RAMON ROSSO

LAKELAND, Fla. -- The Detroit Tigers announced the signing of two veteran pitchers to minor-league contracts on Monday, the first day of spring training. The Tigers have added right-handers Drew Hutchison, 31, and Ramon Rosso, 25. Hutchison, a native of Lakeland who now lives in the Tampa area, made nine appearances for the Tigers in 2021, including two starts. TIGERS’ SPRING TRAINING ROSTER (non-roster invitees italicized)Left-handed pitchers (6): Tyler Alexander, Miguel Del Pozo, Eduardo Rodriguez, Tarik Skubal, Gregory Soto, Joey Wentz. Notable Tigers’ minor-league signings this winter...RHP Drew Hutchison (re-signed)RHP Ramon RossoRHP Miguel DiazRHP Carlos SanabriaINF Jack LopezC Chris RabagoRHP Luis CastilloINF Luis CarpioRHP Gerson Moreno (re-signed)RHP Ricardo Pinto (re-signed)RHP Markus SolbachRHP Jacob BarnesINF Josh Lester (re-signed)

The Detroit Tigers have signed three pitchers to minor-league deals, with invitations to MLB spring training.

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