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Detroit Tigers hire Iowa's Robin Lund, a scientist, as assistant pitching coach

The Detroit Tigers have added to their MLB coaching staff.

Iowa pitching coach Robin Lund has been hired as the assistant pitching coach, sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to the Free Press. He will play a key role in the sports science and biomechanics aspects of the pitching department.

The Tigers have not confirmed Lund's hire.

The Tigers now have three pitching coaches, with Lund joining pitching coach Chris Fetter and assistant pitching coach Juan Nieves. Nieves remains a member of the Tigers, but it's unclear if his role or title will change moving forward.