CINCINNATI — The Detroit Tigers needed help in their bullpen, so they went to Triple-A Toledo for strike-throwing reinforcements to help them through the final five games of their road trip in National League ballparks.
Right-hander Drew Carlton was promoted Saturday from Toledo, after the organization demoted infielder Zack Short after Friday's 15-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.
The Tigers selected Carlton in the 32nd round of the 2017 draft from Florida State.
For Toledo this season, Carlton posted a 3.12 ERA with 10 walks and 48 strikeouts in 49 innings over 29 games (two starts).