BEAU BRIESKE NEWS

Starting bullpen game Brieske will start Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sunday will mark Brieske's first start of the season, as the Tigers will rely on their bullpen to get them through the final game of the first half. The right-hander owns a 3.52 ERA and 1.04 WHIP through 30.2 innings this year, and he's reached two innings or more in eight of his 18 appearances.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first hold Brieske worked around a hit to toss two scoreless innings of relief and earn a hold in Friday's 2-1 win over the White Sox.

Impact The hold is the first of the season for Brieske and the fifth of his career. Since starting 15 games as a rookie in 2022, the righty has transitioned to the bullpen for the Tigers, and he's been an effective long reliever this year. Brieske has logged 20.1 innings across his 11 appearances, posting a 2.66 ERA and 0.84 WHIP. While the numbers are good, his fantasy value is limited in his current role.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Looks sharp Tuesday Brieske tossed 2.1 scoreless innings of relief in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Atlanta. He struck out two.

Impact Brieske helped keep Detroit in the game but didn't get enough run support to possibly scoop up his second win of the season. The righty allowed two earned runs in consecutive outings earlier this month, but since then he's rattled off four straight scoreless innings. Overall, Brieske has a solid 2.95 ERA and 0.87 WHIP across 18.1 innings this year.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Brieske hopeful tweaked slider gets him back 'on top' LAKELAND, Fla. -- Beau Brieske wanted to throw a better slider to complement the repertoire of fastball, sinker and changeup that he leaned...

MARCH 2 • MLB.COM

Covers two scoreless innings Brieske tossed two scoreless innings of relief in Saturday's extra-inning win over the Angels. He didn't allow any hits or walks and struck out three.

Impact After Sawyer Gipson-Long pitched five effective innings to start the game, Brieske cruised through the seventh and eighth. The righty has worked almost exclusively as a reliever this year, with just one start in 22 appearances. Brieske has been fairly good in the role with a 3.99 ERA, though it's possible he rejoins the rotation mix in 2024 after making 15 starts last year for the Tigers.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Wednesday Brieske (1-3) allowed three runs on four hits across 1.2 innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Yankees. He walked three and had no strikeouts.

Impact Brieske was forced into action in the second inning after starter Matt Manning left early with what was later determined to be a fractured right foot. The former struggled, but it can be somewhat forgiven considering the tough circumstances. Brieske could be asked to take Manning's rotation spot for the rest of the season, as he has made 16 starts for the Tigers over the last two years, though 15 of them came in 2022. The righty did manage a solid 4.19 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in those 15 outings, however, and he could make a bid for a 2024 starting job if he impresses down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes first loss Monday Brieske (0-1) allowed two runs on three hits across an inning of work to take the loss Monday against the Cubs.

Impact Brieske had been fairly sharp before Monday, as he entered the contest with a tidy 2.12 ERA over 17 innings of work. The righty had also only allowed one run this month, but the Cubs got to him in the ninth inning, pushing his ERA to 3.00 for the season. Brieske should stick in a high-leverage relief role for the Tigers despite the hiccup.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns two-inning save Brieske picked up the save Thursday against the Twins. He allowed zero hits and zero walks while striking out zero over two perfect innings.

Impact Brieske was called upon in the eighth inning to preserve a 3-0 lead and delivered two perfect innings to secure the save. With two of the team's last three saves, the 25-year-old has added another layer of complexity to Detroit's bullpen hierarchy.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records first career save Brieske retired the final batter in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Rays via strikeout to record the save.

Impact Brieske came on for Alex Lange, who recorded the first two outs of the inning but also walked three batters and tossed 20 pitches. It's too early to say there's a change in the closer role for Detroit, as Lange leads the team with 17 saves and should have a little bit of job security. However, it seems like Brieske could be an option for the role if the Tigers decide to make a switch at some point.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hurls two scoreless frames Brieske did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing three hits over two scoreless innings against the Marlins while striking out two.

Impact Brieske allowed a leadoff single to Luis Arraez to open the bottom of the first but managed to retire the next three batters, two by way of strikeout. The right-hander would come back out to pitch a scoreless second inning before being relieved by Joey Wentz to open the third. Brieske has not allowed a run in four of his six appearances this month and has issued just one walk over that six-game stretch to seven strikeouts.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for opener duty Brieske will serve as the opener for Saturday's game against the Marlins, Paige Leckie of MLB.com reports.

Impact Brieske debuted as a starter but has pitched exclusively in relief in the majors this season, maxing out at 20 pitches in an appearance. It's uncertain who will follow Brieske in Saturday's contest. The Tigers could make a roster move to add an arm like Joey Wentz, or they could go with more of a bullpen game instead of an opener-primary situation.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers' Beau Brieske back in action after long and confusing rehab The question for Brieske lingered: If it wasn’t something that would require reconstructive surgery, what in the world was the problem?

JULY 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Returns from injured list Brieske (elbow) was activated off the 60-day injured list Saturday.

Impact Brieske has been out all year due to elbow troubles but is ready to go after posting a 2.70 ERA across 11 rehab appearances. He pitched exclusively as a starter as a rookie last season, posting a 4.19 ERA in 15 starts, but the Tigers elected not to build him up to a starter's workload during his rehab assignment.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers activate OF Riley Greene, P Beau Brieske from IL The Detroit Tigers activated outfielder Riley Greene from the 10-day injured list ahead of Saturday's game against the visiting Toronto Blue...

JULY 8, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Cody Stavenhagen: Tigers have officially designated Jonathan... - The Athletic Tigers have officially designated Jonathan Schoop for assignment. Riley Greene activated today. Alex Faedo has also been optioned and Beau B...

JULY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rehab moved to Triple-A Brieske's (elbow) rehab assignment was transferred to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brieske fared well in his two appearances with High-A West Michigan, throwing two scoreless innings while striking out two batters and walking one. He'll pitch an inning during Toledo's game Tuesday and will likely make a few additional rehab appearances before rejoining the Tigers.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Works in relief in rehab outing Brieske (elbow) tossed a no-hit scoreless inning out of the bullpen in his most recent rehab outing Saturday with High-A West Michigan, issuing one walk in a 17-pitch appearance.

Impact Though he was a full-time starter in the minors and majors in 2021 and 2022, Brieske has now made a pair of one-inning appearances in both of his first two rehab outings as he works his way back from the hydrodissection procedure he underwent in April to treat a nerve issue in his right elbow. The Tigers haven't clarified that they intend to bring Brieske back from the 60-day injured list as a reliever, but with rehabbing starters Tarik Skubal (elbow) and Matt Manning (foot) both on similar timelines for activation, Detroit might not have room in the rotation for Brieske anyway.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning rehab assignment Brieske (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with High-A West Michigan, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Brieske has been on the injured list all season, so he will likely require a handful of starts in the minors before he's ready to make his season debut. The 25-year-old righty posted a 4.19 ERA and 1.20 WHIP through 81.2 innings across 15 starts last season.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws live batting practice Brieske (elbow) threw a live batting practice session earlier this week, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Brieske came out of it well and is slated for another live BP on Saturday. He's been out all season following a nerve hydrodissection procedure on his right elbow in April but would seem to be nearing a rehab assignment.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Transferred to 60-day IL The Tigers transferred Brieske (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list on Tuesday.

Impact Seth Elledge, claimed off waivers from the Mets, will fill the vacant 40-man roster spot. Brieske resumed throwing last week but remains out indefinitely with lingering elbow trouble.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes throwing program Brieske (elbow) resumed throwing Monday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Briekse has already experiencing a couple of setbacks, but he's on the right track again and will begin building up toward mound work. The 25-year-old has been out all season due to upper-arm trouble that was eventually diagnosed as ulnar never entrapment.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Stavenhagen: Tigers medical report. Beau Brieske has resumed... - The Athletic Tigers medical report. Beau Brieske has resumed throwing. Kerry Carpenter experienced discomfort while doing tee work.

MAY 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

To resume throwing soon Brieske (elbow) will resume a throwing program in one week, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Brieske recently had to be shut down due to a setback with his right elbow, but it evidently wasn't a major bump in the road. He's been out all season with a ulnar nerve entrapment which required a hydrodissection procedure.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down with elbow issue Brieske (arm) halted his throwing progression Saturday after experiencing discomfort in his right elbow, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Brieske had recently advanced to throwing live batting practice, about four weeks after being shut down with what was eventually diagnosed as right ulnar nerve entrapment. Now there is again no timetable for when he might be ready to make his season debut for Detroit.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws live BP session Brieske (arm) completed a live BP session at the Tigers' spring training facility in Lakeland on Tuesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brieske is scheduled to throw another live session later in the week. The right-hander was diagnosed with right ulnar nerve entrapment and underwent a hydro dissection procedure to treat the issue in his right arm. There's no timetable for when Brieske will be able to return to the mound at this point.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE