detroit is wasting too many opportunities with runners in scoring position.

River Ryan, the Tigers’ top-ranked pitching prospect since coming over from the Dodgers in the Tarik Skubal trade, began his Tigers organizational tenure on Wednesday afternoon with two scoreless innings and two strikeouts in a start for Triple-A Toledo at Iowa.