Alright, this we did see coming. After two years of shoulder trouble, and seven months removed from his last start, it was clear that if Reese Olson was still having issues, it was time for surgical intervention.
The Detroit Tigers have announced that the right-hander has undergone right labral repair surgery on his right shoulder and will miss the 2026 season. He and Jackson Jobe, whose recovery from 2025 Tommy John surgery will keep him out until at least the second half of the season, have both been moved to the 60-day injured list. Those moves open 40-man roster spots for Framber Valdez, whose deal is now official, and Justin Verlander, who agreed to a one-year deal with the Tigers earlier today.
It’s a tough blow to Olson, whose early promise in 2024 has been derailed for two seasons. Hopefully, he can finally get this all resolved and return fully healthy and ready to go in 2027. For now, Scott Harris and the Tigers have added ample reinforcements to make up for his absence.
