Sawyer Gipson-Long has been activated by the Detroit Tigers, making him available from the bullpen for the game against the Chicago White Sox. He was out since June 26 due to neck stiffness and completed two rehab assignments, making four starts with Triple-A Toledo. Initially slated to pitch a fifth rehab game for the Mud Hens, the Tigers opted to activate him. Consequently, right-handed reliever Codi Heuer was optioned to Triple-A Toledo to clear a roster spot for Gipson-Long.
Sawyer Gipson-Long has rejoined the Detroit Tigers after being activated from his rehab assignment, making him available for the game against the White Sox.
Gipson-Long was sidelined since June 26 to address neck stiffness and underwent two separate rehab assignments, making four starts with Triple-A Toledo.
The decision was made to activate Gipson-Long for bullpen duty instead of allowing him to make a fifth rehab start for the Mud Hens.
In a related move, the Tigers optioned right-handed reliever Codi Heuer to Triple-A Toledo to accommodate Gipson-Long's return.
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