The Detroit Tigers are adding a second left-hander to the bullpen ahead of this weekend’s series against the Kansas City Royals. The Tigers will select the contract of reliever Drew Sommers from Triple-A Toledo before Friday night’s opener at Comerica Park.

Detroit Tigers reliever Tommy Kahnle owns a 5.10 ERA over 47⅔ innings in 50 games during the 2025 season, including 22 runs in his last 14⅓ innings.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/tigers as Tigers Officially Call-Up Intriguing Reliever, Option Former Closer.

The Tigers promoted Sommers from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday for his MLB debut, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

The Detroit Tigers have optioned right-handed reliever Alex Lange to Triple-A Toledo. The move creates an active roster spot for left-hander Drew Sommers, whose contract was selected from Toledo before Friday’s series opener against the Kansas City Royals.

The Tigers designated infielder Ryan Kreidler for assignment and called up lefty Drew Sommers. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Tigers selected reliever Drew Sommers, optioned Alex Lange, and DFA'd Ryan Kreidler in a whirlwind of roster moves.