All-Star outfielder Riley Greene will take to the bench as the Detroit Tigers look to avoid a series sweep against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. The Tigers (60-42) and Pirates (41-61) play at 12:35 p.

"We're a really good team," Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson said after the eighth loss in nine games. "We just got to play like it."

The Pirates, who had lost 11 of their previous 12 games, have taken the first two games of the series from the AL Central leaders.

The Detroit Tigers are looking for some semblance of a spark as they're calling up No. 10 prospect Troy Melton, who will make his Major League Baseball debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Tarik Skubal and his wife, Jessica, are welcoming a new baby to their family. It's their second child, joining Kasen.

Riley Greene will be the designated hitter for the Detroit Tigers on Monday night in Pittsburgh. The Tigers (60-40) start a three-game series at PNC Park against the Pirates (39-61) at 6:40 p.m. Catcher Jake Rogers; infielder Javier Baez; and outfielders Wenceel Perez and Jahmai Jones will be available off the bench.