Impact It will be the first time he's thrown since he had Tommy John surgery in April. If his lengthy rehab progresses as scheduled, Gipson-Long could be an option to pitch for the Tigers around midseason next year.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Throwing program next week Gipson-Long (elbow) will begin a throwing program next week, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Undergoes hip surgery Gipson-Long (elbow) underwent left hip labral repair surgery Tuesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Impact Gipson-Long was already done for the season after having Tommy John surgery in April and he now has an additional operation to come back from. The hip surgery shouldn't alter his timeline, although the hurler will likely be out until around midseason of next year.
JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Ready for rehab assignment Gipson-Long (groin) will begin a rehab assignment with Low-A Lakeland on Sunday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Gipson-Long has dealt with a left groin strain since early on in spring training and is finally ready to test things out in a game setting. While he could be ready for activation from the 15-day injured list in the next week or two, Gipson-Long seems likely to be sent to Triple-A Toledo at that point rather than being added to the big-league roster.
APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE
Throws simulated game Gipson-Long (groin) completed a three-inning simulated game Tuesday in Lakeland, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Gipson-Long was placed on the 15-day injured list March 28 due to a groin injury he had been battling since the first week of spring training. The righty ended his 2023 season in Detroit with four starts, going 1-0 with a 2.70 ERA in 20 innings.
APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE
Set to throw Tuesday Gipson-Long (groin) will throw in a simulated game in Lakeland on Tuesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Gipson-Long has been battling a left groin strain he sustained in the first week of spring training. He was placed on the Tigers' 15-day IL on Thursday, and he will participate in his first simulated game Tuesday. Gipson-Long made four starts for the Tigers towards the end of the 2023 season, finishing 1-0 with a 2.70 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 26:8 K:BB over 20 innings.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Toledo The Tigers optioned Gipson-Long to Triple-A Toledo on Friday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Impact Gipson-Long wrapped up his season with a no-decision Thursday against the Royals, yielding three runs -- two earned -- on four hits and two walks over five innings. The 25-year-old right-hander ultimately delivered an encouraging 2.70 ERA and 26:8 K:BB across his first four major-league starts (20 innings) this year for Detroit.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Strikes out six in no-decision Gipson-Long did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and two walks over five innings against the Royals while striking out six.
Impact Gipson-Long struggled a bit with his command out of the gate but would only be charged with two runs over his five innings of work, which came across on a two-run shot from Michael Massey in the top of the third. The rookie right-hander has now gone five innings in all four of his starts and is yet to allow more than two earned runs over that stretch. On the downside, he's also issued multiple walks in three consecutive outings.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Solid in no-decision Gipson-Long allowed a run on four hits and three walks while striking out four over five innings in a no-decision versus the Athletics on Friday.
Impact Gipson-Long kept the scoring down, but he didn't have dominant stuff Friday, throwing 52 of 89 pitches for strikes. He's maintained a 2.40 ERA through 15 innings over three starts while adding a 20:6 K:BB. He's tentatively due for one more start in 2023, which is expected to be at home versus the Royals.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sawyer Gipson-Long the star, Miguel Cabrera the hero in Tigers' extra-inning win Sawyer Gipson-Long struck out 11 hitters in five innings and Miguel Cabrera rescued the night with an RBI single in the 10th in a 5-4 win in...
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Strikes out 11 in no-decision Gipson-Long allowed a run on two hits and three walks while striking out 11 over five innings in a no-decision versus the Angels on Saturday.
Impact Gipson-Long gave up his first home run, a solo shot to Nolan Schanuel in the third inning, but it was an otherwise impressive second start for the rookie right-hander. Gipson-Long has allowed three runs over 10 innings while posting a 16:3 K:BB across his first two major-league outings. Assuming he's earned another start, he lines up for a favorable road outing in Oakland next week.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets second start Gipson-Long is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Angels in Anaheim, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Impact As expected, Gipson-Long will stick around with the big club to make a second turn through the rotation after he limited the White Sox to two runs while striking out five over five innings en route to picking up a win in his MLB debut. Gipson-Long showcased swing-and-miss stuff during stops at Double-A Erie and Triple-A Toledo prior to getting called up last weekend, but his lack of pedigree and minimal MLB experience still make him a risky streaming option against the Angels.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs win in debut Gipson-Long (1-0) earned the win Sunday, allowing two runs on four hits over five innings against the White Sox. He struck out five.
Impact It was an impressive big-league debut from the 25-year-old Gipson-Long, holding the White Sox to two runs to earn the win. The rookie right-hander showcased advanced control, throwing 50 of his 73 pitches for strikes without allowing a walk. Gipson-Long had been struggling a bit in Triple-A, pitching to a 5.45 ERA across 34.2 innings. He could remain in the Tigers' rotation, however, with Matt Manning (foot) set to miss the rest of the season.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Promotion official Detroit selected Gipson-Long's contract from Triple-A Toledo ahead of his scheduled start Sunday versus the White Sox.
Impact Gipson-Long will be making his major-league debut as he toes the slab in the Tigers' series finale against Chicago. The 25-year-old right-hander had registered a 4.33 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 126:29 K:BB in 99.2 innings this summer between Double-A and Triple-A.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
MLB debut coming Sunday The Tigers will promote Gipson-Long from Triple-A Toledo to start Sunday against the White Sox, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Impact Acquired from Minnesota in 2022 as part of the Michael Fulmer trade, Gipson-Long began 2023 in Double-A before working his way to Triple-A in mid-July. He's put up a 5.45 ERA and 1.37 WHIP through 34.2 innings with Toledo, and he's now set to make his MLB debut in a spot start Sunday. While his Triple-A stats aren't very impressive, Gipson-Long will have the benefit of facing a White Sox offense that ranks 28th in OPS (.687).
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
