The Detroit Tigers have placed lefthander Blaine Hardy on outright waivers, according to a report from MLB.com’s Jason Beck. Hardy, a 32-year-old lefthander, was expected to be non-tendered by the club this offseason. Since Hardy has already been outrighted in his career, he will have the option to become a free agent if he clears waivers.
While we anticipated a move of this nature, it’s still a bit disappointing to see. Hardy has been with the Tigers since 2014, when he emerged as a reliable piece out of the bullpen.