Overview

• The Tigers selected Drew Sommers from Triple-A Toledo, and he is expected to debut this weekend against the Royals at Comerica Park.
• To make room, Detroit optioned reliever Alex Lange to Triple-A and designated infielder Ryan Kreidler for assignment to open a 40-man spot.
• Sommers posted a 2.53 ERA over 57 innings in the minors this season with 63 strikeouts, 16 walks, an opponents' average below .200 and a sub-1.00 WHIP.
• The 25-year-old features a sinker-slider mix with a fastball in the mid-90s and a slider around 82 mph that has produced a strong ground-ball profile.
• The move addresses a shortage of left-handed relief options after recent weeks with only Tyler Holton in the bullpen and other southpaws not eligible to return until September.