The Detroit Tigers designated relief pitcher John Brebbia for assignment on June 15, calling up pitcher Tyler Owens from Triple-A Toledo.

For probably many reasons, it did not work out for the Tigers and reliever John Brebbia. He was designated for assignment before the game Sunday.

The Detroit Tigers, with questions and depth issues in their bullpen, have made a roster move ahead of their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, which begins on Tuesday, June 17th. The Tigers dipped into the waiver pool and added a former Philadelphia Phillies reliever who was released just a few days prior.