The Tigers announced via their official twitter account this morning that pitchers Joe Jimenez and Kevin Ziomek and catchers Austin Green and Kade Scrivique have been re-assigned to minor league camp. This leaves 55 Tigers in Major League camp meaning there are still 30 "cuts" to make by opening day.
The most significant name on the list is Jimenez who had been throwing well in early spring action.. The 21-year-old right hander posted a 1.47 ERA with a fantastic 61/11 K/BB ratio in 43 innings at A-level West Michigan in 2015. He had pitched two perfect innings this spring striking out four. Jimenez was not expected to make the 25-man roster, but it's a bit surprising that he was re-assigned so early.
According to Detroit Free Press writer George Sipple, Tigers General Manager Al Avila said that Jimenez is expected to start at either high-A Lakeland or Double-A Erie in April. He should move quickly through the system though and could reach Detroit later this year. He has a bright future as a potential back-end reliever.
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