Tigers RHP Reese Olson leaves vs. Blue Jays after two innings with sore shoulder

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Reese Olson (45) throws to a Toronto Blue Jays batter in first inning American League baseball action in Toronto on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Jon Blacker/CP)

TORONTO — Detroit Tigers right-hander Reese Olson left his start against the Blue Jays after two innings Saturday because of a sore right shoulder.

Olson used double-play grounders to strand runners in each of his two scoreless innings. He allowed one hit and walked two. He threw 30 pitches, 16 strikes.

Right-hander Alex Faedo replaced Olson in the third.

Olson was seeking his fourth straight win. He won back-to-back starts over Cincinnati and Cleveland before the All-Star break and beat the White Sox on June 23. He began the year 0-5 in his first nine starts.

Olson, 24, is in his second big league season, both with the Tigers. He came in 4-8 with a 3.30 ERA in 18 starts.

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