Tigers sign Michael Siani to minor league deal amid injury woes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 2:11 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Detroit Tigers have signed veteran outfielder Michael Siani to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Toledo. Siani, a 27-year-old plus-defender, has played multiple seasons in the majors, including one game for the Orioles this season. He has struggled offensively in Triple-A, recording a.167 batting average this year. The Tigers are short on outfielders due to injuries to James Outman, Kerry Carpenter, and Wenceel Perez, prompting the move to bolster their lineup.
- •Michael Siani signed with the Tigers on August 15, 2026.
- •Siani recorded a.570 OPS in his full 2024 season with the Cardinals.
- •He has struggled in Triple-A this season, posting a.167 average.
- •The Tigers are facing injuries to key outfield players.
- •Siani will join Triple-A Toledo to develop further.
- 2:11 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers sign veteran outfielder Siani to minors deal
"Michael Siani, a plus-defender, has played parts of five seasons in the big leagues.
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