TBD TBD
Starter not announced
Today · 1:10 PM ETLineup pendingNL East / AL Central
Washington Nationals vs Detroit Tigers Preview
September 23, 2026
Starting pitchers, lineup status, recent form and weather at Comerica Park.
1:10 PM ET · Comerica ParkStats availableLineups not confirmed
Starting pitchers
Framber Valdez LHP
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
ERA
4.06
104th
WHIP
1.36
134th
K/9
6.88
173rd
BB/9
3.42
134th
P-Score55i
FIP
4.17
HR/9
0.85
35th
OPS/R
0.712
IP
168.2
2026 ERA splits
Home ERA4.00
Road ERA4.02
Last 5 starts
Advanced starter metricsERA−, FIP, WAR, career vs opponent
| Metric | Starter | Valdez | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERA− | – | 96 | Park- and league-adjusted; 100 is average. |
| FIP | – | 4.17 | |
| WAR | – | 1.8 | Season value. |
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Offense vs pitcher hand
Lineups
Lineup pendingOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page
Team comparison
WSH·DET+3075th
Run differential
+3076th
73–84 Record74–83
Last 10 games
2026 head-to-head
Season Series
0—0
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Nationals?+
Washington Nationals has not announced a starter for this game.
Who is starting for the Tigers?+
Framber Valdez is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
1:10 PM ET at Comerica Park.
Where is the game being played?+
Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
P-Score is available for one starter only.