Chicago – The Detroit Tigers waited on Tyler Collins as long as they could, longer than they’ve waited on a lot of young players.
He was a sixth-round pick in 2011 and, showing flashes of power and athleticism, he cracked the 25-man roster in each of the last four years. This year, he made the club out of spring training and was all but given one of the starting outfield spots – in right field when J.D. Martinez was injured, and center field most recently.
But, the flashes dissipated and the Tigers can wait no more.
Collins on Sunday was designated for assignment.