Max Scherzer is starting for the Detroit Tigers in Game 6, and Justin Verlander is scheduled for Game 7. Therefore, Doug Fister's schedule is pretty much clear for the rest of the weekend.
Doug Fister available out of bullpen for Tigers in ALCS Game 6
Leyland says Fister "could be" available in pen, but said it's unlikely he'll be used. "If we need long relief tonight, we're in trouble."
— Danny Knobler (@DannyKnoblerCBS) October 19, 2013
Doesn’t hurt to have one more option available.
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