RHP Spencer Turnbull makes his first appearance on a Major League roster

The Tigers today announced two additional September call-ups, recalling RHP Spencer Turnbull from Triple A Toledo and selecting the contract of RHP Matt Hall from Toledo. To make room for Hall on the 40-man roster, RHP Johnny Barbato has been designated for assignment.

Turnbull, who spent the majority of the Minor League season between Double A Erie and Triple A Toledo, has put together a nice 2018 campaign. On the season he has posted a 5–8 record with a 3.92 ERA (119.1IP/52ER) and 133 strikeouts. Turnbull was a second round draft pick by the Tigers in the 2014 MLB Draft, out of the University of Alabama.

Perhaps the most notable start of his season came on August 27 vs. Columbus in his season debut for the Mud Hens. Over 6.1 innings, he allowed three earned runs on seven hits, while striking out a career-high 11. He had continued success in his next start on September 1 at Columbus, tossing 7.0 shutout innings, allowing just one hit and a walk, while striking out eight.

Ranked as the organization’s No. 22 prospect by MLB Pipeline, Hall has impressed throughout the season, splitting time between Erie and Toledo. He’s compiled a tidy 2.13 ERA (114.1IP/27ER) over 37 appearances this season, 14 of which were as a starting pitcher. Hall’s composite ERA led Detroit’s player development system, ahead of Spenser Watkins, who posted a 2.76 (137.0IP/42ER), among all pitchers who had minimum 0.8IP per team game.