Prior to Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins, the Detroit Tigers announced a trio of roster moves, including one unfortunate one regarding OF Derek Hill.
Just moments ago, the Tigers announced the following roster moves.
• Optioned RHP Angel De Jesus to Triple A Toledo
• Reinstated LHP Andrew Chafin from the restricted list
• To make room for Chafin on the 40-man roster, designated OF Derek Hill for assignment
The Tigers have announced the following roster moves:
• Optioned RHP Angel De Jesus to Triple A Toledo
• Reinstated LHP Andrew Chafin from the restricted list
• To make room for Chafin on the 40-man roster, designated OF Derek Hill for assignment— Tigers PR (@DetroitTigersPR) August 1, 2022
Hill, who is 26, was originally selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 1st round of the 2014 MLB Draft.
In 95 career games over three seasons with the Tigers, Hill batted .240 with four home runs and 17 RBIs.
Andrew Chafin was reinstated from the restricted list after missing the series against the Toronto Blue Jays because of his vaccination status.
