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Tigers Option Enmanuel De Jesus, Recall Burch Smith Before Brewers Game 2

Detroit seeks bullpen stability following Enmanuel De Jesus' rough start.

Overview

  • The Tigers made the bullpen swap before the second game of their series against the Brewers at Comerica Park.
  • Enmanuel De Jesus was sent to Triple-A Toledo for performance reasons after giving up seven runs over 1⅓ innings in the previous 12-4 loss.
  • Through six outings this season, De Jesus carried a 10.13 ERA across eight innings.
  • Detroit called up 36-year-old right-hander Burch Smith, who posted a 1.80 ERA with no walks and 16 strikeouts in 10 innings at Triple-A.
  • The move included a 40-man roster adjustment, and Smith brings a lengthy MLB résumé that includes a 5.79 ERA over 247⅓ innings in 152 games.