Housekeeping:
Today was another round of spring training cuts for the Tigers as they trimmed their roster to 30 men and announced more roles that were won:
- Matt Tuiasosopo won the right handed hitting outfield gig with his two week long hot streak where he hit four home runs and hit over .400. He will spell Andy Dirks against some left handed pitchers.
- Rick Porcello has won the fifth spot in the rotation, Drew Smyly becomes the primary long relief pitcher out of the bullpen.
- Their really are only two spots still open on the Tigers Opening Day roster, and it looks like its pretty clear who will win those roles. The open bullpen spot is coming down to Darrin Downs and Bruce Rondon. It looks pretty obvious that after his strong outing today, Rondon will take that spot.
- The other OF/Util spot up for grabs almost certainly belongs to Don Kelly as he has raked this spring, and his competition, Quentin Berry has battled patella tendinitis all spring in his left knee and wasn't himself. Kelly also has mashed right handed pitching this spring and provided his typical steady glove
- Buster Olney tweets that the Tigers are informing clubs that Ramon Santiago is available. If a trade happens, look for Danny Worth to grab that vacated spot on the Opening Day roster.
Projected Opening Day Roster:
Pitchers: Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, Doug Fister, Anibal Sanchez, Rick Porcello, Phil Coke, Drew Smyly, Joaquin Benoit, Al Alburquerque, Octavio Dotel, Brayan Villarreal, Bruce Rondon
Position Players: Alex Avila, Miguel Cabrera, Andy Dirks, Prince Fielder, Torii Hunter, Omar Infante, Austin Jackson, Don Kelly, Victor Martinez, Brayan Pena, Jhonny Peralta, Ramon Santiago, Matt Tuiasosopo
Opening Day is just around the corner! April 1 in Minnesota!
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