Detroit — In a rarity, Al Avila and Dave Dombrowski played "Let's Make a Deal."
The current Tigers general manager acquired minor-league right-hander Michael Mariot from the former Tigers GM, who's now overseeing the Philadelphia Phillies. The trade was first reported by MLB.com, with the Tigers sending cash to complete the trade.
Mariot, 33, provides the Tigers some organizational starting pitching depth, no small thing given nearly every Tigers starter is injured or has been injured this season.
Mariot hasn't pitched in the major leagues since 2016. He's been pitching at Triple-A in the Phillies' system, with a 4.