Tigers Send Message to 31-Year-Old Veteran Following Sudden Roster Move
Summary
The Detroit Tigers removed veteran catcher Jake Rogers from their roster to make space for Javier Baez's return and to give more playing time to rookie Eduardo Valencia. Rogers, 31, had been with the team since 2019 but had a low batting average this season and was replaced as the backup catcher.Key Facts
- Jake Rogers was the longest-tenured player on the Tigers but was designated for assignment on July 28.
- Javier Baez returned from a minor league rehab, requiring a roster spot.
- Rookie Eduardo Valencia impressed with a high batting performance in his first six games.
- Rogers had a batting average of .161 in 2023 and has a career average of .197.
- The Tigers cannot send Rogers to the minors without his consent because he has over five years of MLB service time.
- If not claimed by another team or traded within 10 days, Rogers will become a free agent.
- Rogers hit 21 home runs in 2023, second on the Tigers team.
- The team is currently 50-57 and may trade other players as the MLB trade deadline approaches.
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