Tigers' Reese Olson Ruled Out Regular Season, May Return Postseason

Detroit Tigers pitcher Reese Olson has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025 regular season due to a right shoulder strain, marking his second shoulder injury in as many years. Despite missing the rest of the regular season, Olson will not require surgery, which opens the possibility of a return during the postseason if the Tigers make a deep playoff run. Olson, who had posted a 3.15 ERA in 13 starts before the injury, expressed hope to contribute in October and is awaiting a final medical evaluation and rehab plan. The Tigers currently lead the AL Central and have bolstered their rotation with acquisitions like Chris Paddack and Charlie Morton amid injury challenges. Olson's potential postseason return depends on both the Tigers' playoff success and his ability to ramp back up after the injury. The team’s pitching, especially the bullpen, remains a critical factor as Detroit aims to capitalize on its strong season performance.