Tigers Make Roster Moves, Protect Prospects

0:00It's April 17th. This is MLB News today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Cory with the story. Detroit Tigers making some big roster shakes as spring training winds down. Infielder Zach McKinstree landed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to April 16th, with left hip and abdominal inflammation. They called up How You Lie, who was set for his major league debut at third base batting 8th. He's out with a left oblique strain from the World Baseball Classic, and heading back for evaluation. Meanwhile, right-hander Kaira Montero got option to triple A Toledo, pulling him from opening day mix. The 25-year-old impressed in playoffs last year, but offseason arms like Framber Valdez, Justin Verlander, and Drew Anderson crowded the rotation. Tigers are sticking with Tarrick Scoobal, Valdez, Verlander, Jack Flaredy, and Casey Mies up front, with Anderson in long relief. These moves hit the bullpen hard, as they designated six relievers for assignment, including

1:03Jason Foley, who saved 28 games before shoulder. Surgery sideline him last year. It's a tough cut on Foley after his solid run from 2021 to 2024. On the flip side, they protected five prospects from the Rule 5 draft by adding them to the 40-man roster, plus Glebert Torres accepted his, qualifying offer. How you Lee, fresh off a strong triple A season with 14 homers, headlines those additions alongside catcher, Deiron Liranzo, infielder, Trey Cruz. Who drew 102 walks in the upper minors, first baseman Eduardo Valencia, with his monster slash line, and lefty Jake Miller, Cruz and Valencia broke out big, earning their spots. Expect more tweaks in camp, especially with Lee's sideline a few weeks, and Montero building starts in Toledo post-World Baseball Classic. Tigers locking in depth, while eyeing that rotation strength to push forward.