Former Detroit Tigers left-handed pitcher Tyler Alexander is back in the AL Central after agreeing to a deal with the Chicago White Sox, the team announced on Sunday. The Tigers’ second-round pick in 2015 was designated for assignment by the Milwaukee Brewers last week and elected free agency after clearing waivers.

With the win, Chicago split the four-game series. The Tigers had swept the White Sox in April in the first of four series between the teams this season.

CHICAGO — Detroit Tigers right-hander Sawyer Gipson-Long made his first MLB start in 615 days, returning from right elbow surgery and left hip surgery. It was his first game since Sept. 28, 2023.

The scheduled starters for tonight's game are Sawyer Gipson-Long (2025 debut) and Jared Shuster (0-0, 6.14 ERA). First pitch was originally scheduled for 6:40 p.m.

A 6-foot-6 righty with a fastball in the upper 90s, Cusick’s yet to find his command enough to make the major leagues. Through 14 appearances in 2025, Cusick has a 6.32 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 15 2/3 innings.

Colt Keith hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth inning to help the major league-leading Detroit Tigers beat the lowly Chicago White Sox 5-4.

A bullpen game faltered in the sixth inning as the Tigers lost to the White Sox in Chicago for the first time in two years.

Prior to Sunday’s series finale against the Kansas City Royals, the Chicago White Sox announced they have signed a left-handed pitcher with seven years of MLB experience. According to a press release from the team,

The Tigers scratched across a run in the eighth inning to beat the White Sox, 5-4, on a rainy night at Rate Field on Wednesday.