Funkhouser logged a scoreless inning in Monday's loss to Cleveland and now has a 1.42 ERA through his first five appearances of the season.

EDGE Analysis

Funkhouser was recalled by the Tigers on May 6 and has pitched well across 6.2 innings, posting a strong 0.95 WHIP to go with the 1.42 ERA. It's of course a small sample size, and the 27-year-old struggled with a 7.27 ERA in his MLB debut last season, but the good run should at least let him stick in the Detroit bullpen for the time being.

Funkhouser was recalled by the Tigers on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Funkhouser made his major-league debut in 2020 and posted a 7.27 ERA and 1.90 WHIP in 17.1 innings across 13 relief appearances. He'll return to the big leagues after Derek Holland (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list, and Funkhouser should mainly pitch in low-leverage situations.

Funkhouser was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander allowed three runs over two innings through two spring appearances and will begin the season in the minors. Funkhouser made his major-league debut for Detroit in 2020 and posted a 7.27 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and 12:11 K:BB across 17.1 innings.

Funkhouser was optioned to the Tigers' alternate training site Wednesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Funkhouser made his big-league debut at the start of this season and had remained on the roster all year to this point, though he did very little with his opportunities. In 16.1 innings of relief, he posted a 6.06 ERA, a 1.71 WHIP and a 12:9 K:BB.

Funkhouser (0-1) allowed five earned runs on four hits and two walks in an inning of work to take the loss Monday against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

It was an MLB debut to forget for Funkhouser, who got rocked despite not allowing a home run on a night in which Kansas City hit six long balls. That's a very faint silver lining for the 26-year-old, who was hoping to make a good impression in the majors after a four-year climb through the team's farm system. Detroit is rebuilding and isn't particularly deep in the bullpen, so Funkhouser should be allowed to work through his struggles in the big leagues, though he doesn't figure to work in a high-leverage role for the Tigers.

The Tigers recalled Funkhouser from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

A fourth-round draft pick in 2016, Funkhouser will be up with the big club for the first time in his career after a slow, but steady climb through the Tigers' farm system. Funkhouser has worked exclusively as a starter during his minor-league career, but he's expected to work in long relief initially with Dario Agrazal positioned to begin the season as the club's fifth starter.

Funkhouser will be a part of the Tigers' 60-man player pool this season.

EDGE Analysis

Funkhouser was optioned to Triple-A Toledo in March but will now provide depth on an expanded MLB roster. The 26-year-old made 18 starts at Triple-A last year and could be a rotation option if a need arises at any point this season for Detroit.

Funkhouser was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was a long shot to break camp with the big club after logging an 8.53 ERA in 18 starts at Triple-A a season ago. Funkhouser will serve as organizational pitching depth.

Funkhouser was added to the Tigers' 40-man roster on Wednesday, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

This protects the 25-year-old righty from the Rule 5 draft. Funkhouser's below-average command and control was exposed at Triple-A, as he had a 65:54 K:BB in 63.1 innings (18 starts). The Tigers may keep developing him as a starting pitcher, but it seems like the bullpen is his most realistic long-term home. He probably wouldn't have much success, but he may get some starts in the majors this season.

Funkhouser was placed on the temporary inactive list at Double-A Erie on Monday, Emily Waldon of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The reason for the move is not yet clear. Funkhouser had been working his way back up to Triple-A Toledo after suffering a right shoulder impingement in early May.