PITTSBURGH -- After using nine relievers in Wednesday's doubleheader -- including right-hander Alex Wilson twice -- the Tigers bolstered their bullpen on Thursday by recalling right-hander Johnny Barbato from Triple-A Toledo.
The club optioned outfielder Mike Gerber to Toledo in a corresponding move.
Barbato has been dominant in relief with a 1.17 ERA and nine strikeouts in 7 2/3 innings for Toledo this season. He most recently appeared in the Majors with the Pirates in 2017, when he held a 4.08 ERA over 28 2/3 innings.