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Ex-Tigers 29-Year-Old Signs with AL Central Rival After Release

Ex-Tigers 29-Year-Old Signs with AL Central Rival After Release

Summary

Codi Heuer, a baseball pitcher previously with the Detroit Tigers, has signed a minor-league deal with the Cleveland Guardians. Heuer is working to return to the major leagues after surgery and injury and has been invited to the Guardians' spring training.

Key Facts

  • Codi Heuer is a pitcher who was released by the Detroit Tigers.
  • Heuer signed a minor-league contract with the Cleveland Guardians.
  • The contract includes an invitation to major league spring training.
  • He made a return to the major leagues this year after surgery and injury.
  • Heuer previously played for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, and Texas Rangers.
  • Heuer has a career 3.67 earned run average (ERA) in 89 major league appearances.
  • His slider pitch had a high success rate this year, which interested the Guardians.
  • Cleveland is known for effectively developing pitching talent.

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