Overview

• Detroit recalled Justyn-Henry Malloy and optioned Jace Jung before Wednesday’s matchup with Cleveland.
• The change follows a seven-game losing streak that cost the Tigers their sole lead in the AL Central.
• Club officials targeted a right-handed hitter to face pitching staffs loaded with left-handers for Cleveland and Boston over the final five games.
• Malloy, 25, produced a .322 average and .955 OPS in 329 Triple-A plate appearances but has had sporadic opportunities in the majors.
• Jung was brought back five days ago when Colt Keith went on the injured list, and he is batting .106/.236/.106 over 21 MLB games after going 0-for-2 in his latest stint.