Overview
- The Tigers agreed Tuesday to a minor-league contract with infielder Paul DeJong, per Jon Heyman.
- Detroit did not place him on the active roster, with injuries to Javier Báez, Zach McKinstry and Trey Sweeney creating a near-term opening.
- In 83 plate appearances at Triple-A Scranton, he posted a .203/.361/.516 line with six home runs and a 19% walk rate.
- The 32-year-old offers shortstop, second and third base defense and has 146 big-league homers across nine seasons.
- He opted out of a Yankees minor-league pact after a blocked path that included Jose Caballero at shortstop and Anthony Volpe optioned to Triple-A.