Hinch awoke in Cleveland with the knowledge that Reese Olson would stand on a major-league mound for the first time in 48 days, returning after a stint on the injured list with inflammation in his right ring finger.

The Detroit Tigers announced on Friday that starting pitcher Reese Olson will be activated off the 15-day injured list and will start Friday’s matchup with Cleveland. Justyn-Henry Malloy was optioned to Triple-A Toledo as a corresponding move.