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Detroit Tigers option Keider Montero. What does that mean for Reese Olson’s status?

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June 20, 2025

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Detroit Tigers option Keider Montero. What does that mean for Reese Olson’s status?

The Detroit Tigers optioned Keider Montero to Triple-A Toledo and recalled Dylan Smith.
Injured pitcher Reese Olson will likely need another rehab start before returning to the Tigers.
The Tigers released reliever John Brebbia after he struggled with a 7.71 ERA.

TAMPA, FL — The Detroit Tigers optioned right-hander Keider Montero to Triple-A Toledo on Friday, June 20, following his start Thursday, June 19, against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Does that mean Reese Olson is coming back?

Not so fast.

“It’s unrelated to Reese,” manager A.J. Hinch said before Friday’s opener of a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. “Our expectation is that he’s going to need another rehab start to continue to move forward.”

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Olson — the No. 3 starter in the Tigers’ rotation — has been sidelined for more than a month with right ring finger inflammation. The 25-year-old right-hander completed the second start of his rehab assignment Thursday with Triple-A Toledo, throwing 58 pitches.

He threw 48 pitches in his first start.

Aside from the increased pitch count, Olson advanced from throwing zero changeups in his first start to seven changeups in his second start. His finger injury forced him to stop throwing his changeup, so incorporating it into games is a big step forward.

Olson typically throws 25% changeups.

He threw 12% changeups in Thursday’s start.

“He feels really good,” Hinch said of Olson, who completed 3⅔ scoreless innings with zero walks and five strikeouts. “If he continues to take these steps, then we can start talking about when he can get back to helping us.”

Dylan Smith recalled

Replacing Montero, the Tigers recalled right-handed reliever Dylan Smith from Triple-A Toledo. The 25-year-old pitched two games for the Tigers in early June, then returned as the 27th player for Thursday’s doubleheader against the Pirates.

Smith recorded his first MLB strikeout in Game 1 — exactly 17 days after his MLB debut. He then traveled with the Tigers to Tampa on Thursday night.

“I was kind of anxious about it,” said Smith, who struck out Billy Cook swinging with a down-and-away sweeper. “I was antsy. I really wanted to get it out of the way. Now that I got it out of the way, I can focus and do what I do.”

The Tigers have chosen to operate with nine relievers in the bullpen by recalling Smith and optioning Montero — leaving just four starters in the rotation.

Since May 16, the Tigers’ bullpen ranks 25th in MLB with a 4.63 ERA.

“The value is continuing to have guys available when other guys need a blow,” Hinch said. “We’re working through things with a couple of different guys at this point of the season where having the extra arm is a good thing for us.”

There are Monday off days coming up in each of the next two weeks, and since left-hander Tarik Skubal is scheduled to start Tuesday, June 24, against the Athletics, the Tigers could skip the fifth spot in the rotation — just for one turn — before Olson returns.

“We’ll look at all of our options,” Hinch said.

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Message to Keider Montero

Now a Mud Hen, Montero registered a 4.02 ERA with 20 walks and 39 strikeouts across 56 innings in 11 games (six starts) with the Tigers in the 2025 season. His 1.393 WHIP ranks 96th among 128 MLB pitchers with at least 50 innings.

He turns 25 in early July.

“He’s been a part of this since the beginning,” Hinch said. “It’s been a little bit of a back and forth for a large portion of the season. Right now, we really need the coverage in the bullpen, and we’ll deal with the rotation moving forward as it comes.”

Montero surrendered one run on three hits and two walks with five strikeouts across five innings in Game 2 of the doubleheader, which the Tigers lost, 8-4, in 10 innings.

He has allowed two or fewer runs in six games, four of which were starts.

“We fully expect him to be back,” Hinch said. “He’s got some things to work on, but he also can take a little bit of comfort knowing that he has all of our respect, all of our admiration. He’s a good pitcher. He’s going to be back in the rotation at some point.”

John Brebbia released

The Tigers released right-handed reliever John Brebbia.

The 35-year-old was designated for assignment Sunday, June 15, after posting a 7.71 ERA across 18⅔ innings in 19 games. Now, Brebbia is eligible to sign with any team.

In February 2025, the Tigers signed Brebbia to a one-year, $2.25 million contract with a $4 million club option for the 2026 season. The Tigers are on the hook for his salary this season.

The deal didn’t work out as planned.

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‘Bermuda Triangle death trap’ sinks Detroit Red Wings in bad loss to lowly Sabres

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November 16, 2025

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‘Bermuda Triangle death trap’ sinks Detroit Red Wings in bad loss to lowly Sabres

Just as they seem to show they’ve learned something, the Detroit Red Wings fall behind in class.

They salvaged a point against the Buffalo Sabres, but that was after being ahead by three goals and then basically crashing.

“Giving up a shorty is, when the momentum is starting to swing their way, that’s a Bermuda Triangle death trap,” coach Todd McLellan said after the Wings lost, 5-4, in overtime at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, Nov. 15.

The Wings (10-7-1) were up 4-1 midway through the game, and took a 4-2 lead into the third period. But closing down a team that sits near the bottom of the NHL standings was too much to ask.

“You have a chance at 4-3 on the power play to put the game out of reach and we give up a shorthanded goal,” Patrick Kane said. “Those are just things that are unacceptable that we have to learn.

“It hurts in the moment, but hopefully we can learn from it.”

The Wings played with a short bench the last 15 minutes after defenseman Simon Edvinsson went down the tunnel, but McLellan said Edvinsson “is fine.”

The Wings as a team, not so fine. They were able to practice two days in a row and applied that in a 6-3 victory over a talented young Anaheim Ducks team on Thursday.

Then came the Sabres game.

McLellan has been preaching game management and toughness between the ears since he arrived last Christmas. Eleven months later, it’s still an issue.

“Clearly, we haven’t learned that yet,” McLellan said. “I don’t even know if you could write a script like that. We’re shorthanded and we’re trying to score and creating turnovers. Until this group figures out what’s important at certain times of the game, we’re going to have those nights. Simple as that.

“I’m not sure that at times we value or crave the shutdown part. I think it’s always about getting the next goal. Yes, it would be nice to get the next goal, but preventing the next one is equally as important and sometimes even more timely. I’m not sure that we’ve figured that out.”

McLellan sounded frustrated as he delved into what went wrong as the Wings failed to recover despite having a lead still with 10 minutes to play in regulation.

“Just understanding what’s happening and what’s important in certain moments,” he said. “We have D that are joining a rush, we’re up by two with seven minutes left and it’s a risky rush. That just makes no sense to me.

“We have penalty-killers that, we’re throwing pucks back towards our end hoping to get a shot on goal on their end and turning it over for a breakaway. We’ve got Simon on the ice and he let [DeBrincat] take their 50-goal scorer who’s 6 foot 7 instead of him coming to play him. I don’t know what happens sometimes, but those are all game management situations.”

Tage Thompson basically went nearly the length of the ice to score on goalie John Gibson at 4:25 of the third period, and then Ryan McLeod stripped Moritz Seider of the puck and rushed up ice to score shorthanded at 9:28.

That tarnished an evening where the Wings looked like they had control, until they nosedived.

“We’ve got to keep playing our game,” said Lucas Raymond, who had three assists. “We’ve got to keep playing on our toes, but under control. Tonight was self-inflicted for sure. We gave up chances that you’re not supposed to do in the third period with a two-goal lead.”

Contact Helene St. James at hstjames@freepress.com.

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Metro Detroit weather forecast Nov. 15, 2025 — 7:45 a.m. Update

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November 15, 2025

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Metro Detroit weather forecast Nov. 15, 2025 — 7:45 a.m. Update

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Detroit Artists Market welcomes the season with Art for the Holidays Exhibition

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November 14, 2025

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Detroit Artists Market welcomes the season with Art for the Holidays Exhibition

A Detroit tradition is back as the Detroit Artists Market (DAM) unveils its annual Art for the Holidays exhibition and sale, showcasing nearly 1,500 handmade works created by almost 100 local artists. The event, kicking off today, Friday November 14 and running through Saturday December 20, 2025, offers an expansive selection of ceramics, textiles, paintings, jewelry, and more, inviting shoppers to discover one-of-a-kind gifts crafted right in the city.

Since its debut in 1936, Art for the Holidays has grown into a hallmark of Detroit’s winter season, uniting artists and shoppers in a shared celebration of creativity and community. Each purchase supports the participating artists directly, helping to strengthen Detroit’s thriving arts scene and inspiring shoppers to invest in local talent.

The exhibition opens with a festive Opening Reception on Friday, November 14, from 5–8 p.m., where visitors can browse the collection, meet participating artists, and begin holiday shopping in a lively, art-filled atmosphere.

Art for the Holidays will be hosted at the Detroit Artists Market, 4719 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48201, and will be open Tuesday–Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Event Snapshot

Where:

Detroit Artists Market, 4719 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

When:

Opening Reception: Friday, November 14, 2025, 5–8 p.m.
Exhibition Dates: November 14 – December 20, 2025
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

For Detroiters seeking meaningful, handcrafted gifts, and a chance to uplift the region’s artists, this season’s Art for the Holidays promises a vibrant, art-filled shopping experience.

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