SAN DIEGO — The Detroit Tigers selected right-hander Mason Englert from the Texas Rangers in the 2022 Rule 5 draft.
The Tigers were positioned for the sixth selection in the Rule 5 draft, but president of baseball operations Scott Harris actually picked fifth overall. One team ahead of the Tigers — the Kansas City Royals — could not make a selection due to a full 40-man roster.
The Tigers' 40-man roster is now at 39 players.
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For the pick, the Tigers must pay $100,000 to the Rangers.