One player you probably haven’t spent much time thinking about this spring, is reliever Jose Cisnero. The big right-hander has pitched the late innings quite a bit in Grapefruit League action, but typically hasn’t faced opponents’ starting lineup as a result. Yet despite being a non-roster invitee with no spot on the 40-man roster, Cisnero is still getting regular reps in major league camp as spring training winds down. That tells you the Tigers like him.
Of course, the Tigers themselves will tell you they like him.
Cisnero has had a long road back to this opportunity.