Detroit Tigers outright pitcher Tanner Rainey to Triple-A Toledo
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Last updated Sep 3, 2026
The Detroit Tigers outrighted right-handed pitcher Tanner Rainey to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens on Wednesday. This move follows the club designating the nine-year veteran for assignment on Monday. Rainey, who joined the Tigers on a minor-league contract this past offseason, had his contract selected by the team on August 11. Over six appearances with Detroit, he recorded a 3.86 ERA across seven innings of work. The roster adjustment occurs ahead of the Tigers' series finale against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. The Twins hold a lead in the current three-game set, having outscored the Tigers 26-3 in the first two meetings of the series.
- •The Tigers outrighted Tanner Rainey to Triple-A Toledo.
- •Detroit designated the right-hander for assignment on Monday.
- •Rainey recorded a 3.86 ERA in seven innings with the Tigers.
- •The Tigers conclude a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers Announce Decision on 9-Year MLB Veteran Before Twins Game
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers Announce Roster Move on 9-Year MLB Veteran Before Twins Series Finale
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 1:46 AMDetroit Tigers Announce Decision on 9-Year MLB Veteran Before Twins Game
The Detroit Tigers quietly announced a roster decision involving a nine-year MLB veteran before Wednesday night's game against the Twins. The post Detroit Tigers Announce Decision on 9-Year MLB Veteran Before Twins Game appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 1:46 AMDetroit Tigers Announce Roster Move on 9-Year MLB Veteran Before Twins Series Finale
The Detroit Tigers quietly announced a roster decision involving a nine-year MLB veteran before Wednesday night's game against the Twins. The post Detroit Tigers Announce Roster Move on 9-Year MLB Veteran Before Twins Series Finale appeared first on HEAVY.
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