DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers have added right-hander Jackson Jobe to the roster to bolster their push to make the playoffs for the primary time in a decade.
Detroit made the transfer on Monday, a day earlier than beginning a regular-season ending homestand with three video games in opposition to Tampa Bay and three extra with the Chicago White Sox.
The 22-year-old Jobe, who’s from Oklahoma Metropolis, was drafted No. 3 general out of highschool by the Tigers in 2021 and is considered one of many prime prospects in baseball.
He has been a starter within the minors, however seemingly could be utilized by supervisor A.J. Hinch out of the bullpen for the Tigers.
Detroit (82-74) was eight video games beneath .500 on Aug. 10 and its late-season surge, which incorporates successful 11 of its final 14 video games, has put the staff in an AL wild-card spot one recreation forward of the Minnesota Twins.
The Tigers have assured they may end the common season with a successful document for the primary time since 2016.
