Reese Olson allowed one run over 4 1/3 innings in his return from the injured list and the Tigers beat the Guardians, 2-1.

Hinch awoke in Cleveland with the knowledge that Reese Olson would stand on a major-league mound for the first time in 48 days, returning after a stint on the injured list with inflammation in his right ring finger.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Reese Olson completed the third start of his rehab assignment Wednesday with Triple-A Toledo, throwing 74 pitches.

Detroit has won five straight games after yesterday's 4-2 win. The Rays will need some offense to avoid the sweep as they have only mustered three runs in two games. Tampa Bay has lost four of the past five games and seven of the past nine, so the All-Star break can't come soon enough for the Rays.

The Tigers haven't announced a starting pitcher for Wednesday at Washington. One option could be Reese Olson, who appears ready to come off the IL.

The Detroit Tigers can activate righty Reese Olson on Friday, July 4 and will likely send him to the mound to open their series at Cleveland.

The Detroit Tigers announced on Friday that starting pitcher Reese Olson will be activated off the 15-day injured list and will start Friday’s matchup with Cleveland. Justyn-Henry Malloy was optioned to Triple-A Toledo as a corresponding move.

As the Detroit Tigers get set for an important series against the Cleveland Guardians, they will be getting some help back in their starting rotation. Despite

A.J. Hinch speaks on Reese Olson's start and telling Zach McKinstry about his All-Star selection following the Tigers' 7-3 loss vs. the Rays

The Detroit Tigers activated right-hander Reese Olson from the injured list to start Friday's game against the Cleveland Guardians.

The Detroit Tigers eye a three-game sweep against the Tampa Bay Rays, with Reese Olson on the mound. Odds favor a Detroit win as they try to make it 6 straight.