Tigers designate VerHagen for assignment, recall Gerber

Published Apr. 23, 2018 2:16 p.m. ET

DETROIT (AP) -- The Detroit Tigers have designated right-hander Drew VerHagen for assignment and recalled outfielder Mike Gerber from Triple-A Toledo.

The team announced the moves Monday. The Tigers had the day off before playing at Pittsburgh on Tuesday night.

VerHagen is 0-1 with a 6.30 ERA in nine relief appearances this season. He took the loss Sunday against Kansas City, walking two of the three hitters he faced.

Gerber made his major-league debut Friday night as a pinch runner. He was with the Tigers that day as the 26th man for their doubleheader against the Royals.