In light of Detroit’s five games in four days and 14 inning affair Monday night, the Tigers decided to bring up another arm instead of a positional player to fill Brandon Inge’s roster spot:
Inge placed on 15-day DL today. Tigers have recalled contract of RHP Casey Fien from Toledo. #mlb
This move appears to be only temporary, as sources say Jeff Larish might be the best bet to get a call up in a few days to take over third base.
For more analysis on this move and impending ones, check out SB Nation’s Detroit Tigers blog, Bless You Boys.