Tigers Lose 9-Year Veteran Catcher to Free Agency
Summary
The Detroit Tigers ended their baseball season with a loss to the Seattle Mariners and are now planning for next year. Veteran catcher Tomás Nido, who played briefly for the Tigers, has chosen to become a free agent.Key Facts
- The Detroit Tigers lost to the Seattle Mariners in a 15-inning game, ending their season.
- The Tigers were one of the top teams during most of the season but did not win their division.
- Dillon Dingler, a young catcher on the team, had a standout year and was a Gold Glove finalist.
- The Tigers still have Jake Rogers, a catcher under contract for a few more years.
- Veteran catcher Tomás Nido decided to leave the team and become a free agent.
- Nido has played nine seasons in Major League Baseball and appeared in only 10 games for the Tigers this year.
- He spent most of his career with the New York Mets and may become a backup catcher for another team.
- Nido hit .209 in 48 Triple-A games this season, which might make finding a new team difficult.
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