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Tigers Sign Carl Edwards Jr. to Minor-League Deal, Assign Him to Triple-A Toledo

The 12-year veteran gives Detroit experienced relief depth at Triple-A Toledo.

Overview

  • The Tigers added right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. on a minor-league contract and placed him with Triple-A Toledo.
  • Edwards recently worked two games for the Mets, allowing one run with 11 strikeouts across six innings.
  • The signing follows a brief Mets stint that ended with a designation for assignment, a waiver clear, and his choice of free agency.
  • Before the call-up, he logged four starts for Triple-A Syracuse with a 5.29 ERA over 17 innings.
  • He is a 2016 Cubs World Series winner with a career 3.51 ERA and a strong strikeout record across 302 MLB games.