It seems that two of the more intriguing names in camp with the Detroit Tigers will not be making the team. According to a tweet from MLive.com’s Chris Iott, the Tigers “give Casey McGehee and Bobby Parnell unconditional release.” The Tigers official Twitter account later confirmed the moves in a tweet.
Both signed minor league deals with Detroit hoping to latch on at the Major League level. Additionally, both were looking to rebound from disappointing recent seasons.
McGehee hit a mere .198 with a .274 slugging percentage in a 2015 season that saw him split time between the San Francisco Giants and Miami Marlins.