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Hernan Perez seems like a likely candidate to be promoted from Triple-A Toledo when rosters expand this week.

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CHICAGO -- Manager Brad Ausmus said Sunday morning that he would announce after the game today who the Detroit Tigers will add when rosters expand Monday. That gives us just a few hours to debate the issue.

Here is how it might shake out:

Starting pitchers

Absolute locks: Kyle Ryan, Kyle Lobstein

Lobstein is expected to start Tuesday against the Indians. The Tigers said that both Ryan and Lobstein would be back when rosters expand. One of them will be in the rotation while the Tigers await the return of Anibal Sanchez to the rotation. The other will provide them depth at starter and could pitch out of the bullpen.

Possibly: Robbie Ray, Buck Farmer

A week or two ago, it seemed likely that the Tigers would call up one or both of these two. But with Ryan and Lobstein coming up, it's not a lock that either one of them will be promoted.

Relief pitchers

Very likely: Ian Krol

It seems likely the Tigers will add a couple relief pitchers to the bullpen. Krol seems to be the top candidate. There are actually few candidates since the Tigers had to designate Justin Miller and Jose Ortega for assignment this weekend to make room for Evan Reed and Ryan.

Likely: Melvin Mercedes

Krol is a lefty. Mercedes is a righty. It seems logical that the Tigers would add one of each.

Catchers

Lock: James McCann

The Tigers will almost certainly add McCann as a third catcher. He is the only player mentioned here who is not currently on the 40-man roster, so the Tigers will have to make another move -- likely by designating relief pitcher Chad Smith for assignment -- to add McCann. Word of warning: Don't expect McCann to play a ton in September. The Tigers aren't going to throw a new catcher at the pitching staff during a pennant race. If they thought he was an upgrade, he would be with the Tigers already.

Infielders

Lock: Hernan Perez

Perez would give the Tigers some depth at middle infield. He's had a couple cups of coffee in the majors. He can run a little. He's on the 40-man roster. He makes sense.

Outfielders

Lock: No one

Some assume Steven Moya is an absolute lock. I'm not that certain.

Likely: Steven Moya

Moya put up amazing numbers this season with Double-A Erie. He could very well be promoted as a reward for his excellent season. The same word of caution that applied to McCann applies to Moya. If he is promoted, he won't play a ton.

Possibly: Tyler Collins

It's difficult to rule out a guy who made the opening day roster. If the Tigers decide to give Moya some time off before he heads to the Arizona Fall League, Collins could get a call-up. He also has been playing center field in Toledo. The Tigers have had some defensive issues in center. Could Collins be a late-inning defensive replacement?

If you want to paint me into a corner and give my exact predictions, I'd go this way: Lobstein, Ryan, Krol, Mercedes, McCann, Perez, Moya.

What do you think? Who do you think will get called up? Post your thoughts in the comments section below this story. Then make sure to return to MLive later today to see who the Tigers will promote. There should be a story here less than an hour after the game ends.

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