It appears that the Tigers are calling up another young outfielder. The rumor has it that Casper Wells has been called up to the 25 man roster.
There likely won’t be an official roster move until tomorrow, but my guess is that Jim Leyland would like another position player on the bench the next two days. Ryan Raburn isn’t eligible to come back (barring a DL trip for somebody) until he’s spent 10 days on optional assignment.
Here’s how I think things will play out:
- Wells will take Alfredo Figaro’s spot on the roster effective tomorrow.
- Armando Galarraga will be recalled to start on Sunday. Otherwise somebody would be pitching on short rest (either Jeremy Bonderman or Rick Porcello). Galarraga last started on Tuesday so Sunday would be normal rest for him.
- When Galarraga is activated Wells will be sent down.
- Galarraga will likely be returned to Toledo after his start and another position player will be called up until Raburn can return. My guess would be Wilkin Ramirez at that point.
Wells has been struggling this year with a 191/268/374 line but he does have 5 homers.