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Tigers Recall Lefty Brant Hurter as Brenan Hanifee Is Optioned Before Guardians Series

The timing of the option prevents Hanifee from returning before October except as an injury replacement.

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Overview

  • Detroit posted the move Monday, recalling Hurter from Triple-A Toledo and optioning Hanifee, with Hurter active Tuesday for the Cleveland series opener.
  • Because of MLB option rules, Hanifee cannot be recalled for the rest of the regular season unless replacing an injured player, though he remains postseason eligible despite a 3.00 ERA and five straight scoreless outings.
  • Hurter was sent down Aug. 17 to address command issues, then experienced back discomfort that delayed his return until Sept. 6 for three Triple-A outings without a walk.
  • Hurter has produced a 2.45 ERA with 62 strikeouts in 58⅔ innings this season and gives Detroit a third left-handed bullpen option for Cleveland’s left-leaning lineup.
  • Veterans Paul Sewald, Kyle Finnegan and Matt Vierling are expected back soon, signaling more roster decisions as the Tigers shape their postseason group.