Brieske among options for saves in Detroit

AMERICAN LEAGUE


Detroit Tigers
NEWS: The Tigers optioned RHP Jason Foley to AAA-Toledo; RHP Brenan Hanifee is made the Opening Day roster.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN:. The Tigers bullpen was very much in flux, but this move comes as a bit of an Opening Day surprise despite Foley’s poor spring performance. Foley allowed five runs over 7.1 innings in Grapefruit League action but posted an impressive 10:0 K:BB. The 29-year-old led the Tigers with 28 saves last season and was expected to be a key part of Detroit’s bullpen heading into 2025. However, the team has opted to start him in the minors to refine his form. In his absence, Beau Brieske, Tyler Holton, Tommy Kahnle, and Will Vest are among the candidates for save opportunities in what...

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