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Detroit Tigers Call Up Joe Jimenez: Forecasting Prospect’s Impact

Detroit Tigers relief pitchers have struggled so far during the 2017 season.

Justin Wilson is the only pitcher with a WAR north of zero, while Wilson and Blaine Hardy are the only Detroit pitchers who have yet to allow an earned run.

Hardy is currently in Triple-A, leaving the former Yankee as Detroit’s top setup option.

Heading into the season, it was thought Bruce Rondon would help fill that role.

However, the promising young reliever struggled in three games, allowing six runs, four hits and a strikeout in 1.