Brant Hurter returns to Detroit Tigers bullpen following lumbar injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 1:44 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Brant Hurter returned to the Detroit Tigers bullpen Tuesday night at Comerica Park after missing 108 days due to lumbar spine inflammation. The left-handed reliever recorded four consecutive outs against the Minnesota Twins during a 3-2 Tigers loss. Hurter entered the game in the eighth inning, throwing 12 pitches and striking out Walker Jenkins. He managed to complete two innings of work despite lingering tightness and reduced velocity on his pitches compared to his season average. Prior to his return, Hurter completed eight rehab outings with Triple-A Toledo to address mechanical alignment issues caused by his extended absence.
- •Brant Hurter returned to the mound Tuesday after a 108-day absence.
- •The Tigers lost to the Minnesota Twins 3-2 at Comerica Park.
- •Hurter recorded four straight outs and threw 12 pitches in his return.
- •Mechanical adjustments were required during eight rehab starts in Triple-A Toledo.
- •The pitcher reported continued back tightness but confirmed he is healthy enough to compete.
- 1:44 PMYahoo Sports — Brant Hurter makes seamless return to Tigers' pen
"Brant Hurter was back on the mound at Comerica Park Tuesday night, recording four straight outs in what ended up a 3-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins.
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