With Spring Training kicking off, the Detroit Tigers made one last addition on Wednesday after an offseason of quality ones. The Tigers signed former New York Mets closer Bobby Parnell.
Parnell joins the team on a minor-league deal with an invitation to Major League Spring Training.
The 31-year-old was a ninth-round draft pick by the Mets in the 2005 draft and made his big league debut during the 2008 season.
In eight seasons, the right-hander has pitched almost exclusively out of the bullpen. He had the opportunity to close games in 2013, and racked up 22 saves.