42 games into the season the Tigers sit at 25-17 and second place in the AL Central, compared to 27-15 at the same point last season. After yesterday’s look at the offense, below is a glance at the pitchers.

Note: Rankings included are among starters with at least 40 IP and relievers with at least 10 IP.

Starting Pitchers

David Price has suffered a few rough outings, but his numbers are still solid with a 3.32 ERA and 82 FIP-. The Tigers ace has lived up to his role so far this season.

has suffered a few rough outings, but his numbers are still solid with a 3.32 ERA and 82 FIP-. The Tigers ace has lived up to his role so far this season. For whatever reason, Anibal Sanchez has struggled with allowing homers, which has inflated his ERA to 5.60. His FIP- sits at 111 and he has not looked dominant in many of his starts.

has struggled with allowing homers, which has inflated his ERA to 5.60. His FIP- sits at 111 and he has not looked dominant in many of his starts. Young Shane Greene began the season very strong before running into some trouble. Still, he has a 92 FIP- and 0.9 fWAR, which rank decently among starters, especially for one in his first full season in the majors.

began the season very strong before running into some trouble. Still, he has a 92 FIP- and 0.9 fWAR, which rank decently among starters, especially for one in his first full season in the majors. Alfredo Simon has been the biggest surprise in the rotation, boasting an ERA just over 3. He pitched very well in the first half of last year before having a rough second half, so it will be interesting to see how his season progresses.

has been the biggest surprise in the rotation, boasting an ERA just over 3. He pitched very well in the first half of last year before having a rough second half, so it will be interesting to see how his season progresses. With Justin Verlander recovering slowly on the DL, Kyle Lobstein has filled in admirably in the rotation. His 4.29 ERA and 103 FIP- are nothing special, but they are more than acceptable for a replacement, fifth starter.

Left-handed Relievers

Tom Gorzelanny has been decent in 13 outings, not just serving as a lefty specialist. His 3.38 ERA and 1.50 WHIP are good enough to continue using him towards the end of games.

has been decent in 13 outings, not just serving as a lefty specialist. His 3.38 ERA and 1.50 WHIP are good enough to continue using him towards the end of games. Last season, Blaine Hardy was a bit of a surprise in the Tigers bullpen. This year he has been effective, but not as shutdown, although his 4.02 ERA and 74 FIP- point to some unluckiness.

was a bit of a surprise in the Tigers bullpen. This year he has been effective, but not as shutdown, although his 4.02 ERA and 74 FIP- point to some unluckiness. Ian Krol started the year in Detroit but did not last long, struggling to get batters out. There is still hope for him, but Gorzelanny and Hardy have proven to be much better left-handed options.

Right-handed Relievers

Alex Wilson was viewed by many as the afterthought of the Rick Porcello trade, but he has been excellent for the Tigers this season. His 74 FIP- and 0.67 WHIP are very impressive and have earned him a bigger role in the bullpen.

was viewed by many as the afterthought of the Rick Porcello trade, but he has been excellent for the Tigers this season. His 74 FIP- and 0.67 WHIP are very impressive and have earned him a bigger role in the bullpen. Al Alburquerque has been the one reliever to really struggle this year, giving up 3 homers with a 4.91 ERA. With the effectiveness of other relievers, there is not much purpose in using him in high-leverage situations at this point.

has been the one reliever to really struggle this year, giving up 3 homers with a 4.91 ERA. With the effectiveness of other relievers, there is not much purpose in using him in high-leverage situations at this point. Bringing back Joba Chamberlain was a low-risk decision which has so far paid off. His 1.50 ERA and 1.67 WHIP have allowed him to be used in a setup role, which is important with the promotion of Soria to closer.

was a low-risk decision which has so far paid off. His 1.50 ERA and 1.67 WHIP have allowed him to be used in a setup role, which is important with the promotion of Soria to closer. Angel Nesbitt was not projected to start the year in Detroit, but he has surely proven that he deserves to be where he is. A FIP- of just 82 has made Nesbitt a very pleasant surprise this season.

was not projected to start the year in Detroit, but he has surely proven that he deserves to be where he is. A FIP- of just 82 has made Nesbitt a very pleasant surprise this season. The Tigers knew that last year was a bit of an anomaly for Joakim Soria , and he has show that by pitching lights out this season. Taking over the closer role was an easy transition, and his 1.42 ERA and 0.68 WHIP are just what the Tigers need in the 9th inning.

, and he has show that by pitching lights out this season. Taking over the closer role was an easy transition, and his 1.42 ERA and 0.68 WHIP are just what the Tigers need in the 9th inning. Just four pitches into Game 1, Joe Nathan was done for the season. It is an unfortunate loss, but the Tigers bullpen has actually done decently in his absence.