Tyler Owens (baseball)

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38+13 innings pitched.

Detroit Tigers

On July 28, 2024, Owens and Liam Hicks were traded to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for Carson Kelly. [6] He made 13 relief outings for the Double–A Erie SeaWolves, compiling a 1–3 record and 3.31 ERA with 20 strikeouts and 2 saves across 16+13 innings pitched. Following the season, the Tigers added Owens to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. [7]

Owens was optioned to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens to begin the 2025 season. [8] On May 1, 2025, Owens was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [9] In three appearances for Detroit, he recorded a 3.00 ERA with one strikeout over three innings of work. On July 30, Owens was designated for assignment following the acquisition of Rafael Montero. [10] The Tigers released Owens after he cleared waivers on August 1. [11] On August 5, Owens re-signed with Detroit on a minor league contract. [12]

References

  1. "Braves prospect watch: Breakout candidate Tyler Owens". batterypower.com. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  2. "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  3. "Tyler Owens Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  4. "Tyler Owens - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  5. "Rangers Acquire Minor League RHP Tyler Owens From Atlanta in Exchange for J.P. Martinez". mlb.com. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  6. "Rangers acquire catcher Carson Kelly in trade with Tigers". ESPN.com. July 28, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  7. "Tigers Designate Three Players For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. November 19, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  8. "Detroit Tigers make second round of cuts from major league camp". blessyouboys.com. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  9. "'Frustrating end': Tigers DFA struggling Maeda". ESPN.com. 2025-05-02. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
  10. Polishuk, Mark (2025-07-30). "Tigers Designate Tyler Owens For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  11. "Tyler Owens: Cut loose by Detroit". CBSSports.com. 2025-08-02. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
  12. "Tigers Re-Sign Tyler Owens To Minor League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
Tyler Owens
Detroit Tigers
Pitcher
Born: (2001-01-09) January 9, 2001 (age 24)
Ocala, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 1, 2025, for the Detroit Tigers