Tigers Place SP Reese Olson on Injured List, Recall Chase Lee

The Detroit Tigers have placed starting pitcher Reese Olson on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his right ring finger, despite his strong performance in his last outing where he pitched six scoreless innings. Olson, who has been one of the team's best arms with a 2.96 ERA and 51 strikeouts in 48.2 innings this season, joins fellow starter Casey Mize on the IL, presenting challenges for the Tigers' rotation. The team recalled right-handed reliever Chase Lee from Triple-A Toledo to fill Olson's roster spot and plans to adjust their rotation by pushing back Jack Flaherty's start and employing a bullpen game to manage the workload. Olson's injury status is considered short-term, and he could be eligible to return as early as June 2, though the exact severity and timing of the injury remain unclear. Despite the setback, Olson has emerged as a promising young pitcher with an uptick in velocity and could be in contention for his first All-Star selection if he returns healthy. The Tigers currently hold the best record in MLB and rely on a strong rotation that includes Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize, though injuries have tested their depth.