LAKELAND, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers have filled out their 26-man Opening Day roster with 13 pitchers and 13 position players. Getting to this point, however, came with tough conversations Saturday morning.
Manager AJ Hinch informed non-roster invitee Renato Nunez, a slugger who struggled defensively at first base, that he will not make the team. Also, former closer Joe Jimenez, a right-hander, was cut from the roster.
There were exciting conversations, too: Rule 5 draft pick Akil Baddoo, outfielder Victor Reyes and utility player Harold Castro were told they made the roster, thus completing the 26-man squad.