DETROIT -- The Tigers have made so many bullpen moves from series to series lately that the last spot has felt like a revolving door. With Alex Lange ’s return, however, the revolving door brought in a welcome face.

Fourteen months after Lange underwent surgery on his right lat and faced an uncertain future, the former Tigers closer couldn’t stop smiling. He has been a familiar face in Detroit at various stages of his rehab process, but after watching the Tigers ride into the playoffs without him last fall, the 29-year-old returns from the 60-day injured list with a chance to become a big part of this year’s run.

“It's been a long 14 months,” Lange said, “but I'm excited to be back here in the locker room again. It felt like Christmas morning waking up, coming here and getting to put a

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