Detroit Tigers Sign Free Agent Outfielder to Last Minute Major League Deal
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The Detroit Tigers have had quite a few injuries arise in recent weeks across the outfield at various spots, including Matt Vierling and Parker Meadows both going down and expected to start out the year on the injured list. This left the team with quite a predicament, as their depth in the outfield was decimated, and Wenceel Perez was one of the only remaining options.
So, to address the issue, the Tigers have decided to sign veteran outfielder Manuel Margot, as was reported by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
Margot was picked up by the Milwaukee Brewers this offseason but would ultimately end up being released within the last 24 hours. This gave him the option to find a new team for 2025 and push towards making a major league roster before Opening Day.
Detroit seems to have been his best option, as they did wind up giving him a major-league deal according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Given their lack of healthy talent at the position, he could get some playing time early on.
In recent seasons Margot has been predominantly a split outfielder, playing all three positions to increase his versatility. However, over the course of his career he has been more utilized in center field, which is where Perez has been the expected starter after returning from his short injury stint. Margot slashed .238/.289/.337 with four home runs in 2024.
It will be extremely intriguing to see whether Margot is with the team to compete for a starting role immediately off the rip, or if he is someone they want to get a look at and utilize as depth until Vierling and Meadows return.
Jeremy Trottier started his writing journey with WBLZ Media, and has worked through multiple publications with 247Sports, USA Today, Fansided, SBNation and others. He is an avid fan of motorsports and most sports in general, and has completed a degree in sports management to further understand the sports industry. During his time with sports media, he has been credentialed for coverage of Boston College sports, and can often be found attending their football and basketball games as well as expected coverage of their men’s soccer team in the near future. Sports are a large part of his life and career, as he looks to pursue a full time role within the industry someday.