Former Tigers Pitchers Sign Minor League Contracts with Braves, Twins

Several former pitchers from the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners have recently signed minor league contracts with new teams, aiming to revive their careers. Buck Farmer has joined the Atlanta Braves, returning to his home state after previously playing for the Tigers and Reds, where he posted a career-best 3.04 ERA in 2024. Erasmo Ramirez, another ex-Tigers pitcher, has signed with the Minnesota Twins, looking to extend his major league tenure after a season with a 4.35 ERA for the Rays. Meanwhile, Jakob Junis opted out of his deal with the Reds, ultimately signing with the Cleveland Guardians for less money than he could have received. Additionally, Jhonathan Díaz re-signed with the Mariners on a minor-league contract after being designated for assignment earlier this month, hoping to translate his Triple-A success into a stable role at the major league level.