The Detroit Tigers designated relief pitcher John Brebbia for assignment on June 15, calling up pitcher Tyler Owens from Triple-A Toledo.

For probably many reasons, it did not work out for the Tigers and reliever John Brebbia. He was designated for assignment before the game Sunday.

Tyler Owens will get a shot at the bullpen now, although the leash is presumably going to be short. The right-hander has a good riding fastball in the 95-96 mph range, but his slider has continued to be too hittable even at the Triple-A level, and he hasn’t consistently commanded his splitter at all.