Mattison (elbow) was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
The 25-year-old didn't see action in spring games while working through his rehab from Tommy John surgery. Mattison last pitched at the Double-A level in 2023 and had a 1.62 ERA over 33.1 innings, and he could be ready for action with Toledo at some point this summer.
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Tigers' Tyler Mattison: Going through bullpen work
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Mattison (elbow) is throwing bullpen sessions twice per week, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Mattison is working his way back from right UCL reconstruction surgery, which he had last March. He isn't expected to be game-ready until June, at which point he'll likely be assigned to Triple-A Toledo.
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Tigers' Tyler Mattison: To begin bullpen progressions
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Mattison (elbow) has been cleared to begin his bullpen progressions this week.
Mattison is working his way back from UCL reconstruction surgery and is moving in the right direction. The team doesn't expect the right-hander to be ready for game action until June, but his status will be worth monitoring as he clears obstacles in his rehab.
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Tigers' Tyler Mattison: Joins 40-man
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The Tigers selected Mattison from Double-A Erie on Tuesday.
Mattison did not pitch in 2024 due to having UCL reconstruction surgery in March. He is currently expected to return next season, but not until June. His most recent appearances came with Double-A Erie in 2023, where he posted a 1.62 ERA across 22 appearances. The 25-year-old is now protected from the Rule 5 Draft.
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Tigers' Tyler Mattison: Undergoes Tommy John surgery
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Mattison underwent UCL reconstruction surgery Friday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Mattison was a fourth-round pick by the Tigers in the 2021 first-year player draft. The right-hander posted a 1.62 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 46:18 K:BB over 33.1 innings with Double-A Erie last season.
