Tigers optioned RHP Jose Ortega to Triple-A Toledo.
Ortega, 23, appeared in only one game with the Tigers, allowing a two-run home run to the Twins on his first pitch Tuesday before hurling 2 1/3 scoreless innings. He has a 4.23 ERA and a 48/34 K/BB ratio in 38 1/3 innings at the Triple-A level this season.