Lakeland, Fla. — The Tigers on Saturday signed right-handed reliever Miguel Diaz to a minor-league contract and he is expected to be added to spring training camp roster as soon as he clears his medical evaluations.
Diaz, a 27-year-old native of the Dominican Republic, spent parts of four seasons with the San Diego Padres, compiling a 3-1 record with a 3.64 ERA and 1.190 WHIP in 25 games last season. He had a 2.61 ERA on Aug. 16, but melted down in his next two outings (six runs, three home runs in four innings) and spent the rest of the season in Triple-A.