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

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.

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.