Tyler David Owens (born January 9, 2001) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Professional career
Atlanta Braves
Owens drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 13th round, with the 397th overall selection, of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft. He split his first professional season between the rookie–level Gulf Coast League Braves and rookie–level Danville Braves. Owens did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Owens returned to action in 2021 with the Single–A Augusta GreenJackets, struggling to a 7.07 ERA with 17 strikeouts over 6 games (4 starts). He returned to Augusta in 2022, logging a 5–3 record and 5.20 ERA with 67 strikeouts and 5 saves across 32 appearances. Owens spent 2023 with the High–A Rome Braves and Double–A Mississippi Braves, accumulating an 0–6 record and 3.03 ERA with 67 strikeouts over 15 total games (8 starts).
Texas Rangers
On January 26, 2024, Owens was traded to the Texas Rangers in exchange for J. P. Martínez. In 26 relief outings for the Double–A Frisco RoughRiders, he compiled a 2.80 ERA with 35 strikeouts and 8 saves over 38+1⁄3 innings pitched.
Detroit Tigers
On July 28, 2024, Owens and Liam Hicks were traded to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for Carson Kelly. He made 13 relief outings for the Double–A Erie SeaWolves, compiling a 1–3 record and 3.31 ERA with 20 strikeouts and 2 saves across 16+1⁄3 innings pitched. Following the season, the Tigers added Owens to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.
Owens was optioned to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens to begin the 2025 season. On May 1, 2025, Owens was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.