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Tigers’ Sanchez gets a start against Mariners (Jun 19, 2017)

SEATTLE — Anibal Sanchez wanted a chance to start again.

He will apparently get that opportunity Monday night when the Detroit Tigers open a four-game series in Seattle against the Mariners.

After making 11 relief appearances for the Tigers early this season, the veteran right-hander accepted an assignment to Triple-A Toledo on May 22 to stretch out his arm.

After four starts for the Mud Hens, Sanchez was to be recalled before Monday’s game, according to MLB.com, and take the mound against the Mariners. He is scheduled to face Seattle rookie right-hander Sam Gaviglio (3-1, 3.