LAKELAND, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers acquired former Central Michigan infielder Zach McKinstry in a trade with the Chicago Cubs in exchange for minor-league right-handed pitcher Carlos Guzman.
The Tigers and Cubs completed the trade Monday, three days before Opening Day. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Tigers placed right-handed reliever Freddy Pacheco on the 60-day injured list.
McKinstry, who turns 28 in late April, does not have any minor-league options remaining.
He played for CMU in the 2015-16 seasons. The Los Angeles Dodgers selected him in the 33rd round — No.