The Detroit Tigers have officially promoted Dylan Smith for his MLB debut just two days after his 25th birthday. The right-handed pitcher, who was previously a third-round draft pick in 2021, has transitioned from a starting role to the bullpen due to injuries that impacted his early career. Smith has demonstrated impressive performance with a 1.61 ERA and 32 strikeouts over 22⅓ innings in the minors this season, making him a promising addition to the Tigers' roster.

In related news, veteran pitcher Alex Cobb is set to begin a rehab assignment after dealing with a hip injury that has sidelined him for almost two seasons. Meanwhile, the Tigers have claimed Ryan Cusick off waivers, who will also be heading to Triple-A Toledo for further evaluation and development.