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Alexander (2-3) worked around two hits to toss 3.1 scoreless innings and earn the win in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Guardians. He had no walks or strikeouts. Alexander came on in the fourth inning when starter Alex Faedo departed with right hip soreness. The lefty reliever did a nice job, and he earned his second win of the season after the Tigers rallied for the 5-3 win. Alexander has a 4.56 ERA this season, but he's been much better since returning from the injured list last month. Across 13.1 innings following his return, he has a miniscule 0.68 ERA.
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Alexander (1-3) tossed two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win Saturday against the Diamondbacks. He allowed a hit and a walk while striking out one. Following four innings from starter Alex Faedo, Alexander navigated the fifth and sixth. The lefty pitched well, and he's starting to look better after a rough start to the season. Alexander had an 8.76 ERA across 12.1 innings before landing on the injured list in early May with a left elbow sprain. Since returning June 13, he has a 1.13 ERA and 0.88 WHIP over eight innings of work. Alexander was a valuable pitcher for the Tigers in 2021, registering a 3.81 ERA across 41 appearances (15 starts), and he may be returning to that form in 2022.
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Alexander (elbow) was activated from the 15-day injured list following Monday's game against the White Sox, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. Alexander remains a candidate to start Tuesday's matchup, though the club has yet to announce official pitching plans. Drew Hutchison's contract was selected from Triple-A Toledo, so he may also be in the mix for a start. Alexander last toed the rubber April 29 against the Dodgers, giving up four runs on three hits and two walks while fanning one over 2.1 frames.
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Alexander (elbow) could come off the injured list to make a spot start Tuesday against the White Sox, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. Tuesday will amount to a bullpen game for the Tigers either way, and it's unclear if Alexander will be a part of that or if he will head to Triple-A Toledo for a rehab assignment.
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Alexander (elbow) will make rehab appearances at Triple-A Toledo on Friday and Saturday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. Alexander struck out one in two perfect relief innings Tuesday, and his pair of rehab appearances as a reliever this weekend will likely be the final step in his recovery prior to rejoining the major-league club. The southpaw will serve as a multi-inning bridge reliever once he's reinstated from the injured list, and it seems likely that he'll be back with the Tigers early next week.
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“When things go wrong, grow the mustache,” Alexander said. https://t.co/V6jay5tQ9A
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Tigers option Derek Hill to Toledo, DFA Jacob Barnes. Tyler Alexander reinstated from IL. Drew Hutchison called up to start tomorrow.
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Tyler Alexander is scheduled to throw one more rehab outing in Toledo tonight. If he gets thru that fine, he should… https://t.co/SVBpXGBEZm
Stats
Year | Team | APP | GS | INN | W | L | S | K | BBI | HA | ERA | WHIP |
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2022 | DET | 9 | 4 | 22.3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 7 | 23 | 5.23 | 1.34 |
2021 | DET | 41 | 15 | 106.3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 87 | 28 | 106 | 3.80 | 1.26 |
2020 | DET | 14 | 2 | 36.3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 34 | 9 | 39 | 3.96 | 1.32 |
Next Matchup
Situation | Record | ERA | INN | ER | K |
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vs CHI. WHITE SOX | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
@ GUARANTEED RATE FIELD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |