The Tigers transferred reliever Will Vest to the 60-day injured list Sunday, clearing a 40-man roster spot for Triple-A right-hander Troy Watson, who was selected and immediately optioned back to Toledo. Per Chris McCosky of The Detroit News, Watson had drawn interest from overseas clubs, prompting the roster add. Vest, out since late June with a stress fracture in his right elbow that will not require surgery, now cannot return until late August at the earliest; he carries a 6.08 ERA over 26 2/3 innings in an injury-marred season. Vest can be safely dropped in fantasy leagues, and any saves speculation in Detroit’s bullpen should look elsewhere until September.
Tigers Move Will Vest to 60-Day Injured List, Add Troy Watson to 40-Man Roster
Vest’s elbow stress fracture now keeps him out until late August at the earliest; Toledo right-hander Troy Watson joins the 40-man after drawing overseas interest, per The Detroit News.
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