Tyler Owens has rejoined the Tigers on a minor league contract shortly after being released. He was previously designated for assignment due to the Tigers acquiring Rafael Montero while he was on the injured list with a hip issue. Owens was unable to be placed on waivers because of his injury. Following a few days to consider offers from other teams, he chose to re-sign with the Tigers. Owens has limited MLB experience but has shown solid performance in the minors with a 3.73 ERA over 147 1/3 innings in the 2023 season.
Tyler Owens has re-signed with the Tigers on a minor league deal after being released. The sides reunited quickly following his designation for assignment.
Owens, 24, was on the minor league injured list due to a hip injury when he was designated for assignment after the acquisition of Rafael Montero.
Teams cannot place injured players on outright waivers, forcing the Tigers to either trade or release Owens due to his DFA status.
Owens had a limited major league track record, debuting with the Tigers earlier this year and pitching three innings, allowing one earned run.
From the start of 2023 to present, he has pitched 147 1/3 innings in the minors with a 3.73 ERA, 23.1% strikeout rate, and 9.4% walk rate.
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