Overview

• The Tigers recalled right-hander Codi Heuer from Triple-A Toledo on Friday to make his Detroit debut in the opener against the Angels.
• To clear space on the 40-man roster, Detroit designated veteran reliever Luke Jackson for assignment after he walked five and struck out four across 4 2/3 innings in three appearances.
• Heuer, acquired from the Texas Rangers for cash considerations at the July trade deadline, brings three years of big-league experience but sat out 2022–2024 due to Tommy John surgery and an elbow fracture.
• Over the last month, Detroit’s bullpen has ranked among the bottom five in MLB in both ERA and FIP, spurring deadline additions such as Chris Paddack, Charlie Morton, Rafael Montero and Kyle Finnegan.
• In Triple-A this season, Heuer posted a 3.32 ERA between Tigers and Rangers affiliates, notching a save in 1.1 scoreless innings at Toledo while showing mid-90s velocity upon his return.