The Detroit Tigers made things official, officially inking switch-hitting outfielder Robbie Grossman to a two-year, $10 million deal.
Let’s start 2021 the right way!
We’ve signed OF Robbie Grossman to a two-year contract. pic.twitter.com/pfFtcnQDHA
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) January 6, 2021
With a .350 career on-base average, Grossman will bring desperately needed on-base improvement to A.J. Hinch’s squad. Having began his MLB career with the Houston Astros, this will be Grossman’s second go-around with Hinch.
Following the finalization of the deal, both Grossman and GM Al Avila released statements:
In addition to the Astros, Grossman has also suited up for the Minnesota Twins and, most recently, Oakland Athletics over eight years.
