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Brenan Hanifee joins Tigers as Connor Seabold lands on injured list
TL;DR
Brenan Hanifee has been recalled by the Detroit Tigers after Connor Seabold was placed on the 15-day injured list due to left ankle inflammation. The roster changes occurred shortly before the game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Key points
- Brenan Hanifee recalled from Triple-A Toledo
- Connor Seabold placed on 15-day injured list
- Seabold's injury is left ankle inflammation
- Roster moves made before game against Cincinnati Reds
Detroit TigersBrenan HanifeeConnor SeaboldCincinnati Reds
The Detroit Tigers have recalled right-handed reliever Brenan Hanifee from Triple-A Toledo.
It wasn't for performance reasons.
The Tigers had to activate Hanifee on Sunday, April 26, after placing right-handed reliever Connor Seabold on the 15-day injured list with left ankle inflammation. The roster moves happened 75 minutes before first pitch of Sunday's series finale between the Tigers and Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Brenan Hanifee throws at live batting practice during spring training at TigerTown in Lakeland, Fla. on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026.
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Seabold suffered the injury in Saturday's 9-2 loss.
Hanifee registered a 4.91 ERA with five walks and 12 strikeouts across 11 innings in 10 games for Toledo. The 27-year-old owns a 2.77 ERA over 94⅓ innings in 78 games during his three-year MLB career, from 2023-25.
He was the final player cut from spring training before 2026 Opening Day.
This story will be updated.
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Q&A
Why was Connor Seabold placed on the injured list?
Connor Seabold was placed on the 15-day injured list due to left ankle inflammation.
What prompted the Detroit Tigers to recall Brenan Hanifee?
The recall of Brenan Hanifee was necessitated by Connor Seabold's injury, not due to performance issues.
When did the roster changes for the Tigers occur?
The roster changes occurred 75 minutes before the game against the Cincinnati Reds on April 26.