The Tigers introduced that outfielder Jake Marisnick has been designated for project. The transfer opens up a 40-man roster spot for Trey Wingenter, who was activated off the 60-day injured listing and optioned to Triple-A.
Detriot acquired Marisnick from the White Sox in money transaction on the finish of Might, simply when Riley Greene suffered a stress response in his left fibula. Greene simply returned from the 15-day IL this weekend, and although the Tigers will considerably ease him again into motion by way of DH responsibility and a few extra frequent off-days, the group felt snug sufficient to maneuver on from Marisnick.
Over 33 video games and 75 plate appearances in a Tigers uniform, Marisnick hit .232/.270/.420 with two residence runs, although the 11-year veteran has by no means been identified for his bat. Marisnick has typically been a wonderful defender all through his profession, and the general public defensive metrics (+4 Outs Above Common, +15.5 UZR/150, +4 Defensive Runs Saved) have cherished his work over 206 innings as a middle fielder in 2023. It’s a little bit of a bounce-back for Marisnick after some barely extra inconsistent defensive numbers lately, although it’s price noting the small sample-size issue, as Marisnick has been a part-time participant for many of the final 4 seasons.
If Marisnick clears waivers, he’ll have the proper to say no an outright project to Triple-A Toledo, since he has beforehand been outrighted in his profession. The 32-year-old would possibly choose to stay in Detroit’s farm system as depth, or maybe select free company seeking yet one more group in want of defensive outfield assist on the massive league degree. Marisnick has performed for eight MLB groups over his 11 seasons, although he’s finest remembered for his six-year run with the Astros that included a World Sequence ring in 2017.
