Tigers Veteran, Former 1st-Round Pick Elects Free Agency
Summary
Veteran infielder Kevin Newman has chosen to become a free agent after playing briefly for the Detroit Tigers' minor league team. Newman, a former first-round draft pick, had previously played for several major league teams. His decision opens up opportunities for him to explore other teams for potential roles.Key Facts
- Kevin Newman, an eight-year veteran infielder, recently played for the Tigers' Triple-A team.
- Newman was signed by the Detroit Tigers on August 23 after being released by the Los Angeles Angels.
- In his time with Triple-A Toledo, Newman played 15 games, batting .296.
- Newman chose to enter minor-league free agency instead of staying with the Tigers without being on their 40-man roster.
- His best major league season was in 2019 with a .308 batting average over 130 games.
- Newman has played for several major league teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Los Angeles Angels.
- At age 32, he is exploring other opportunities in professional baseball.
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