Detroit Tigers: 3 things you should know about Reese Olson

3.) Detroit Tigers calling on Reese Olson may be temporary.

The Detroit Tigers have called up Reese Olson and sent down stuff-first reliever Braden Bristo in his place to free up the roster spot. Olson may very well be a temporary addition, especially with the fact that Tarik Skubal is starting to trend toward a return to the mound.

It should not discount things for Olson as there is a ton of upside; even with some reliever risk, there's plenty to like with the right-handed arm. Olson has high strikeout numbers, and as of late, his walk numbers have been better, leading to a better feel to command.

However, the Tigers are going to bring up Olson as a starter. Without Eduardo Rodríguez in the rotation, it may buy him some time, but Olson may have to shift into the bullpen in an extended relief spot depending on two things.

One being his performance, if he gets to stick with the rotation and handles the job well, he'll stay, but a rough debut and string of starts could point to a relief role. The other being pitchers returning to the rotation, but the Tigers want to keep Olson on the big league staff to get some innings.

While Olson has some reliever risk long-term, the hopes are still high now, and he will get his first chance for the Tigers, starting with his MLB debut on Friday!