With October looming large, the Detroit Tigers just lost what could have been a key bullpen depth piece for the rest of the year. With the Tigers, he posted a 6.55 ERA with 12 walks and 16 strikeouts across 22 innings in 22 games this season. Last year in the postseason, Brieske was a key member of the bullpen, logging six innings of one-run ball against the Astros and Guardians. Tigers get worst possible news on key bullpen reinforcement Beau BrieskeAt this time, according to Petzold, Brieske's injury does not require surgery. Still, there is still no clear timeline for his return, adding to the unease and uncertainty surrounding the Tigers' bullpen situation down the stretch and into the postseason.