Put Kubel in the DL. Kubel hasn't played in recent weeks. That could get Young in the playoff roster. Young can sub for Kubel.
As far as the report, it's just speculation. Tigers made him a scrapegoat for Dimitri's problems for their struggles. If the Tigers were winning and having a 10-game lead in the Central, would he be released. I don't think so.
Young can hit.