Tigers Roster Crunch Builds as Carpenter, Torres Near Return
The Detroit Tigers are facing a roster crunch as Kerry Carpenter and Gleyber Torres approach their returns from injury. Both players are set to begin rehab assignments at Triple-A Toledo, necessitating corresponding moves on the active roster. The team will need to make decisions on which players to remove as they prepare for the potential activation of Carpenter and Torres.
- ▪Kerry Carpenter is beginning a rehab assignment at Triple-A Toledo on May 29.
- ▪Gleyber Torres is also set to report to Toledo for his rehab assignment the same day.
- ▪The Tigers will need to make two roster moves to accommodate the returns of Carpenter and Torres.
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