The Detroit Tigers are having some trouble with the starting rotation at the major league level, but in the minors, many of their top prospects are off to strong starts this season.

In his masterpiece against the Houston Astros this weekend, Tarik Skubal showed the Detroit Tigers that he has the potential to be a future ace. Matt Manning, on the other hand, has some major red flags.

Matt Manning, the top remaining pitching prospect in the Detroit Tigers organization, is set to make his MLB debut this week.

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Riley Green has suddenly skyrocketed into Baseball America’s top 10 overall prospects.

DETROIT – Going into 2021, the Detroit Tigers have exciting prospects, money to spend and a handful of solid players on their roster. Here are three free agents they could add to three prospects and three familiar faces to create a starting lineup capable of competing next season. (2020 Getty Images)If the Tigers could only pursue one free agent this offseason, it should be J.T. If the Tigers field this type of lineup, he shouldn’t be guaranteed his old spot in the No. Suggested lineupIf the Tigers made these three signings and called up Greene, here’s what the theoretical lineup could look like on Opening Day:D.J.

DETROIT – Let’s face it: The Detroit Tigers' slim playoff hopes died over the weekend when they lost all three games to the Chicago White Sox. Here’s a look at the top 10 players on the current roster, ranked based on how likely they are to be part of the team’s long-term future. While he’s playing right field this season, Cameron’s future is likely in center, where he can utilize his speed. Detroit Tigers pitcher Spencer Turnbull throws against the Chicago Cubs in the second inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. 3 on this list: He’s only under team control for three more years and he needs to show this shortened season isn’t a fluke.

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers have called up one of their top 10 prospects -- outfielder Daz Cameron -- to replace Christin Stewart on the active roster. Cameron, a 23-year-old center fielder who was acquired in the 2017 Justin Verlander trade, is the teams No. Cameron will now get a few weeks to show whether hes ready to compete at the major league level. The Tigers sit just one game behind the New York Yankees for the eighth and final American League wild card spot. The Tigers are clearly trying to get a taste for the future as they play meaningful games into mid-September.

DETROIT Do the Detroit Tigers have the best farm system in baseball? But MLBs new prospect rankings suggest the Tigers are now at the top. MLB Pipeline calculates the top farm systems using prospect points, assigning an organization 100 points for having the No. 100 prospect. MLB Pipeline ranks it as the best in terms of prospect points, but after the most recent draft, it could simply be the strongest overall.

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers now have two of the top 10 prospects in all of baseball and five players in the top 51, according to the most recent rankings update. 1 prospect in the Tigers organization, and the highest ranked first baseman and third baseman. Major League Baseballs number one draft pick Spencer Torkelson #73 of the Detroit Tigers walks to third base during the Detroit Tigers Summer Workouts at Comerica Park on July 4, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. READ: Theres no reason for Detroit Tigers to delay Casey Mize any longerMizes splitter received a rare 70 grade, and his fastball and slider each received 60 grades. Detroit Tigers coaches look on and watch as Casey Mize #74 of the Detroit Tigers warms up in the bullpen during the Detroit Tigers Summer Workouts at Comerica Park on July 14, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan.

DETROIT Say what you want about the last three years of Detroit Tigers baseball, but beneath the losing records and long, painful summers, theyve done a lot of things right during this rebuild. Detroit Tigers coaches look on and watch as Casey Mize #74 of the Detroit Tigers warms up in the bullpen during the Detroit Tigers Summer Workouts at Comerica Park on July 14, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. Due to the shortened season, Mize only needed to be off the roster for about a week to remain under team control for an additional year. But Mize isnt getting any game experience right now because COVID-19 wiped out the minor league season. Casey Mize #74 of the Detroit Tigers pitches during the Detroit Tigers Summer Workouts at Comerica Park on July 6, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan.

DETROIT Make no mistake about it: The Detroit Tigers drafted Riley Greene because of his skills at the plate. The Tigers drafted Greene No. 5 overall in 2019 because he projects to be an elite hitter, but during Mondays intrasquad game, it was his glove that stole the show. Greene drifted back to his right, timed his jump perfectly and snatched the ball before it could land in the bullpen. It looks like the Tigers have a future star waiting in the wing whenever Greene rises to the MLB level.

DETROIT This might be the most exciting time of the year for Detroit Tigers fans. Probability of being in actual Opening Day lineup: Keep dreaming! But the main reason hes included in this version of the Tigers lineup is his continuing ascent up the all-time leaderboards. Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers looks on during Spring Training workouts at the TigerTown Facility on February 17, 2020 in Lakeland, Florida. Isaac Paredes #19 of the Detroit Tigers looks on during Spring Training workouts at the TigerTown Facility on February 18, 2020 in Lakeland, Florida.