Tigers' Tyler Owens: Re-signs with Tigers on MiLB deal
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The Tigers re-signed Owens (hip) to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Owens was removed from the Tigers' 40-man roster and released over the weekend, but he's now back in the organization on a new deal. The righty is currently sidelined by a hip injury, and it's unclear when he'll be ready to pitch again with Triple-A Toledo.
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Tyler Owens: Cut loose by Detroit
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The Tigers released Owens (hip) on Friday.
Detroit designated Owens for assignment Wednesday, and after the right-hander cleared waivers, the organization opted to move on from him rather than keeping him in the fold as pitching depth at Triple-A Toledo. Prior to begin DFA'd, Owens was placed on Toledo's 7-day injured list July 16 due to a right hip injury, but he made enough progress in his recovery to make a rehab appearance at Single-A Lakeland last Friday. The 24-year-old righty should be able to land a minor-league deal once he's back to full health.
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Tigers' Tyler Owens: Designated for assignment
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The Tigers designated Owens (hip) for assignment Wednesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Owens has made three appearances for the Tigers this season, giving up one run over three innings while striking out a batter and walking three. He'll now be cast off the 40-man roster in order to free up a spot for Rafael Montero, who was acquired in a trade with Atlanta on Wednesday. Owens carries a 5.40 ERA and 1.77 WHIP in Triple-A this season and is also working his way back from a right hip injury, which lowers his chances of being claimed off waivers.
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Tigers' Tyler Owens: Back in minors
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The Tigers optioned Owens to Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.
Owens was brought up from the minor leagues to replace the injured Sawyer Gipson-Long (neck), but after giving up a run during his inning of work Wednesday against the Nationals, he'll head right back to Triple-A. Bailey Horn, the Tigers' 27th man during Wednesday's doubleheader, will remain with the big club to fill the open roster spot.
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Tigers' Tyler Owens: Summoned from Triple-A
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The Tigers recalled Owens from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday.
He'll take over the 26-man active roster spot of right-hander Sawyer Gipson-Long (neck), who was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Owens made two relief appearances for Detroit earlier this season but has spent most of the 2025 campaign pitching out of the bullpen at Toledo, where he's posted a 5.46 ERA and 1.68 WHIP over 28 innings.
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Tigers' Tyler Owens: Heading back to minors
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The Tigers optioned Owens to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
He's clearing out to make room on the roster for waiver acquisition Carlos Hernandez. Owens had just been recalled Sunday and did not make an appearance during his most recent stint with the big club.
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Tigers' Tyler Owens: Promoted Sunday
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The Tigers recalled Owens from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
The right-hander was up with the Tigers briefly in early May and will rejoin the big club Sunday after John Brebbia was designated for assignment. Owens made two scoreless appearances during his previous stint with Detroit but has a 5.74 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 23:17 K:BB across 26.2 innings with Toledo this season.
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Tigers' Tyler Owens: Heading back to Triple-A
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The Tigers optioned Owens to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.
Owens appeared in two games out of the Tigers' bullpen since being recalled from Triple-A on May 1 and allowed one hit and no walks while striking out one batter over two innings. He'll head back to Triple-A in order to make room on the Tigers' 26-man roster for Beau Brieske (ankle), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list. Owens should get another chance in the majors this season when Detroit needs to add depth to its bullpen.
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Tigers' Tyler Owens: Recalled from Toledo
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The Tigers recalled Owens from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.
Owens received a promotion to Triple-A to start the season and has since turned in a 4.50 ERA and 1.79 WHIP alongside an 11:9 K:BB through 14 innings with the Mud Hens. Despite his subpar performance, he'll be recalled to the majors for the first time to replace Kenta Maeda, who was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Owens' stay in Detroit will likely be short, however, as Beau Brieske (ankle) is nearing activation from the injured list.
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Tigers' Tyler Owens: Sent to Triple-A
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The Tigers optioned Owens to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
The 24-year-old made a strong impression during spring training with four strikeouts and no walks over 3.1 scoreless innings, but he'll still end up beginning the season in the minors. Owens could quickly be called up for his MLB debut if he's able to replicate the 2.96 ERA he posted at the Triple-A level in 2024.
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Tigers' Tyler Owens: Making impression in camp
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Owens is looking sharp so far in spring training and could push for an MLB bullpen role this season, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Owens, who was acquired last summer in the trade that sent Carson Kelly to Texas, is just 5-foot-10, but he has a unique delivery and can reach the upper 90s with his fastball. The 24-year-old pitched well following the trade, recording a 2.80 ERA and 35 strikeouts across 35.1 innings with Double-A Erie, and he figures to make the jump to Triple-A this year. Owens is also already on the 40-man roster, so if he continues to pitch well in the minors, his MLB debut might not be too far off as a member of Detroit's bullpen.
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Tigers' Tyler Owens: Shielded from Rule 5 Draft
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The Tigers selected Owens from Double-A Erie on Tuesday.
Owens started the year with Double-A Frisco for the Rangers, but he was traded to the Tigers in July. He resumed play with Double-A Erie, where he notched a 3.31 ERA in 16.1 innings of work. The 23-year-old is now protected from the Rule 5 Draft.
The Tigers acquired Owens and catcher Liam Hicks from the Rangers on Sunday in exchange for catcher Carson Kelly, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Owens will be on the move for the second time in his young career, as Texas had previously acquired him from Atlanta in January. The right-hander compiled a respectable 2.80 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with 35 strikeouts over 35.1 innings in 26 appearances with Double-A Frisco this season.
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Rangers' Tyler Owens: Shipped to Texas
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The Rangers acquired Owens from Atlanta on Friday in exchange for J.P. Martinez.
Texas needed to clear a spot on its 40-man roster for the addition of David Robertson. Owens does not need to be added to the 40-man yet but is a nice-looking relief prospect who held a 3.03 ERA and 67:22 K:BB over 65.1 frames between High-A Rome and Double-A Mississippi in 2023. The 23-year-old will likely report to Double-A Frisco to start the 2024 season.
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