LAKELAND, Fla. -- The Tigers' bullpen competition thinned out by two relatively big names Monday. Right-hander Bobby Parnell, who faced a Tuesday deadline to be added to the 25-man roster, was granted his unconditional release, while Bruce Rondon was optioned to Triple-A Toledo.
Infielder Casey McGehee, who also faced a Tuesday deadline for a roster decision, was granted his unconditional release as well. The moves reduce Detroit's camp roster to 36 players with six days before the Opening Day roster deadline.
The moves also throw a twist into a bullpen competition sprung wide open by injuries.