Mar 1, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman (8) singles against the New York Yankees during the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Over the winter, the Detroit Tigers signed Robbie Grossman, the 31-year-old switching-hitting outfielder who most recently played with the Oakland Athletics. Grossman perfectly represents the type of player that the Tigers were targeting all off-season: short-term, low-risk, veterans.
“Robbie is a proven major league hitter and will bring consistent, competitive at-bats to our lineup,” Detroit general manager Al Avila said. “His name quickly came up when our front office began planning potential offseason additions, and all of us are looking forward to having his veteran presence both on the field and in the clubhouse.