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A.J. Hinch and the Detroit Tigers announced activating right-hander Ty Madden from the 15-day injured list to start Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Detroit Tigers have activated right-handed pitcher Ty Madden in time to start Monday’s series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Tigers public relations department announced the move on X on Monday afternoon. Detroit opens its 3-game series versus Tampa Bay at Tropicana Field at 6:40 pm ET Monday night.
In a corresponding move, the Tigers optioned fellow right-handed pitcher Ricky Vanasco to Triple-A Toledo.
Vanasco last pitched for Detroit on May 28. He gave up four runs on four hits and two walks over two innings versus the Los Angeles Angels.
Madden owns a 2.38 ERA in three appearances this season. Monday night will be his first start of the campaign.
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