After a year without the minor leagues, the Detroit Tigers' affiliates are back for the 2021 season.
May 4 the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens, Double-A Erie SeaWolves, High-A West Michigan Whitecaps and Low-A Lakeland Flying Tigers will take the field for the first time since 2019.
The Triple-A, Double-A and High-A rosters were released Thursday, with the team's top three prospects starting where many expected: Right-hander Matt Manning in Toledo, outfielder Riley Greene in Erie and infielder Spencer Torkelson in West Michigan.
Torkelson is the Tigers' No. 1 prospect and the No.