Tanner Rainey has signed a minor league deal with the Tigers, assigned to Triple-A Toledo to provide depth in the bullpen. Rainey's performance in recent seasons has been inconsistent, struggling with high ERA and walk rates while showing signs of improvement in Triple-A.
We're curious about how we can maximize this roster. I don't know that it will be something that is primary, or I don't know that it's something you're going to see a lot of, but there are a lot of times during games -- as we do use our whole roster -- where being able to put him over there could be very advantageous.
"What he was able to do there at the top of the order and the defense that we know he brings out there and just what he's able to do, it's good to have him back out there," Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty said.