Detroit Tigers send 19 players to Toledo -- 37 left competing for 30 roster spots
DETROIT The Detroit Tigers sent 19 players to their alternate training site in Toledo on Monday, leaving 37 players to battle for 30 Opening Day roster spots. READ: How will the Tigers fill their final rotation spots after the Jordan Zimmermann injury? Haase and Rogers were fighting for what figured to be two or three catcher spots on the roster. That means seven of these 13 players will also be sent to Toledo or the taxi squad, while six make the roster. Lets assume its 11, leaving four bullpen spots and two reserve spots open.
Detroit Tigers trade deadline: How 4 new Tigers prospects are doing so far
(TomDETROIT - The Detroit Tigers acquired four new prospects in the trade deadline moves that sent Shane Greene to the Atlanta Braves and Nicholas Castellanos to the Chicago Cubs. RF Travis Demeritte -- Detroit TigersTravis Demeritte, the only offensive player acquired at the deadline, started in right field for all three of the Tigers' games against the Texas Rangers this weekend. Travis Demeritte #50 of the Detroit Tigers prepares for his first Major League at bat in the top of the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington on Aug. 2, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. Though he showed good plate discipline while drawing two more walks, Demeritte struck out in all three of his official at-bats. LHP Joey Wentz -- Erie SeaWolvesThe top-ranked player acquired by the Tigers at the deadline was the organization's new No.
Detroit Tigers trade deadline: How 4 new Tigers prospects are doing so far
DETROIT The Detroit Tigers acquired four new prospects in the trade deadline moves that sent Shane Greene to the Atlanta Braves and Nicholas Castellanos to the Chicago Cubs. RF Travis Demeritte -- Detroit TigersTravis Demeritte, the only offensive player acquired at the deadline, started in right field for all three of the Tigers' games against the Texas Rangers this weekend. Though he showed good plate discipline while drawing two more walks, Demeritte struck out in all three of his official at-bats. 19 prospect allowed five earned runs on nine hits in five innings. He made his first bullpen appearance Sunday for the SeaWolves and allowed one run on two hits in two innings.
Here's where the players acquired at the trade deadline rank among Detroit Tigers' top 30 prospects
In return, the Tigers acquired two prospects each from the Braves and Cubs. READ: Here's the plan for all 4 new Tigers prospects acquired at the trade deadlineWentz was ranked the No. 7 overall prospect in the Braves' organization, but Demeritte was not ranked among the top 30 prospects. MLB Pipeline updated the Tigers' top 30 prospects Thursday morning, including the players acquired at the deadline. He is expected to move to the bullpen in the Tigers' organization.
Here's where the players acquired at the trade deadline rank among Detroit Tigers' top 30 prospects
In return, the Tigers acquired two prospects each from the Braves and Cubs. READ: Here's the plan for all 4 new Tigers prospects acquired at the trade deadlineWentz was ranked the No. 7 overall prospect in the Braves' organization, but Demeritte was not ranked among the top 30 prospects. MLB Pipeline updated the Tigers' top 30 prospects Thursday morning, including the players acquired at the deadline. He is expected to move to the bullpen in the Tigers' organization.
Detroit Tigers trade rumors: Nicholas Castellanos traded to Chicago Cubs
DETROIT The Detroit Tigers have reportedly traded outfielder Nicholas Castellanos to the Chicago Cubs. #Cubs get Nicholas Castellanos, source tells The Athletic. Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 31, 2019The Tigers reportedly received two pitching rospects -- Paul Richan and Alex Lange -- in the deal. Castellanos was the Tigers' best hitter this season, posting a .790 OPS with 11 home runs and a league-leading 37 doubles in 100 games. Nicholas Castellanos #9 of the Detroit Tigers hits a single in the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals during a MLB game at Comerica Park on June 30, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan.