Jake Rogers thanks Tigers fans after being designated for assignment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 4:59 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Jake Rogers expressed gratitude to Detroit Tigers fans in a farewell message after being designated for assignment on July 29, 2026. The move was made to create space for Javier Báez on the active and 40-man roster. Rogers, acquired in 2017, leaves with a.197 batting average, 47 home runs, and 138 RBIs in 367 games. The Tigers are reportedly seeking a trade partner for Rogers prior to him entering the waiver wire.
- •Rogers thanked fans in a heartfelt farewell message.
- •He was the second-longest tenured player on the team.
- •Rogers's career numbers include 47 home runs and 138 RBIs.
- •The Tigers aim to trade him before he reaches waivers.
- 4:59 PMYahoo Sports — Jake Rogers to Tigers fans: Thank you for welcoming a West Texas kid into the mitten
"The Tigers will likely work to find a trade partner for Rogers before he gets to the waiver wire.
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