Right-handed reliever Brenan Hanifee has returned to the Detroit Tigers, immediately following the minimum 15-day stay in Triple-A Toledo.
MINNEAPOLIS — Right-handed reliever Brenan Hanifee has returned to the Detroit Tigers, immediately following the minimum 15-day stay in Triple-A Toledo.
The Tigers optioned Hanifee to the Mud Hens on Aug. 2, creating space on the roster for three new pitchers acquired at the July 31 trade deadline.
By rule, Hanifee had to stay at the Triple-A level for 15 days.
The Tigers recalled Hanifee before the finale of a four-game series Sunday, Aug. 17, against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. To open a roster spot, the Tigers optioned left-handed reliever Brant Hurter to Triple-A Toledo.
Hanifee, 27, has been one of the Tigers' best relievers this season, registering a 3.10 EA with 12 walks and 35 strikeouts across 52⅓ innings in 46 games.
That's why it was surprising when the Tigers optioned Hanifee after the trade deadline.
This story will be updated.
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers call up reliever Brenan Hanifee, option Brant Hurter
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