NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The New York Yankees have traded lefty reliever Justin Wilson to the Detroit Tigers for minor league pitchers Luis Cessa and Chad Green.
Tigers general manager Al Avila sounded pleased about the addition of a power lefty like Wilson who can attack hitters and felt that has been an area lacking in the organization for years.
"This is a power guy," Avila said. "He's going to come after ya."
According to manager Brad Ausmus, both Wilson and Mark Lowe are expected to serve in setup roles for recently acquired closer Francisco Rodriguez.