{"id":584762,"date":"2026-02-21T12:38:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T12:38:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/584762\/"},"modified":"2026-02-21T12:38:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T12:38:18","slug":"from-adames-to-wentz-record-setting-78-former-tigers-in-mlb-camps-this-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/584762\/","title":{"rendered":"From Adames to Wentz: Record-setting 78 former Tigers in MLB camps this spring"},"content":{"rendered":"

LAKELAND, Fla. — As the spring exhibition season gets underway on Saturday, there are a whopping 78 former Detroit Tigers in camp, competing for spots on 28 different teams.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s a new record in our annual survey, topping the 73 ex-Tigers at the start of camp in 2025<\/a> and 2023<\/a>. <\/p>\n

That\u2019s often a good sign. It means the Tigers\u2019 roster is more difficult to crack, so good players get squeezed off or never get an opportunity. It could also reflect a more aggressive churn at the bottom of the 40-man roster and even in the upper levels of the minor leagues.<\/p>\n

One notable aspect of this year\u2019s survey is the number of Tigers minor-league free agents who ended up in other camps: catcher Eliezer Alfonzo (Los Angeles Dodgers); first baseman Jake Holton (San Francisco Giants); infielders Jim Jarvis (Atlanta Braves) and Riley Unroe (Houston Astros); and left-hander Andrew Magno (Baltimore Orioles).<\/p>\n

They\u2019re among a group of 30 players who were part of the Tigers organization at some point last year and are now in other camps.<\/p>\n

The Philadelphia Phillies, led by former Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski, are the only team without an ex-Tiger in camp after releasing Nick Castellanos<\/a>. The Giants lead the way with nine ex-Tigers.<\/p>\n

Check out the list below and let me know<\/a> if you find anyone we missed. Players with an asterisk are non-roster invitees.<\/p>\n

Arizona Diamondbacks<\/p>\n

LHP Eduardo Rodriguez<\/p>\n

RHP Paul Sewald<\/p>\n

C James McCann<\/p>\n

RHP Derek Law*<\/p>\n

OF Oscar Mercado*<\/p>\n

Athletics<\/p>\n

RHP Elvis Alvarado<\/p>\n

RHP Mark Leiter Jr.<\/p>\n

IF Andy Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez<\/p>\n

RHP Geoff Hartlieb*<\/p>\n

C Brian Serven*<\/p>\n

Chicago Cubs<\/p>\n

LHP Matthew Boyd<\/p>\n

RHP Shelby Miller<\/p>\n

LHP Caleb Thielbar<\/p>\n

C Carson Kelly<\/p>\n

Chicago White Sox<\/p>\n

OF Derek Hill<\/p>\n

Cincinnati Reds<\/p>\n

IF Eugenio Su\u00e1rez<\/p>\n

OF Dane Myers<\/p>\n

LHP Anthony Misiewicz*<\/p>\n

Cleveland Guardians<\/p>\n

RHP Carlos Hernandez*<\/p>\n

RHP Codi Heuer*<\/p>\n

Colorado Rockies<\/p>\n

RHP Michael Lorenzen<\/p>\n

RHP RJ Petit<\/p>\n

IF\/OF Willi Castro<\/p>\n

RHP John Brebbia*<\/p>\n

Kansas City Royals<\/p>\n

RHP Alex Lange<\/p>\n

RHP John Schreiber<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Angels<\/p>\n

IF Jeimer Candelario*<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Dodgers<\/p>\n

C Eliezer Alfonzo*<\/p>\n

IF Keston Hiura*<\/p>\n

Milwaukee Brewers<\/p>\n

OF Akil Baddoo<\/p>\n

IF Eddys Leonard*<\/p>\n

San Diego Padres<\/p>\n

RHP Ty Adcock<\/p>\n

OF Nick Castellanos<\/p>\n

IF Nick Solak*<\/p>\n

\"GiantsSan Francisco Giants catchers Eric Haase pauses while working out during spring training baseball Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo\/Ross D. Franklin)AP<\/p>\n

San Francisco Giants<\/p>\n

RHP Jason Foley<\/p>\n

LHP Matt Gage<\/p>\n

LHP Robbie Ray<\/p>\n

IF Willy Adames<\/p>\n

RHP Michael Fulmer*<\/p>\n

LHP Nick Margevicius*<\/p>\n

C Eric Haase*<\/p>\n

IF Jake Holton*<\/p>\n

IF Buddy Kennedy*<\/p>\n

Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n

RHP Randy Dobnak*<\/p>\n

\"RangersThis is a 2026 photo of Tyler Alexander of the Texas Rangers baseball team. This image reflects the 2026 active roster as of February 17, 2026, when this image was taken. (AP Photo\/Charlie Riedel)AP<\/p>\n

Texas Rangers<\/p>\n

LHP Tyler Alexander<\/p>\n

Atlanta Braves<\/p>\n

RHP Joe Jimenez<\/p>\n

LHP Joey Wentz<\/p>\n

IF Jim Jarvis*<\/p>\n

OF Jose Azocar*<\/p>\n

OF Brewer Hicklen*<\/p>\n

OF Ben Gamel*<\/p>\n

Baltimore Orioles<\/p>\n

LHP Dietrich Enns<\/p>\n

LHP Andrew Magno*<\/p>\n

Boston Red Sox<\/p>\n

RHP Devin Sweet*<\/p>\n

Houston Astros<\/p>\n

IF Isaac Paredes<\/p>\n

IF Riley Unroe*<\/p>\n

Miami Marlins<\/p>\n

RHP Chris Paddack<\/p>\n

C Liam Hicks<\/p>\n

Minnesota Twins<\/p>\n

IF Ryan Kreidler<\/p>\n

IF\/OF Kody Clemens<\/p>\n

LHP Andrew Chafin*<\/p>\n

IF Gio Urshela*<\/p>\n

New York Mets<\/p>\n

RHP Reed Garrett<\/p>\n

New York Yankees<\/p>\n

RHP Kervin Castro<\/p>\n

RHP Rafael Montero*<\/p>\n

C Ali Sanchez*<\/p>\n

IF Zack Short*<\/p>\n

Philadelphia Phillies <\/p>\n

none<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Pirates<\/p>\n

LHP Gregory Soto<\/p>\n

RHP Jose Urquidy<\/p>\n

RHP Beau Burrows*<\/p>\n

St. Louis Cardinals<\/p>\n

RHP Gerson Moreno*<\/p>\n

Tampa Bay Rays<\/p>\n

RHP Mason Englert<\/p>\n

RHP Edwin Uceta<\/p>\n

OF Justyn-Henry Malloy<\/p>\n

OF Ryan Vilade<\/p>\n

Toronto Blue Jays<\/p>\n

RHP Chase Lee<\/p>\n

Washington Nationals<\/p>\n

LHP PJ Poulin<\/p>\n

IF Sergio Alc\u00e1ntara*<\/p>\n