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Jose Cisnero Gets $2.287 Million From TigersThe Detroit Tigers and relief pitcher Jose Cisnero agreed to a one-year, $2.287 million deal on Friday to avoid salary arbitration. Cisnero had an excellent 1.08 ERA (3.67 FIP), 1.36 WHIP, 19 walks and 23 strikeouts for the Tigers in 2022, but he only threw 25 relief innings due to an injury and personal issues. The 33-year-old right-hander will not be so fortunate next year if he is unable to limit his number of walks. Cisnero will only be attractive in 2023 deep holds leagues as a setup man in front of expected closer Alex Lange.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Jan 14, 2023, 1:37:46 AM- DET
Tigers Claim Edwin Uceta Off WaiversThe Detroit Tigers have claimed right-handed pitcher Edwin Uceta off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks, per a tweet from the American League Central club's public relations Twitter account. Uceta, 24, has appeared in 24 games at the Major League level in the last two seasons, throwing a total of 37.1 innings. Last year in 17 innings for the Diamondbacks, the right-hander pitched to a 5.82 ERA and a 4.52 FIP in 10 appearances, striking out 13 batters compared to seven walks in the process. He turned in a 4.86 ERA, a 5.50 FIP, 70 strikeouts, and 30 walks in 50 Triple-A innings last year. The reliever will give the Tigers some additional bullpen depth heading into the 2023 season.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Jan 11, 2023, 8:08:21 PM - DET
Chasen Shreve, Tigers Reach Minor-League Deal MondayThe Detroit Tigers and free-agent left-handed relief pitcher Chasen Shreve agreed to a one-year deal Monday with an invitation to spring training, per Detroit News' Chris McCosky. Shreve can earn up to $2 million if he pitches for the Tigers. The 32-year-old only pitched 26 1/3 innings with the New York Mets last season, compiling a poor 6.49 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 25.4% strikeout rate. However, he owns a respectable career 3.87 ERA and 1.34 WHIP over 311 1/3 innings pitched. While he may end up bolstering a Tigers bullpen that just traded away Gregory Soto, it seems unlikely that Shreve will pitch in enough high-leverage situations to be fantasy relevant.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Jan 10, 2023, 5:29:15 AM - DET
Alex Lange Expected To Become Tigers CloserDetroit Tigers right-hander Alex Lange is next in line to be the team's primary closer after the Tigers shipped Gregory Soto to the Phillies on Saturday. Lange played a vital role in 2022 for the Tigers and served as a dependable arm in critical situations out of the bullpen. He twirled a 3.41 ERA across a team-high 71 appearances. The right-hander made appearances in various situations, ranging from low to high-leverage situations. He held opponents to a .200 average with a 30.3% strikeout rate. Lange is now cleared to take on the burden as a closer, and the Tigers expect the 27-year-old to maintain his productivity. Lange should definitely be considered an option if he proves to be a shoo-in in the fantasy world.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Jan 9, 2023, 3:55:43 AM - DET
Nick Maton, Matt Vierling, Donny Sands Head To DetroitThe Detroit Tigers acquired infielder Nick Maton, outfielder Matt Vierling and catcher Donny Sands from the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday in exchange for reliever Gregory Soto and infielder Kody Clemens. With Soto now in Philly, it will likely be Alex Lange taking over Detroit's primary closing duties in 2023. Maton, a utility infielder who has hit .254/.330/434 in his two seasons with the Phillies, could see more playing time in his new home, but he's unlikely to make much of a fantasy impact. Vierling, a right-handed hitting outfielder, will give the Tigers some outfield depth against southpaws. Sands, the Phillies' No. 21 prospect per MLB Pipeline, made his big-league debut in 2022 but played in just two games. He's a contact-first hitter that has added some more loft to his swing recently. The 26-year-old projects as a backup catcher for Detroit.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Jan 7, 2023, 6:34:00 PM - DET
Tigers Sign Andrew Knapp To Minor-League DealThe Detroit Tigers have reportedly signed catcher Andrew Knapp to a minor-league deal, per a tweet from the Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold on Tuesday. He received an invitation to MLB spring training, per a source. Knapp, 31, has hit .209 with 13 home runs, 103 walks (11.8% BB rate) and 274 strikeouts (31.4% strikeout rate) in 325 MLB games over six seasons. Knapp will provide the American League Central club with some additional depth behind the plate heading into next season. At the moment, Detroit's current catching options on the team's 40-man roster include Eric Haase, Jake Rogers and Mario Feliciano.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Jan 3, 2023, 8:16:14 PM - DET
Tigers Acquire Tyler NevinThe Detroit Tigers acquired infielder Tyler Nevin on Saturday in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles, per a tweet from the Tigers' public relations Twitter account. Per the tweet, Detroit acquired Nevin for cash considerations. The Tigers also designated pitcher Zach Logue for assignment to make room for the infielder on the team's 40-man roster. Nevin appeared in 58 games for the Orioles this past season, hitting .197 with a .299 on-base percentage and a pair of home runs in 184 plate appearances. He saw most of his playing time at third base and first base in 2022 and will give the Tigers some additional depth around the infield heading into next season. Detroit has Spencer Torkelson at first base but doesn't have a set or obvious starter at third base at the moment.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Jan 2, 2023, 7:15:52 PM - DET
Tigers Claim Zach Logue Off WaiversThe Detroit Tigers claimed left-hander Zach Logue off waivers on Friday after he was previously designated for assignment by the Oakland Athletics. Logue made his major-league debut in 2022 with the A's, going 3-8 with a 6.79 ERA (5.76 FIP), a 1.54 WHIP, 42 strikeouts and 20 walks in 57 innings over 14 outings (10 starts). He allowed a whopping 13 home runs and 43 earned runs. The 26-year-old southpaw also had a rough 8.12 ERA at Triple-A Las Vegas in the minors. Logue has posted a career 4.18 ERA in five minor-league seasons, though, so he could bounce back in 2023, although he's unlikely to make Detroit's starting rotation out of spring training.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 23, 2022, 10:25:21 PM - DET
Tigers Agree With Michael LorenzenThe Detroit Tigers agreed to a one-year, $8.5 million deal with free-agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen on Wednesday. Lorenzen will have a chance to make up to $10 million via incentives. The 30-year-old starting pitcher spent the 2022 season with the Los Angeles Angels, going 8-6 with a 4.24 ERA (4.31 FIP), a 1.28 WHIP, a 20.7 percent strikeout rate and a 10.7 percent walk rate in 97 2/3 innings pitched over 18 starts. A right shoulder injury cost him some time in the second half of the season. Lorenzen is expected to pitch at the back end of Detroit's starting rotation next year. In his eight-year major-league career, Lorenzen has a 4.10 career ERA (4.28 FIP), a 1.36 WHIP and a 20.1 percent strikeout rate in 571 innings over 313 outings (44 starts). His first seven seasons were spent with the Cincinnati Reds, mostly in a relief role.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 15, 2022, 1:59:35 AM - DET
Injured Joe Jimenez Expected To Be Ready For Spring TrainingDetroit Tigers relief pitcher Joe Jimenez (back) is throwing up to 90 feet without symptoms while working on lumbar and core flexibility and strength, according to the team. He is expected to be ready for spring training next year. Jimenez ended the 2022 season on the injured list due to a right lumbar spine strain, but he should be good to go for the start of the 2023 season. The 27-year-old right-hander had a 3.49 ERA (2.00 FIP), a 1.09 WHIP, two saves and 77 strikeouts in 56 2/3 innings pitched over 62 relief appearances.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 6, 2022, 6:32:41 PM