Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Reese Olson (shoulder) will make his return to the mound against the Kansas City Royals on Monday. The right-hander has been sidelined the last eight weeks while recovering from a shoulder strain. Olson won't get an easy task for his first game back with a matchup against a tough Royals team. However, Olson has held his own with a 3.23 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 92 strikeouts across 18 starts this season. It's uncertain if he'll be a full-go for his first game back, but he'll be worth starting in season long formats on Monday.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Reese Olson (shoulder) is trending towards returning from the injured list to pitch in the series next week against the division-rival Kansas City Royals that runs from Monday, Sept. 16, through Wednesday, Sept. 18. Left-hander Tarik Skubal (hand) is already projected to start on Wednesday, so Olson's turn would come either on Monday or Tuesday. An official announcement could come on Saturday. The 25-year-old has been out since July 20 but did toss three scoreless innings with five strikeouts in his latest minor-league rehab start on Tuesday with Triple-A Toledo. Olson's strikeout rate has been a bit down this year, but you can't argue with his results (3.23 ERA, 1.18 WHIP) in 19 starts before hurting his shoulder. He has streaming appeal down the stretch, although a matchup next week against KC will probably make fantasy managers nervous.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Reese Olson (shoulder) tossed three scoreless innings (45 total pitches in his second minor-league rehab start on Tuesday with Triple-A Toledo, and he will now rejoin the Tigers to be evaluated. "We'll determine what's next for him. It could be another start in Triple-A, or another plan. We haven't seen him in 10 days, so I'd like to sit down and see how he feels," manager A.J. Hinch said. The 25-year-old could probably use at least one more rehab start to build his arm back up, but it sounds like the Tigers haven't yet decided if his next outing will be back on the farm or for the Tigers. If Olson returns to the Tigers' rotation for his next start, he'll be a poor streaming option for fantasy managers playing for a championship down the stretch. The former 13th-rounder of the Milwaukee Brewers in 2018 has a solid 3.23 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with 92 K's in 19 starts this year, but he last pitched for Detroit on July 20.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Reese Olson (shoulder) made his first minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Toledo on Thursday and tossed two shutout innings, allowing one hit, walking one and striking out one while throwing 24 of his 39 total pitches for strikes. It was a nice first rehab outing for Olson. Because the 25-year-old has been sidelined due to a shoulder injury since late July, he's going to need a couple more rehab appearances before potentially rejoining Detroit's starting rotation for the tail end of the season in late September. His strikeout rate of 21.7% this year is slightly down from his rookie campaign, but overall, it's been a solid second year for Olson, who has gone 4-8 with a 3.23 ERA (3.15 FIP), a 1.18 WHIP and a 92:31 K:BB in 19 starts in his second big-league season. The next step for Olson will be to recapture the dominance he had exhibited in the minors.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Reese Olson (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. It'll be Olson's first time throwing off a mound since hitting the injured list with a strained right shoulder in late July. Although it's set to be a significant step forward in his throwing progression, Olson is still likely to be some time away from commencing a minor-league rehab assignment. If all goes well, however, the 25-year-old right-hander should be able to make it back for the Tigers at some point in September. Through 19 starts for Detroit, Olson has a 3.23 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with 92 strikeouts and 31 walks in 103 innings.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Reese Olson's shoulder injury appears to be mild after testing, according to manager A.J. Hinch. However, there's still no timetable for how long Olson is expected to be on the 15-day injured list. A right-shoulder strain caused the 24-year-old to be removed from his last outing on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays, and he landed on the IL the following day. This is good news for Olson, but it remains to be seen if he'll miss the minimum 15 days. The former 13th-round pick of the Milwaukee Brewers in 2018 has looked better in his sophomore campaign, posting a 3.23 ERA (3.11 FIP) and 1.18 WHIP despite a reduced 21.7% strikeout rate in 103 innings pitched over his 19 starts for the Tigers. Olson deserves to be stashed in deep-mixed leagues, especially if he could return on the first day he's eligible to be reinstated from the IL.

The Detroit Tigers announced on Sunday that they placed right-hander Reese Olson (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list with a right-shoulder strain and also optioned infielder/outfielder Ryan Vilade to Triple-A Toledo. Olson heads to the shelf after being taken out of his start on Saturday early against the Toronto Blue Jays with shoulder soreness. Given the nature of the 24-year-old's injury, fantasy managers shouldn't necessarily expect him to return in the 15 days. Although Olson's 21.7% strikeout rate leaves something to be desired, he's been solid in his second big-league season in Detroit, posting a 3.23 ERA (3.12 FIP) and 1.18 WHIP with 92 strikeouts and 31 walks in 103 innings over his 19 starts. It's unclear who will replace Olson in the starting rotation, but fellow right-hander Casey Mize (hamstring) could be close to coming off his IL stint.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Reese Olson looked good on the mound during Saturday's outing against the Los Angeles Angels. Olson struck out nine batters while allowing two runs over six innings in what ended up being a no-decision. He gave up a pair of runs early in the third inning, but Olson settled down after that. The 24-year-old has allowed two runs or fewer in three straight starts. He'll take a 3.32 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and 81/26 K/BB ratio into his next start against the Cincinnati Reds.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Reese Olson was dominant against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, pitching into the 7th inning and picking up his first win of the season in the Tigers 2-1 victory. Olson gave up just three hits and recorded four strikeouts with his only blemish in the box score being three walks. The only run Olson gave up came in the 7th inning and was unearned. The 24-year-old lowered his ERA to 1.92, the lowest in a Tigers rotation that includes Cy Young candidate Tarik Skubal. Fantasy managers in need of starting pitchers should look to take advantage of Olson's hot start and snag him off the waiver wire if available. Olson's next scheduled start will be next Friday at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Reese Olson (hip) is scheduled to make his next start on Saturday against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. Olson was forced to leave his last start on Monday early against the Kansas City Royals when he was hit by a comebacker in his hip, but he only suffered a bruise and is ready to take his next turn in the rotation this weekend. In the plus matchup against a Blue Jays offense that has been out of sorts for most of the early part of the year, Olson should be returned to starting fantasy lineups in most leagues. The 24-year-old former 13th-round pick by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2018 has yet to win a game and has five losses, but it's not because he hasn't pitched well. He's currently sporting a great 2.16 ERA and 1.06 WHIP and has walked 16 and struck out 43 in 50 innings over his nine starts.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Reese Olson (hip) didn't throw his bullpen session on Wednesday and will instead throw his bullpen on Thursday at Comerica Park before he returns to the rotation to start against the Toronto Blue Jays this weekend. Olson was hit on his right hip by a comebacker in his last start on Monday against the Kansas City Royals, but the injury wasn't serious enough to cause him to miss his next turn through the rotation this weekend in a better matchup against Toronto. The 24-year-old former 13th-round pick by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2018 has been outstanding for the Tigers and his fantasy managers so far this year, despite being 0-5. Olson is currently sporting a 2.16 ERA (2.82 FIP) and 1.06 WHIP while walking 16 and striking out 43 in 50 innings over his nine starts in just his second MLB season. Leave him in your starting lineups this weekend.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Reese Olson (hip) said he played catch on Tuesday and felt fine other than a little soreness around his hip. Olson will throw a side session on Wednesday, but he expects to be ready to go in time for Saturday's scheduled start at home against the Toronto Blue Jays after suffering a right hip contusion in Monday's start against the division-rival Kansas City Royals. The 24-year-old right-hander may be without a win through his nine starts this season, but he owns an excellent 2.16 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 43:16 K:BB over 50 innings of work for the Tigers. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring the status of Olson over the coming days for confirmation that he won't need to miss a turn in the rotation.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Reese Olson (hip) left Monday's start against the division-rival Kansas City Royals during the third inning after taking a 101.8 mph line drive from Michael Massey off his right hip. It's worth noting that Olson attempted to stay in the game, but Beau Brieske ultimately relieved him after the club opted to pull him from the contest. Olson allowed one earned run on five hits and one walk with two strikeouts over 2 2/3 innings before departing. The Tigers should provide an official diagnosis sometime following Monday's game, and the 24-year-old right-hander should be viewed as day-to-day until then. Although Olson is winless through nine starts this year, he holds an impressive 2.16 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 43:16 K:BB over 50 frames. His next start tentatively lines up for Saturday, when Detroit hosts the Toronto Blue Jays.UPDATE: Olson was diagnosed with a right-hip contusion.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Reese Olson will take the bump to start Friday's series opener versus the New York Yankees. The 24-year-old has enjoyed a nice start to his season, tossing a 3.18 ERA across his first five starts and 28 1/3 innings of work, although his 4.09 SIERA suggests some regression may be on the horizon. Nonetheless, Olson has been one of the most unlucky pitchers in the game from a win/loss standpoint as he has allowed just four earned runs over his last three starts and has managed to take the loss in each of those outings. He worked seven innings of one-run ball while striking out eight in his last start against the Royals but failed to gain a single run of offensive support.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Reese Olson has secured himself a spot in the team's Opening Day starting rotation after the club optioned Matt Manning to Triple-A Toledo on Friday. Olson beat out Manning by posting a 3.68 ERA with 14 strikeouts and four walks in 14 2/3 innings in Grapefruit League action. In his rookie season in 2023 with Detroit, the 24-year-old former 13th-round pick in 2018 by the Milwaukee Brewers went 5-7 with a 3.99 ERA (4.01 FIP) and 1.12 WHIP while walking 33 and striking out 103 in 103 2/3 frames over 21 appearances (18 starts). Olson doesn't have above-average stuff, but he has a five-pitch mix and is a sneaky flier in deep-mixed leagues and AL-only setups in his sophomore season.

Detroit Tigers righty Reese Olson is getting ready to make his next start, which will come Friday against Mike Clevinger and the Chicago White Sox. The results haven't been there for the 24-year-old, as he owns a 4.65 ERA and 1.21 WHIP but is striking out hitters at a decent 23.8% rate over 79 1/3 innings. Fantasy managers should leave Olson on the waiver wire in most formats, but he has the stuff to be a future contributor, making him an under-the-radar dynasty arm.

Detroit Tigers rookie right-hander Reese Olson will be plugged back into the starting rotation and make the start on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners. Olson has started five games in his first taste of the big leagues this year, but he had been working in a relief role just prior to the All-Star break this week. The 23-year-old hasn't been bad in his first 33 1/3 big-league innings, posting a 4.05 ERA (3.46 FIP), 0.99 WHIP, eight walks and 35 strikeouts in eight appearances. He hasn't been as sharp in his five starts, though, allowing 15 runs (13 earned) on 20 hits (four homers) while walking six and fanning 27 in 21 1/3 innings. The 23-year-old will have a solid matchup against Seattle in his return to a starting role this weekend, though, and he could stick around in the rotation for a bit longer if he handles himself well on Sunday.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Reese Olson (knee) underwent x-rays on his injured knee, and the results were negative. Olson took a comebacker off his leg with two outs in the second inning. He allowed a run on three hits while walking one and striking out two in just 1 2/3 innings before exiting. The 23-year-old is "optimistic" that he will be ready to go for his next start, which is lined up for Wednesday against the Athletics. "We'll see over the next couple of days what it's like," said Tigers manager A.J. Hinch. Olson is considered day-to-day for now.

The Detroit Tigers are saying that rookie right-hander Reese Olson (knee) left his start early on Thursday against the Texas Rangers with a left-knee contusion after taking a comebacker off his leg with two outs in the second inning. Olson had a long chat with manager A.J. Hinch and athletic trainer Ryne Eubanks before departing. The 23-year-old allowed a run on three hits while walking one and striking out two in just 1 2/3 innings of work before having to exit the contest. Although the injury didn't look terribly serious, Olson's next scheduled start at home next week in a great matchup with the Oakland Athletics should be considered up in the air. Coming into Wednesday's start, Olson had allowed 15 runs (13 earned) on 20 hits (four homers) while walking six and striking out 28 in 24 2/3 innings over his first five MLB outings (four starts).