As the Detroit Tigers maintain their strong push at the top of the AL Central, they’ll have to adjust their pitching rotation. Starter Reese Olson has been placed on the injured list due to an injury to his right ring finger, per Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. In response, the team has called up right-handed reliever Chase Lee, and manager A.J. Hinch has confirmed that Wednesday’s game will be a bullpen outing.
TL;DR
- Reese Olson lands on the IL with a right ring finger injury.
- Chase Lee, a sidearming reliever, is recalled from Triple-A Toledo.
- Wednesday’s series finale against the Cardinals will be a bullpen day for Detroit.
Olson Hits the IL
Reese Olson, a key piece of Detroit’s young rotation heading into the season, had gotten off to a strong start. Over nine starts, he recorded a 2.95 ERA with 46 strikeouts across 55 innings. The Tigers had relied on his ability to pitch deep into games, so his absence creates a temporary gap at the back of the rotation.
The team has not announced a timeline for his return, and finger injuries—particularly on a pitcher’s throwing hand—can be difficult to manage. Detroit is expected to proceed with caution.
Chase Lee Gets the Call
With Olson sidelined, the Tigers have called up Chase Lee, a quirky right-handed reliever known for his deceptive sidearm delivery. Nicknamed “The Viper” during his college days at Texas, Lee has steadily built a solid reputation in the minors.
This is Lee’s second stint in the majors this season, and he’s expected to be a key contributor in the middle innings of the upcoming bullpen game.
