Overview
- On March 9, Detroit optioned Hao-Yu Lee and Eduardo Valencia to Triple-A Toledo, optioned Thayron Liranzo to Double-A Erie, and reassigned No. 10 overall prospect Max Clark to minor-league camp.
- The moves leave 49 players in MLB camp, excluding two on the 60-day injured list.
- Team officials prioritized development for Clark, seeking everyday at-bats in the minors rather than a reserve role with the big-league club.
- Clark completed his first spring at .111 (2-for-18) with five strikeouts in nine games and made multiple defensive miscues.
- Shortstop Kevin McGonigle remains in big-league camp with a reported chance to make the March 26 Opening Day roster.