Tigers vs Mets, May 13, 2026: How to Watch, Odds, Predictions, and More

TL;DR

The Detroit Tigers face the New York Mets on May 13, 2026, after a 10-2 loss in their series opener. Framber Valdez returns from suspension to start for the Tigers against Mets' Christian Scott.

Key points

Detroit Tigers lost 10-2 to New York Mets in series opener
Framber Valdez returns from a five-game suspension to start for Tigers
Christian Scott is making his fourth start of the season for the Mets

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The Detroit Tigers need a cleaner start and more life at the plate Wednesday night after opening their three-game road series against the New York Mets with a 10-2 loss.

Jack Flaherty lasted 3 2/3 innings and gave up three runs, while the Tigers’ offense did little to keep pace. Detroit now turns to Framber Valdez, who returns from a five-game suspension and gets a chance to steady the series.

Valdez enters as the Tigers’ No. 2 starter, but he is coming off one of his roughest starts of the season. In that outing, the 32-year-old allowed 10 runs (seven earned) on nine hits (three home runs) and a walk while striking out three before the incident that led to the suspension.

The Mets counter with Christian Scott, a right-hander making his fourth start of the season. His season debut lasted only 1 1/3 innings after issuing five walks, plunking a batter and balking before he was pulled. His next two outings were sharper, as he threw five and 4 2/3 innings, respectively, with a 2.79 and a 2.50 FIP while striking out 14 over that stretch.

Scott has only pitched a dozen games in his major league career, and none have come against the Tigers.