DETROIT (WXYZ) — The Detroit Tigers recalled top-pick Spencer Torkelson from the Toledo Mud Hens after he was sent down to AAA more than two months ago.
The first-baseman appeared in 54 games for the Tigers and had a .201 batting average with 42 hits and 18 RBIs before he was sent down.
He appeared in 58 games for the Mud Hens after being sent down and had a .239 batting average with 54 hits and 43 RBIs.
Torkelson struck out 85 times with Toledo after striking out 56 times with the Tigers this season.
