Sawyer Gipson-Long has been activated from the injured list by the Detroit Tigers after completing his rehab assignment. He last pitched for the Tigers on June 26 due to neck stiffness, which necessitated two rehab assignments. The Tigers optioned Codi Heuer to Triple-A Toledo to create a roster spot for Gipson-Long, who is expected to be available out of the bullpen. Manager A.J. Hinch acknowledged Gipson-Long's readiness to pitch, though his stay might be temporary as the team prioritizes winning the series against the White Sox.
Gipson-Long hasn't pitched for the Tigers since June 26 because of neck stiffness that required two separate rehab assignments.
To open a roster spot, the Tigers optioned right-handed reliever Codi Heuer to Triple-A Toledo.
Manager A.J. Hinch said of Gipson-Long's return for Wednesday's game, 'We need his pitches. We may or may not use him, but I know he's built up to 60, 75 pitches, something like that.'
'Listen, there are a lot of things in play right now, but today, to try to win the series against the White Sox, we need you in the bullpen.'
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