The Detroit Tigers designated relief pitcher John Brebbia for assignment on June 15, calling up pitcher Tyler Owens from Triple-A Toledo.

For probably many reasons, it did not work out for the Tigers and reliever John Brebbia. He was designated for assignment before the game Sunday.

Detroit Tigers right-hander John Brebbia was designated for assignment on Sunday and right-hander Tyler Owens was recalled from Triple-A Toledo. Brebbia, 35, is in his first season with the Tigers after signing a one-year free-agent deal in February.