DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers have optioned right-handed reliever Alex Lange to Triple-A Toledo.

The move creates an active roster spot for left-hander Drew Sommers, whose contract was selected from Toledo before Friday’s series opener against the Kansas City Royals .

To open a 40-man roster spot for Sommers, infielder/outfielder Ryan Kreidler was designated for assignment.

Lange, 29, made just one appearance for the Tigers after being reinstated from the injured list , 14 months removed from a devastating shoulder injury.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Lange remained in the mix for opportunities in September and beyond.

“I’m glad he got his first outing out of the way after all the rehab. The way we configured our roster took the spot away from him, but we want him to keep work

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