The Detroit News
The Tigers are parting ways with their hometown catcher.
Eric Haase, who was born in Detroit, grew up in Westland and attended Dearborn Divine Child High School, was designated for assignment on Saturday.
Haase has been with Detroit since 2020. The move comes amid a frustrating offensive season for the 30-year-old, who has struggled at the plate with a .201 batting average.
Haase caught the second game of Friday night's doubleheader before manager AJ Hinch told him he was being designated.
“It's tough to deliver that type of news to someone who is universally liked, loved, respected,” Hinch said.