Boston – With Zach McKinstry being placed on the 10-day injured list (hip and abdomen inflammation) and Hao-Yu Lee being called up from Triple-A Toledo, the Tigers moved to shore up the organization’s utility depth.
According to MLB transactions, they signed 29-year Luke Ritter, who had spent the last three seasons at Triple-A Syracuse in the Mets‘ system.
Mets infielder Luke Ritter plays for the Peoria Javelinas during an Arizona Fall League baseball game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
Who is Luke Ritter?
Ritter hit 52 home runs in four Triple-A seasons (26 in 2024) and posted a .420 slugging percentage. He also carried a 30% strikeout rate.
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He has played third, second and first base, as well as corner outfield.
He was released by the Angels this spring.
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This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Detroit Tigers signed Luke Ritter to a minor-league contract