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Ty Madden back from injured list to start vs Rays; Ricky Vanasco out
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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – The Detroit Tigers activated right-hander Ty Madden from the injured list.
The 26-year-old will start for the Tigers on Monday, June 1, against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field, making his return from the 15-day injured list. He had been sidelined with a right forearm contusion after taking a 108 mph line-drive comebacker off his arm in his latest appearance.
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Madden hasn't pitched for the Tigers since May 15.
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Ty Madden (36) walks off the field after throwing top of fifth inning against Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park in Detroit on Monday, May 4, 2026.
To open a spot for Madden's return, the Tigers optioned right-handed reliever Ricky Vanasco to Triple-A Toledo. The 27-year-old posted a 15.63 ERA with six walks and four strikeouts across 6⅓ innings in five games.
Madden made a rehab start for Triple-A Toledo before returning, throwing 70 pitches across 4⅓ innings.
This story will be updated.
Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@freepress.com or follow him @EvanPetzold .
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers activate Ty Madden from injured list; Ricky Vanasco out
