The Detroit Tigers have opted for right-handed reliever David McKay to the team’s satellite camp in Toledo to make room for newcomer Carson Fulmer.
The move was announced after Saturday night’s game.
The Tigers alleged Fulmer of the Chicago White Sox waivers early Saturday. The 26-year-old was the 9th overall pick in the 2015 Vanderbilt University draft and was once a well-regarded pitching prospect.
McKay, 25, was claimed by the Seattle Mariners exemptions last summer. He pitched well for the Tigers in 2019, striking out 29 hitters in 19 innings while relying on a mid-90s fastball and a good curveball.
But speed slowed this year, and McKay had some tough starts at summer camp. He walked a hitter and allowed a home run during a brief outing in Friday’s season opener.
Manager Ron Gardenhire said it was difficult to demote a player after Saturday’s victory.
“But McKay needs to find his pitches again. His breakup ball is a little nuts. He needs to find his things and then he will come back, because he really helped us last year. ”
With the arrival of Fulmer, the Tigers now have 43 players on their 40-man roster, meaning that at least three players are likely to be on the COVID-related injury list, which is not publicly disclosed. Left-handed pitcher Daniel Norris, outfielder Daz Cameron and infielder Isaac Paredes and Sergio Alcantara are among those who missed all or part of the summer camp; Norris and Paredes publicly acknowledged that they tested positive for COVID-19.
PLAYERS ON THE LIST OF 40 MEN (43)
Players in bold are on the active list
Left-handed pitchers (4): Tyler Alexander, Matthew BoydDaniel Norris (IL) Gregory Soto.
Skilled casters (sixteen): Darío Agrazal, Beau BurrowsAnthony Castro Jose Cisnero, Buck Farmer, Carson Fulmer, Michael Fulmer, Kyle Funkhouser, Bryan Garcia, Rony Garcia, Joe JiménezDavid McKay Ivan NovaFranklin Perez John Schreiber, Spencer Turnbull.
Collectors (4): Eric Haase, Grayson GreinerJake Rogers Austin Romine.
Infielders (11): Sergio Alcántara, Miguel Cabrera, Jeimer Candelario, Harold CastroWilli Castro CJ Cron, Niko Goodrum, Dawel Lugo, Jordy MercerIsaac Paredes Jonathan Schoop.
Gardeners (8): Daz Cameron (IL), Travis Demeritte, Derek Hill, JaCoby Jones, Cameron Maybin, Victor Reyes, Christin Stewart, Troy Stokes Jr.
The Tigers do not reveal the names of the players on the COVID-related injury list, which do not count against the 40-man list. LHP Daniel Norris, OF Daz Cameron and at least one other player are believed to be currently on the roster.
RHP Jordan Zimmermann is on the disabled list for 45/60 days and does not count against the 40-player list.
PLAYERS ASSIGNED TO THE SATELLITE CAMP IN TOLEDO (26)
Left-handed pitchers (2): Nick Ramírez, Tarik Skubal.
Right handed pitchers (9): Tim Adleman, Nolan Blackwood, Shao-Ching Chiang, Alex Faedo, Alex Lange, Matt Manning, David McKay, Casey Mize, Franklin Perez.
Collectors (3): Dillon Dingler, Brady Policelli, Jake Rogers.
Infielders (6): Sergio Alcántara, Willi Castro, Brandon Dixon, Isaac Paredes, Frank Schwindel, Spencer Torkelson.
Gardeners (3): Jorge Bonifacio, Travis Demeritte, Riley Greene.
MLB Squad of Itinerant Taxis (3): RHP Anthony Castro, C Eric Haase, DE Derek Hill.
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