CLEVELAND — The Detroit Tigers cut ties with catcher Eric Haase.
The 30-year-old — a Westland native, Livonia resident and Dearborn Divine Child alumnus who grew up as a fan of the Tigers — has been designated for assignment to make room for new catcher Carson Kelly.
The Tigers informed Haase of their decision after Friday's doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Kelly, who enters his third organization, signed a major-league contract for the remainder of the 2023 season with a club option for the 2024 season.
"It's tough to deliver that type of news to someone who's universally liked, loved and respected," Tigers manager A.