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Tigers Sign Veteran LHP Amidst MLB Playoffs
18 Oct
Summary
- Nick Raquet, 30, signed a two-year minor-league deal.
- He recently underwent Tommy John surgery and will miss 2027.
- Raquet previously played in MLB for Cardinals and Orioles.
The Detroit Tigers have signed 30-year-old left-handed pitcher Nick Raquet to a two-year minor-league contract. This move comes as the Major League Baseball postseason is underway, with the Milwaukee Brewers representing the National League and the American League Championship Series ongoing. Raquet is a notable signing due to his previous MLB experience and his current recovery from Tommy John surgery.
Raquet made his MLB debut in 2025 with the St. Louis Cardinals, appearing in four games. He later played for the Baltimore Orioles in 2026 before being released in September. Due to his recent elbow surgery, Raquet is expected to miss the entirety of the 2027 season. His career minor-league statistics include a 3.70 ERA over 487 innings, with 421 strikeouts.
The Washington Nationals originally selected Raquet in the third round of the 2017 MLB Draft. After the 2020 season was canceled, he completed a business degree and worked as a risk consultant before returning to baseball. He played independent ball in 2023 and then signed with the Cardinals for the 2023-24 offseason.
