JOSÉ CISNERO NEWS

Tigers place Beau Brieske on 15-day IL, reinstate Jose Cisnero from bereavement list After heading into the All-Star break with three straight quality starts, Beau Brieske has been placed on the 15-day injured list.

JULY 21, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Ready to go for doubleheader The Tigers reinstated Cisnero (personal) from the bereavement list in advance of Thursday's doubleheader with the Athletics.

Impact Cisnero is poised to make his season debut as the Tigers open their second-half schedule. The right-hander was placed on the injured list coming out of spring training with a right shoulder strain, only to be placed on the bereavement list by Detroit when he was officially reinstated to the 40-man roster July 15. Cisnero appears to have taken care of whatever personal matter kept him away from the team last weekend, so he'll rejoin the Detroit bullpen and be part of the bridge to closer Gregory Soto.

JULY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The Detroit News The body blows keep coming: Jose Cisnero was put on the bereavement list, while Kyle Funkhouser and Alex Faedo have been shutdown indefinitely

JULY 15, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Placed on bereavement list Cisnero was placed on the bereavement list Friday.

Impact Cisnero was activated off the 60-day injured list earlier in the day after recovering from a shoulder injury but exits the active roster just a few hours later for an unrelated reason. He'll likely miss the final few games before the All-Star break before returning for the start of the second half. Angel De Jesus was recalled to take his place on the roster.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Activated by Tigers Cisnero (shoulder) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Friday.

Impact Cisnero hasn't yet made his season debut, but he resumed a rehab assignment in late June and posted an 8.44 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 5.1 innings over six appearances in the minors. The 33-year-old made 67 relief appearances for the Tigers last year and converted four of eight save chances while picking up 18 holds with a 3.65 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 61.2 innings. While the team could choose to ease Cisnero back into action with some lower-leverage work, it wouldn't be surprising to see him earn high-leverage opportunities at some point during the second half of the season.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Friday Cisnero (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list Friday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Tigers optioned Thursday's starter Elvin Rodriguez to Triple-A Toledo following the game, and the team will also make a move to clear a spot on the 40-man roster so Cisnero can rejoin the bullpen. The righty has yet to appear in a game this season after suffering a right shoulder strain in early April. He posted a 3.65 ERA and 1.33 WHIP across 67 games in 2021, while also recording four saves.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts rehab to Triple-A The Tigers transferred Cisnero's (shoulder/Achilles) rehab assignment from Single-A Lakeland to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.

Impact After a three-week shutdown from his rehab assignment due to swelling in his Achilles tendon, Cisnero resumed game action for the Single-A club Thursday. Though Cisnero was roughed up for four runs (three earned) on three hits and two walks while recording only two outs, the Tigers determined he was ready for a stiffer level of competition in his rehab program. Cisnero has resided on the Tigers' 60-day injured list all season with a strained right shoulder and will need to complete several more appearances at Toledo before being activated.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab appearance underway Cisnero (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with Single-A Lakeland on Thursday.

Impact Cisnero has yet to pitch this season. He began a rehab assignment in June, but that had to be paused after he experienced renewed discomfort in his shoulder. It's unclear how much time Cisnero will need to ramp up, though a return before the All-Star break appears realistic.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rehabbing in Florida Cisnero (shoulder/Achilles) reported to the Tigers' spring training facility in Lakeland, Fla. on Monday to continue his rehab program, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Cisnero said he expects to spend about two weeks building up in Florida before heading to Triple-A Toledo for a rehab assignment. The right-hander opened the season on the Tigers' 60-day injured list while recovering from a strained shoulder and was cleared to begin a rehab assignment June 9, but he was pulled off the assignment after just one appearance when he experienced swelling in his Achilles' tendon.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Has swollen Achilles Cisnero (shoulder) has a swollen Achilles and won't pitch for 10-to-14 days, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact He was in the midst of a rehab assignment coming back from a shoulder injury when he suffered this setback. Cisnero should be considered out indefinitely.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab assignment paused Cisnero (shoulder) paused his rehab assignment Saturday.

Impact Cisnero has been out all year with a strained shoulder. He made his first rehab appearance for Triple-A Toledo on Thursday but suffered a setback. It's unclear when he'll eventually return to the big-league level.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting rehab assignment Thursday Cisnero (shoulder) will begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Thursday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cisnero has been out for the entire season to this point while nursing a right shoulder strain, but he's nearing a return to the big leagues. He'll likely make multiple appearances with Toledo before being activated off the 60-day injured list, making it possible that he returns at some point next week. Cisnero will provide the Tigers with another veteran bullpen piece, having produced a 3.65 ERA and 1.33 WHIP with 62 strikeouts over 61.2 innings in 67 appearances in 2021.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning rehab assignment Cisnero (shoulder) is traveling to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Cisnero began the regular season on the 60-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain, but he's been cleared to return to game action with the minor-league club. The right-hander will likely require several rehab appearances following his lengthy absence, but he seems to be trending toward a return from the injured list in the coming weeks.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Completes bullpen session Ciscnero (shoulder) threw 40 pitches during a bullpen session Sunday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact The right-hander began throwing off a mound last week, and he's now close to pitching against live hitters. Cisnero has been sidelined since late March by the shoulder strain but is now closing in on his return to game action.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to begin mound work next week Cisnero (shoulder) is scheduled to begin throwing off a mound Monday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Cisnero has been on the shelf all season after he was diagnosed with a right shoulder strain late in spring training. The right-hander has resumed throwing off flat ground in recent weeks, but he looks like he'll soon be able to move on to the next phase of his rehab program by throwing bullpen sessions. Since he currently resides on the 60-day injured list, Cisnero isn't eligible to make his 2022 debut for the Tigers until at least early June.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 60-day IL Cisnero was placed on the 60-day injured list Wednesday with a right shoulder strain, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact The reliever suffered a right elbow laceration when he fell down the stairs in September, ending his 2021 campaign prematurely. The injury wasn't a concern heading into the spring, however, as Detroit signed him to a one-year, $1.9 million contract in his first year of arbitration, per Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. Cisnero got off to a slow start to camp and experienced renewed soreness following a Grapefruit League appearance Sunday, but the injury is related to his shoulder rather than his elbow this time around. As a result of his diagnosis, Cisnero will be forced to miss the first couple months of the season. With Andrew Chafin (groin) also opening the season on the IL, the Tigers' bullpen depth will be tested early on in 2022.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still feeling sore Manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday that Cisnero reported renewed soreness in his right elbow during his most recent Grapefruit League appearance Sunday against the Phillies, Evan Wood...

Impact Cisnero was slowly integrated into the Tigers' pitching schedule earlier this spring while he worked his way back from the elbow issue that ended his 2021 campaign prematurely. The 32-year-old was sharp over his first two Grapefruit League outings, but he unraveled against the Phillies, giving up three earned runs on a home run and two walks while recording just two outs. The Tigers could wait and see how he checks out during a bullpen session before deciding if he'll be included on the Opening Day roster or if he'll require a stint on the injured list. According to Woodbery, Elvin Rodriguez was summoned from minor-league camp Tuesday and could step into the bullpen to begin the season if Cisnero isn't available.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recovered from elbow injury Cisnero (elbow) threw a live batting practice session Monday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Cisnero has yet to make his Grapefruit League debut, but his ability to face hitters suggests that he's moved past the elbow laceration that resulted in him concluding the 2021 season on the injured list. After submitting a 3.65 ERA and 1.33 WHIP while striking out 62 over 61.2 innings in 67 appearances last season, Cisnero should be in good position to break camp as a member of the Detroit bullpen.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially shut down Cisnero (elbow) won't return this season, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cisnero suffered a right elbow laceration in mid-September when he fell on the stairs, and the Tigers will keep him out of game action for the remainder of the year. However, the right-hander is still with the team and playing catch, so he should have a relatively normal offseason. Cisnero made a career-high 67 appearances in 2021 and posted a 3.65 ERA and 1.33 WHIP with four saves and 18 holds in 61.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers reliever Jose Cisnero unlikely to return this season due to injury Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch isn't ready to shut down reliever Jose Cisnero, but new information leaves him with a dilemma.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Likely done for season Cisnero (elbow laceration) is unlikely to return this season, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Manager AJ Hinch said Saturday that it would be "improbable" for Cisnero to return this year, although the team is not ruling it out. He is still dealing with swelling around the laceration in his elbow and he's got less than 10 days before the season wraps up.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers' Jose Cisnero slips on stairs, gets eight stitches, lands on injured list To replace Jose Cisnero, the Detroit Tigers called up right-handed reliever Jason Foley from Triple-A Toledo.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Heads to injured list Cisnero was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right elbow laceration, retroactive to Monday.

Impact Per Evan Woodbery of MLive.com, he suffered the injury when he fell on the stairs during Monday's day off. It's not entirely clear how long the right-hander is expected to be sidelined, but he'll become eligible to come off the IL for the Sept. 24 game against the Royals. Cisnero struggled during each of his past two appearances, allowing seven earned runs on four hits and three walks across one-plus innings of work. Reliever Jason Foley was recalled from Triple-A Toledo to take his roster spot.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

What AJ Hinch is seeing from Detroit Tigers reliever Jose Cisnero amid struggles Jose Cisnero has allowed seven earned runs over his past two outings, sending his ERA to 3.65 across a team-high 67 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Earns win Friday Cisnero (4-4) allowed three runs on two hits and two walks with one strikeout in one inning, taking a blown save but earning the win Friday versus Tampa Bay.

Impact The 32-year-old allowed a three-run double to Ji-Man Choi in the seventh inning, but Detroit took the lead back in the home half of the frame on a Jonathan Schoop grand slam. While it was one of Cisnero's ugliest outings of the year, it ultimately didn't lead to disaster. The right-hander owns a 3.06 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 62:30 K:BB across 61.2 innings this year. He's added four saves, three blown saves and 18 holds in 66 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE