Key facts
- Detroit Tigers activated reliever Kenley Jansen from the injured list.
- Outfielder James Outman was added to the Tigers roster.
- Tarik Skubal is expected to start Saturday for the Tigers.
- Casey Mize is slated to start Sunday for the Tigers.
- The Cleveland Guardians lead the series against the Detroit Tigers 1-0.
The Detroit Tigers activated reliever Kenley Jansen from the injured list and added outfielder James Outman to the roster before their series against the Cleveland Guardians. Jansen had been sidelined with pelvic inflammation, missing 13 games. Outman was claimed off waivers from the Minnesota Twins. Tarik Skubal is expected to start Saturday for the Tigers, returning from elbow surgery, while Casey Mize is slated to start Sunday after recovering from an abductor injury. The Guardians currently lead the series 1-0 and have won five of the six matchups this season. Cleveland has a 38-33 overall record, while Detroit is 29-41.