Kenta Maeda, who has a 6.21 ERA in his 36 appearances for the Tigers spanning two seasons, was designated for assignment. Detroit recalled prospect Tyler Owens.

Tyler Owens was acquired from the Texas Rangers in the trade that sent catcher Carson Kelly there last July. The 24-year-old right-hander impressed in spring training by allowing no runs and no walks in five appearances and drew some compliments from A.J. Hinch. He was already on the 40-man roster, so Maeda’s spot is up for the taking.