TODAY : The Tigers officially announced the selection of Gipson-Longs contract. Right-hander was optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding move. SEPTEMBER 8 : The Tigers are planning to select the contract of in time for him to start Sundays game against the White Sox, manager announced to reporters, . It will be his major league debut. Detroit has an empty spot on the 40-man, although the team will need to make room for the 25-year-old on the active roster. This will be the second promotion of the season for Gipson-Long, who earned the call to Triple-A in late July. He has made six starts since then, pitching to a 4.35 ERA with an impre sive 33.1% strikeout rate. However, he Ante Zizic Jersey has struggled in two appearances out of the bullpen in September, giving up six runs on seven hits. The Tigers will count on him to get back on track in the majors. Gipson-Long joined the Tigers organization at last years trade deadline, coming over in exchange for . As Beck pointed out , he was the final trade acquisition of Al Avilas tenure in Detroit. The young righty currently ranks as the no. 19 prospect in the Tigers system, per MLB Pipeline. Earlier this season, called attention to his above-average groundball rate and praised his ability to throw strikes. His groundball rate is down since his promotion to Triple-A, but his strikeout rate has never been higher. The Tigers expect Gipson-Long to pitch out of the rotation for the rest of the season. Hell be pitching in place of , who on Wednesday, ending his 2023 campaign. Detroit will have a couple of spots up for grabs in the rotation next season (presuming exercises his opt-out clause), so these final three weeks will serve as an audition of sorts of Gipson-Long. A good showing could increase his chances of making the Opening Day roster in 2024. Matt Mooney Jersey