Fansided · Feb 13
Tigers' harsh Reese Olson lesson should serve as warning for future plans
Detroit Tigers pitcher Reese Olson (45) walks off the filed after pitching the fifth inning against Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit on Thursday, April 17, 2025. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesLost in the vibes of the Detroit Tigers signing Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander over the past week is the fact that Reese Olson will miss the entire 2026 season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum.
Over the last three years, Olson has flashed signs of being a staple in the Tigers' rotation, but injuries have capped his potential. The arrival of Valdez and Verlander should provide cover for the loss of Olson, but there's a larger point that remains.