Fansided · Aug 9, 2016
Detroit Tigers Claim Donn Roach, Designate Jeff Ferrell for Assignment
Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila has made his first acquisition of August, claiming pitcher Donn Roach off waivers from the Seattle Mariners. The 26-year-old will head to Triple-A Toledo.
Detroit Tigers relievers have generally been dependable this season, with new acquisitions Francisco Rodriguez and Justin Wilson thriving in the Detroit bullpen. Shane Greene, who is also new to the bullpen, has also been solid in relief.
Now, with the non-waiver trade deadline in the rear view mirror, Tigers general manager Al Avila has added a depth option to the mix.