The Detroit Tigers' pitching staff just can't catch a break. Just as the team was hoping to get some much-needed reinforcements on the mound, another arm went down in Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

In the top of the third inning at Comerica Park, right-hander Ty Madden took a 107.9 mph line drive off his pitching arm—a scary moment for any pitcher. The ball, hit by Yohendrick Piñango, sent Madden to the ground before he was checked by a team trainer and ultimately pulled from the game. Burch Smith came on in relief.

Madden had entered the game with two outs in the second inning, with the Tigers trailing 2-0. He was expected to handle the bulk of the workload in what manager A.J. Hinch had planned as a bullpen day, following opener Brenan Hanifee and reliever Brant Hurter. Instead, Madden faced just two batters before his night ended abruptly, forcing the Tigers to use their fourth pitcher of the game with only six outs recorded.

It's been a tough stretch for Detroit's pitching staff, and this latest blow disrupts Hinch's strategy for managing the game. Madden, who had been solid with a 2.38 ERA over 11⅓ innings this season in two previous bulk relief appearances, now faces an uncertain recovery timeline.

For now, Tigers fans will be watching closely for updates on Madden's condition. In the meantime, the bullpen will have to rally—and maybe it's time to double-check your own pitching gear. After all, a good compression sleeve or protective padding might not prevent every comebacker, but it can make a difference when you're on the mound.