Two days after the Tigers released Bobby Parnell, the right-handed reliever was back in the clubhouse at Joker Marchant Stadium. The team announced Wednesday it has re-signed the former Mets closer to a minor-league contract.
Parnell was seen boarding the team bus to Sarasota for Wednesday night’s game against the Orioles. Though he’s expected to open the season pitching at Triple-A Toledo, his return gives the Tigers a potentially critical addition as the season goes on.
The Tigers signed Parnell to a minor-league deal with a non-roster invite as camp began last month, hoping to see a pickup in arm strength in his second season back from arm troubles.