Detroit Tigers activate Sawyer Gipson-Long from injured list, send him to bullpen
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Sawyer Gipson-Long has rejoined the Detroit Tigers after an injury-related absence since June 26, due to neck stiffness. He completed four rehab assignments with Triple-A Toledo, posting a 5.17 ERA. The Tigers activated him for the August 13 game against the White Sox, opting to send Codi Heuer down to Triple-A to make space. Gipson-Long has indicated his readiness to embrace any role on the team, whether it involves pitching in the bullpen or starting games. He currently holds a 4.70 ERA in 23 innings with the Tigers.
In total, Gipson-Long made four rehab starts with Triple-A Toledo before returning to the Tigers. He posted a 5.17 ERA with four walks and 17 strikeouts.
Gipson-Long hasn't pitched for the Tigers since June 26 because of neck stiffness that required two separate rehab assignments.
Whatever they need me to do, if they need to put me in the bullpen, if I need to just eat innings, if I need to start, whatever I got to do to help the team win.
He owns a 4.70 ERA with the Tigers, spanning 23 innings in five games (two starts), with four walks and 18 strikeouts.
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