Picking inexpensive free agent targets in the offseason can be an exercise in futility. Like buying accessories for a major purchase you haven’t actually decided on yet, lots of players sound good until you see the broader strategic plan come into form. However, pitchers you believe are undervalued are always a key part of team building. In that vein, long-time Cincinnati Reds righthander Anthony DeSclafani makes a lot of sense for the Detroit Tigers.
The 30-year-old was originally a sixth round selection in the 2011 amateur draft by the Toronto Blue Jays.