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Tigers & Red Sox: MLB's Top Rotations Clash
19 Feb
Summary
- Detroit and Boston boast MLB's top two rotations on paper.
- FanGraphs projects Boston leading with 18.0 fWAR, Tigers close at 17.3.
- Key acquisitions like Valdez, Verlander, and Suárez bolster staffs.

The Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox are poised to feature Major League Baseball's premier pitching rotations for the upcoming season. FanGraphs projects Boston's rotation to lead the majors with an 18.0 fWAR, narrowly ahead of Detroit's 17.3 fWAR.
Both teams made significant offseason additions to bolster their already strong staffs. The Tigers acquired former Cy Young winner Justin Verlander and top free agent Framber Valdez, complementing ace Tarik Skubal. The Red Sox, led by Garrett Crochet, added veteran Sonny Gray and signed free agent Ranger Suárez.
Early comparisons between projected starters suggest a fierce competition, with slight advantages identified for both teams depending on the specific matchup. The depth of both rotations, including promising young arms and veteran presences, sets the stage for a compelling season.




