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Detroit Tigers: The battle for the 26th man on the roster

Mar 16, 2021; Lakeland, Florida, USA; Detroit Tigers infielder Renato Nunez (55) hits a home run during the second inning against the Nw York Yankees at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

The Detroit Tigers trimmed the spring training roster today with a series of moves that have the roster down to 41 players.

The players that were optioned to Toledo:

  • RHP Matt Manning
  • RHP Alex Lange
  • RHP Franklin Perez
  • INF Zack Short
  • OF Christin Stewart
  • OF Derek Hill

Mini-camp: INF Kody Clemens

Stewart struggled in camp, going 2-for-17 in spring training.