Dunedin, Fla. — The Josh Harrison era of Tigers baseball begins now.
General manager Al Avila announced before the club’s Grapefruit League opener against the Blue Jays Saturday that Harrison had passed his physical and signed his one-year, $2 million deal.
“Harrison gives us a really experienced veteran guy,” Avila said. “He’s a high-energy guy, a leader for some of our young guys. He’s going to fit in real well here.”
Harrison, 31, spent the last eight seasons with the Pirates. For the last three seasons, he and new Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer were the Bucs' double-play combo.