Detroit Tigers Claim Pitcher Off Waivers

That didn't take long.

He was designated for assignment on Thursday by the Arizona Diamondbacks to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for Andrew Chafin.

Now, the Detroit Tigers have claimed pitcher Tyler Holton off waivers.

The Tigers have claimed LHP Tyler Holton off waivers from Arizona.

To make room on the 40-man roster, RHP Casey Mize has been transferred to the 60-day injured list.

— Tigers PR (@DetroitTigersPR) February 17, 2023

In order to make room on the 40-man roster, the Tigers have transferred starter Casey Mize to the 60-day injured list.

Holton made his major-league debut last season, recording a 3.00 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, with six strikeouts over nine innings. He shut down left-handed batters, limiting them to just one hit in 11 at-bats.

The twenty-six-year-old spent the majority of the season at the Triple-A level, compiling a 4.43 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, with 43 strikeouts over 44.2 innings of work. He made 2 starts, 22 relief appearances, converted one save and held a 5-0 record.

Holton isn't exactly a flamethrower, with the best pitch in his arsenal being his changeup.

He gives the Tigers some bullpen depth heading into camp.
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