2022 Detroit Tigers season
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| Owner(s) | Christopher Ilitch; Ilitch family trust |
| General manager(s) | Al Avila |
| Manager(s) | A.J. Hinch |
| Local television | Bally Sports Detroit (Matt Shepard, Kirk Gibson, Jack Morris) |
| Local radio | Detroit Tigers Radio Network (Dan Dickerson, Jim Price) |
| Stats | ESPN.com BB-reference |
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The 2022 Detroit Tigers season will be the team's 122nd season. This will be the team's 23rd at Comerica Park. This will be the Tigers' second season under manager A.J. Hinch.
On December 2, 2021, Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred announced a lockout of players, following expiration of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the league and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA).[1] Transactions are frozen during the lockout, but players not on a team's 40-man roster can continue to sign minor league contracts, as they are not represented by the MLB Players Association.[2] As of March 1, 2022, the season has been reduced to 155 games, following the cancellation of the first two series.[3]
Roster moves[]
Coaching staff[]
- On January 27, 2022, the Tigers promoted Toledo Mud Hens manager Gary Jones to first base coach for the major league team, succeeding Kimera Bartee who passed away suddenly in late 2021. Former Tigers hitting coach Lloyd McClendon was hired to succeed Jones as Toledo Mud Hens manager.[4]
Trades[]
- On November 3, the Tigers traded minor league infielder Nick Quintana to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for catcher Tucker Barnhart.[5] On November 7, the Tigers exercised Barnhart's $7.5 million contract option for the 2022 season, signing him to the team.[6]
Signings[]
- On November 7, the Tigers selected the minor league contract of pitcher Elvin Rodriguez, adding him to the 40-man roster.[7]
- On November 16, the Tigers signed free agent pitcher Eduardo Rodríguez to a five-year/$77 million contract, with an opt-out clause after the 2023 season.[8]
- On November 19, the Tigers selected the minor league contracts of infielder Kody Clemens and pitcher Ángel De Jesús, adding them to the 40-man roster.[9]
- On December 1, 2021, the Tigers signed infielder Javier Báez to a six-year, $140 million contract.[10]
- On December 1, 2021, the Tigers signed pitcher Jacob Barnes to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.[2]
Releases[]
- On October 6, outfielder JaCoby Jones declined a minor league assignment and declared free agency.[11] Jones subsequently signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals.[12]
- On November 3, pitchers Wily Peralta, Julio Teherán, José Ureña and Derek Holland declared free agency.[13]
- On November 5, pitchers Drew Hutchinson and Ian Krol were outrighted to the minors. Both players declined their minor league assignments and declared free agency.[13]
- On November 9, pitcher Locke St. John declared free agency.[13]
- On November 9, outfielder Christin Stewart declined a minor league assignment and declared free agency.[14] Stewart subsequently signed a minor league deal with the Boston Red Sox.[15]
- On November 19, the Tigers cut utility player Niko Goodrum from the 40-man roster, outrighting him to the minor leagues. Goodrum cleared waivers and became a free agent. The Tigers also removed outfielder Jacob Robson and pitcher Nivaldo Rodríguez from the 40-man roster, outrighting each player to Triple-A Toledo.[9]
- On November 29, catcher Grayson Greiner cleared waivers and elected free agency.[16]
- On November 30, pitcher Matthew Boyd was not tendered a contract and became a free agent.[17]
Season standings[]
American League Central[]
| AL Central | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
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| Chicago White Sox | 0 | 0 | -nan | — | 0–0 | 0–0 |
| Cleveland Guardians | 0 | 0 | -nan | — | 0–0 | 0–0 |
| Detroit Tigers | 0 | 0 | -nan | — | 0–0 | 0–0 |
| Kansas City Royals | 0 | 0 | -nan | — | 0–0 | 0–0 |
| Minnesota Twins | 0 | 0 | -nan | — | 0–0 | 0–0 |
Game log[]
As the 2021–22 Major League Baseball lockout, games may continue to be rescheduled or canceled.[18]
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March/April: 0–0 (Home 0–0, Road 0–0)
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May : 0–0 (Home 0–0, Road 0–0)
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June: 0–0 (Home 0–0, Road 0–0)
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July : 0–0 (Home 0–0, Road 0–0)
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August: 0–0 (Home 0–0, Road 0–0)
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September/October: 0–0 (Home 0–0, Road 0–0)
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Current roster[]
| 40-man roster | Non-roster invitees | Coaches/Other | ||||
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38 active, 0 inactive, 0 non-roster invitees
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Farm system[]
| Level | Team | League | Manager |
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| AAA | Toledo Mud Hens | Triple-A East | |
| AA | Erie SeaWolves | Double-A Northeast | |
| A-Advanced | Lakeland Flying Tigers | Florida State League | |
| A | West Michigan Whitecaps | Midwest League | |
| A-Short Season | Norwich Sea Unicorns | New York–Penn League | |
| Rookie | GCL Tigers East | Gulf Coast League | |
| Rookie | GCL Tigers West | Gulf Coast League | |
| Rookie | DSL Tigers 1 | Dominican Summer League | |
| Rookie | DSL Tigers 2 | Dominican Summer League |
References[]
- ^ Manfred, Robert D. (December 2, 2021). "A letter to baseball fans". MLB.com (Press release). Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ a b Woodbery, Evan (December 1, 2021). "Tigers sign 2 veteran pitchers to minor-league deals". MLive.com. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ Silverman, Michael (March 1, 2022). "MLB cancels first two series of 2022 season after players reject owners' proposal for a new CBA". Boston Globe. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
- ^ Woodbery, Evan (2022-01-27). "Tigers hire new first base coach from Toledo; Lloyd McClendon to take over for Mud Hens". motorcitybengals.com. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
- ^ "Tigers land veteran catcher Barnhart from Reds". ESPN.com. 2021-11-03. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
- ^ Boes, Jacob (2021-11-15). "Report: Detroit Tigers exploring extension with Tucker Barnhart". motorcitybengals.com. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
- ^ Petzold, Evan (2021-11-07). "Detroit Tigers keep pitching prospect Elvin Rodriguez by adding him to 40-man roster". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
- ^ Petzold, Evan (2021-11-15). "Detroit Tigers sign SP Eduardo Rodriguez to five-year, $77 million contract". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ^ a b Beck, Jason (November 19, 2021). "Tigers cut ties with Goodrum, add Clemens". MLB.com. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ^ Beck, Jason (December 1, 2021). "Javier Báez, Tigers Finalize 6-year Deal". MLB.com. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ Anthony Franco (October 7, 2021). "Players Recently Electing Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ^ "We have agreed to minor league contracts with LHP Richard Lovelady and OF JaCoby Jones". Twitter.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-01. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Detroit Tigers Roster & Staff - Transactions". MLB.com. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ^ Petzold, Evan (November 9, 2021). "Detroit Tigers' Christin Stewart, Aderlin Rodriguez among minor-league free agents". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
- ^ Petzold, Anthony (November 30, 2021). "Red Sox Sign Christin Stewart, Rob Refsnyder To Minor League Deals". Franco. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ "Tigers waive longtime catcher; additional moves expected before lockout deadline". mlive. 2021-11-29. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
- ^ "Tigers cut ties with Matthew Boyd, but choose to bring back 8 other players". mlive. 2021-12-01. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
- ^ Axisa, Mike (January 25, 2022). "MLB official tells MLBPA that league is willing to lose regular season games as lockout drags on, per report". CBS Sports. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
- ^ "Tigers Announce 2022 Schedule". MLB.com. August 4, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
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