Tigers put Brant Hurter on IL; Ricky Vanasco, Drew Sommers called up
The Detroit Tigers have placed left-handed reliever Brant Hurter on the 15-day injured list due to a lower back injury. Manager AJ Hinch indicated that Hurter will undergo further evaluation to determine the severity of the injury. In his absence, the Tigers have called up Ricky Vanasco and Drew Sommers to fill the roster spots.
- ▪Brant Hurter tweaked his lower back after pitching on Friday night.
- ▪The initial diagnosis for Hurter is lumbar spine inflammation.
- ▪Ricky Vanasco was recalled from Triple-A Toledo to replace Hurter on the active roster.
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