According to the Detroit Tigers, INF Jordy Mercer has cleared waivers and has been outrighted to the club’s alternate training site in Toledo. Rather than accepting the assignment, he has elected free agency. Mercer, who is nearly 34, played in 3 games for the Tigers this season, going 2-for-9. The move puts the active roster … Read more
The Miami Marlins were forced to postpone their home opener after 14 of their players tested positive for COVID-19, which naturally had everyone in baseball holding their breath – the Detroit Tigers included. Infielder Jordy Mercer spoke at length about the situation and how the team is handling the news, but doesn’t think that it’s … Read more
According to the Detroit Tigers, they are bringing back shortstop Jordy Mercer as they have agreed to a Minor League contract. Embed from Getty Images Mercer will also receive an invite to Major League Spring Training. The Tigers have agreed to terms on a Minor League contract for the 2020 season with INF Jordy Mercer, … Read more
According to Ron Gardenhire, both SS Jordy Mercer and 2B Josh Harrison of the Detroit Tigers will visit Dallas Cowboys team physician Dr. Daniel Cooper on Monday to receive second opinions on their injury diagnosis. Jordy Mercer and Josh Harrison will visit Dallas Cowboys team physician Dr. Daniel Cooper on Monday to receive second opinions … Read more
According to the Detroit Tigers, they have placed infielder Jordy Mercer on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 8, with a right quad strain. In a corresponding move, rookie OF Christin Stewart has been reinstated from the IL. The Tigers today have placed INF Jordy Mercer on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May … Read more
According to the Detroit Tigers, they made three roster moves prior to Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Embed from Getty Images The Tigers announced they have reinstated Jordy Mercer from the 10-day injured list, placed Tyson Ross on the paternity list, and recalled Victor Reyes from Triple-A Toledo. The Tigers today announced the following … Read more
On Saturday, the Detroit Tigers not only lost 4-3 to the Minnesota Twins but they also lost one of their starting infielders in the process. Embed from Getty Images After picking up a hit, shortstop Jordy Mercer was forced to leave the game with a right quad strain. Following the game, the Tigers announced Mercer … Read more
On Saturday, the Detroit Tigers were in Minnesota to take on the Twins with the hopes of moving to 9-5 on the season. Unfortunately, with the Tigers trailing 4-2, shortstop Jordy Mercer injured his quad or hamstring while rounding first base after hitting a pitch off the left field fence. Jordy Mercer drove a Michael … Read more
You shall not pass! At least, that’s what the glove of Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer shouted! He plain stole a hit from Royals outfielder Jorge Soler with this heads-up grab! 😱 @jordy_mercer.#MotorOn pic.twitter.com/IYVh0bEgaK — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 7, 2019 The Tigers would sweep the Royals to improve their record to 7-3 on the … Read more
When the Tigers split up Ian Kinsler and José Iglesias, it felt as if an atomic bond was broken. Was Detroit going to have a middle infield with that level of chemistry ever again? It seemed as if the Tigers tried to split peanut butter and jelly, Batman and Robin, or Scooby and Shaggy. Enter … Read more
Opening Day 2019 is just two weeks away. The Detroit Tigers will soon head north from Lakeland, Florida and head straight across the border to face the als0-but-not-quite-saying-it rebuilding Toronto Blue Jays. When, “Play Ball,” is yelled in the Rogers Center on March 28th, the question looms: who is taking the field for the Tigers? … Read more
The Detroit Tigers have reached a one-year deal with second baseman Josh Harrison according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Free-agent infielder Josh Harrison in agreement with the #Tigers on a one-year contract, pending physical, source tells The Athletic. Expected to their everyday second baseman. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) February 20, 2019 Harrison is expected … Read more
Heading into the offseason, one of the Detroit Tigers biggest needs was a shortstop. Well, according to reports, they have their guy as Jordy Mercer has agreed to a deal with the team. Sources: #Tigers and Jordy Mercer are close to finalizing a 1-year contract. @jonheyman has reported the deal is done. @MLB @MLBNetwork — … Read more
There is little question about it, 2019 will likely be another rough year for the Detroit Tigers. In fact, do not be surprised if their final record ends up worse than it was this past season when they finished 64-98 in the American League Central. General manager Al Avila has made it clear that the … Read more
