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Tigers option struggling reliever Beau Brieske to Triple-A Toledo
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Detroit Tigers optioned reliever Beau Brieske to Triple-A Toledo on Thursday, one day after the right-hander was hit hard in a 10-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Brieske gave up five runs, three hits and two walks in 1/3 inning on Wednesday night. The poor outing, which lifted his ERA to 6.55, led to his demotion to the minors. 'We've just got to get him to execute better,' Tigers manager AJ Hinch said Thursday before Detroit faced Baltimore in the deciding matchup of a three-game series. 'He needs a reset to get himself back in the strike zone. Utilizing all his pitches will lead to better results.' Brieske has allowed 16 earned runs, 24 hits and 12 walks in just 22 innings this season. The Tigers hoped he could work his way out of the funk, but his struggle against the Orioles was telling. 'Last night was kind of the end of the conversation, where it came to now is the time to do it,' Hinch said. 'This has been building over the course of a few outings for him, where execution just wasn't going well for him.' The Tigers filled the void in the bullpen by recalling left-hander Matt Gage from Toledo. 'He's been really good,' Hinch said. 'He really has performed his way here. It's a reward for him for dominating Triple-A.' Gage was 1-1 with a 1.67 ERA in 23 appearances with the Mud Hens. To make room for Gage on the 40-man roster, RHP Jackson Jobe was transferred to the 60-day injured list. ___ AP MLB:
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30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Detroit Tigers promote Dylan Smith for MLB debut — two days after 25th birthday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two days ago, Dylan Smith celebrated his 25th birthday. And now Smith is celebrating his first taste of the big leagues. The Detroit Tigers called him up from Triple-A Toledo on Friday, May 30, before their series opener against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Smith's first appearance will be his MLB debut Advertisement The right-hander, whom the Tigers selected No. 74 overall out of Alabama as their third-round pick in the 2021 draft, worked as a starting pitcher for the first three years of his professional career, with injuries shortening his 2023 and 2024 campaigns. SADDLE UP: Aces then and now: Justin Verlander wants Tigers to 'ride that horse' Tarik Skubal Detroit Tigers pitcher Dylan Smith (86) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fourth inning during spring training at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Florida, on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. He transitioned to the bullpen in 2025. Smith posted a 1.61 ERA with eight walks and 32 strikeouts across 22⅓ innings in 14 relief appearances for Double-A Erie (12 games) and Triple-A Toledo (two games). He primarily throws fastballs and sliders, but he also features a changeup and a curveball. Advertisement His Triple-A debut occurred May 23. That day, Smith struck out all three batters — from the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates — in the final inning of the game: Jack Suwinski (swinging, 94.3 mph fastball), Matt Gorski (swinging, 83.7 mph slider) and Liover Peguero (swinging, 84.9 mph slider). His fastball maxed out at 96.9 mph with the Mud Hens. And his slider had a 75% whiff rate. [ MUST LISTEN: Make "Days of Roar" your go-to Detroit Tigers podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts (Apple, Spotify) ] Alex Cobb begins rehab assignment Right-hander Alex Cobb — sidelined with a right hip injury — hasn't pitched in a competitive game since signing a one-year, $15 million contract in December 2024, but that's about to change. The 37-year-old will start Friday for High-A West Michigan, beginning a rehab assignment. Advertisement NO. 2: Tigers catcher Jake Rogers puts team first after shifting to backup role Cobb completed bullpen sessions in preparation for his rehab assignment — and he received many injections to treat inflammation in his right hip. His individual pitches were outstanding in bullpens, but he struggled to move his body, especially on plays where he had to cover first base. He has pitched just 16⅓ innings over the past two seasons, all with the Cleveland Guardians last season. From 2022-23, he registered a 3.80 ERA with 282 strikeouts across 301 innings in 56 starts with the San Francisco Giants. When healthy, Cobb has proven to be an effective pitcher. Ryan Cusick claimed off waivers The Tigers claimed right-handed reliever Ryan Cusick off waivers from the Athletics. The 25-year-old was the No. 24 overall pick in the 2021 draft. Advertisement Cusick has been optioned to Triple-A Toledo. He posted a 6.75 ERA with 13 walks and 11 strikeouts across 14⅔ innings in 13 relief appearances with Triple-A Las Vegas, an affiliate of the Athletics. He throws a four-seam fastball, slider and sinker, with his four-seamer averaging 95.4 mph and his slider generating a 33.3% whiff rate. Cusick began his professional career with the Atlanta Braves, spending one season in their organization. In March 2022, he was shipped to the Athletics (with Cristian Pache, Shea Langeliers and Joey Estes) in the Matt Olson trade. Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@ or follow him @EvanPetzold. Advertisement Listen to our weekly Tigers show "Days of Roar" every Monday afternoon on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at Order your copy of 'Roar of 125: The Epic History of the Detroit Tigers!' by the Free Press at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers promote RHP Dylan Smith; Alex Cobb injury update
