Overview

• Veteran reliever Luke Jackson was designated for assignment on August 8 after a brief three-game stint with Detroit.
• Right-hander Codi Heuer was recalled from Triple-A Toledo, will wear uniform No. 57 and is available for tonight’s game.
• Heuer was acquired from the Texas Rangers for cash considerations at the July 31 trade deadline.
• Detroit has actively reshuffled its bullpen this season, leveraging in-season transactions and performance data to bolster relief depth.
• Manager A.J. Hinch said Heuer’s recent Triple-A success shortened Jackson’s opportunity in the major-league bullpen.