Overview

• The Tigers will select Sommers' contract from Triple-A Toledo, with his first appearance expected during this weekend's series at Comerica Park.
• Corresponding moves are required on both the 26- and 40-man rosters before Friday's opener against Kansas City.
• Reporting has identified Tommy Kahnle's roster spot as potentially at risk as the club makes room for Sommers.
• Sommers has logged a 2.53 ERA across 57 innings this season with 63 strikeouts and 16 walks between Double-A Erie and Triple-A Toledo.
• The 25-year-old works off a mid-90s sinker and an ~82 mph slider that have produced a high ground-ball rate and minimal home runs allowed.