Dietrich Enns returns to MLB after three years in Japan, Korea

The Tigers have selected LHP Dietrich Enns from Triple-A Toledo. Enns will wear uniform #51 and be the starting pitcher this afternoon against the Athletics. To make room for Enns on both the 26-man and 40-man rosters, LHP Matt Gage was designated for assignment following last

Final line for #Tigers starter Dietrich Enns: 5.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K. 77 pitches, 55 strikes. Generated 13 whiffs for 31% whiff rate: 7 fastballs, 5 changeups, 1 sinker. Fastball averaged 93.1 mph, maxed 94.5 mph. Average exit velocity: 81.4 mph on 11 balls in play.

Spencer Torkelson hits a solo home run off left-hander Jeffrey Springs in the second inning — his first homer since June 10 (and his third homer in June). Torkelson has 17 home runs in 76 games. #Tigers lead, 1-0.

Ballgame. Tigers 8, Athletics 0. Check out the pitchers DET used today: Dietrich Enns - Spent 3 years in Japan/KBO Brenan Hanifee - Minor-league FA Tyler Holton - DFA'd by the D-Backs Chase Lee - Sidearm walk-on at Alabama Will Vest - 12th rd pick, once a Mariners Rule 5 pick