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Tigers Sign Ex-Cub Carl Edwards Jr.
9 May
Summary
- Tigers signed 34-year-old Carl Edwards Jr. to a minor league contract.
- Edwards pitched for the Cubs when Scott Harris was in their front office.
- He is expected to report to Triple-A Toledo for activation.
The Detroit Tigers have signed veteran right-handed pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. to a minor league contract. At 34 years old, Edwards brings significant experience, having pitched in parts of 12 Major League Baseball seasons with nine different teams.
His past includes pitching for the Chicago Cubs during the period when current Tigers president Scott Harris worked in their front office, notably during their 2016 World Series run. Edwards was released by the New York Mets earlier this year.
During his brief stint with the Mets, he pitched six innings over two games, recording 11 strikeouts. Edwards possesses a three-pitch mix, featuring a four-seam fastball that reaches 92 mph, a curveball, and a changeup. He is expected to report to the Tigers' Triple-A affiliate, the Toledo Mud Hens.
