Tigers activate reliever Kenley Jansen before series against Guardians

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Tigers activate reliever Kenley Jansen before series against Guardians
Summary

The Detroit Tigers activated reliever Kenley Jansen from the injured list on June 12, ahead of their weekend series against the Cleveland Guardians. Jansen had missed 13 games due to pelvic inflammation. Along with Jansen, right-hander Jacob Waguespack was added to the roster, and outfielder James Outman was claimed from the Minnesota Twins. Manager A.J. Hinch confirmed that Tarik Skubal will be activated to start Saturday, while Casey Mize is set to return Sunday after injury.

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  • Kenley Jansen missed 13 games before his activation against the Guardians.
  • Jacob Waguespack's contract was selected by the Tigers.
  • James Outman joins the Tigers after being claimed from the Twins.
  • Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize are expected back this weekend.
  • Manager A.J. Hinch noted a decrease in players on the injured list.
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  • 11:38 PMESPN MLBTigers activate Jansen ahead of Cleveland series
  • 10:08 PMYahoo SportsTigers activate reliever Kenley Jansen before start of weekend series against Guardians
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The Detroit Tigers made a series of moves before Friday night's game against the Cleveland Guardians, with more expected over the weekend. Reliever Kenley Jansen was activated off the injured list while the contract of right-hander Jacob Waguespack was selected. Outfielder James Outman was also added to the roster after being claimed on waivers from the Minnesota Twins on Thursday.

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Tigers closer Kenley Jansen, who has missed 13 games due to pelvic inflammation, was activated Friday ahead of a weekend series against the Guardians.

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