Tigers Release Josh Harrison in Corresponding Move to Edwin Jackson Promotion
By Adam Weinrib
In order to add one well-traveled former Tiger back to the active roster, a veteran who's had an embattled campaign has been forced to hit the road.
32-year-old Josh Harrison, who was expected to either be a firestarter on a strangely-competitive Tigers team or a trade asset on a bottoming-out club, instead found himself on the 60-Day IL, missing every game dating back to May 27.
Following tonight’s game, the Tigers optioned LHP Blaine Hardy to Triple A Toledo. Prior to tomorrow’s game, RHP Edwin Jackson will be selected from Toledo. A corresponding 40-man roster move will be made prior to tomorrow night’s game.
— Tigers PR (@DetroitTigersPR) August 9, 2019
He's now been given his unconditional release, in response to the team welcoming back Edwin Jackson.
The Tigers announced the following moves:
— Tigers PR (@DetroitTigersPR) August 9, 2019
To make room for Jackson on the 40-man roster, RHP Sandy Baez has been given his unconditional release.
INF Josh Harrison has been returned from his rehab assignment, reinstated from the 60-day IL and given his unconditional release.
Harrison recently began his rehab at Triple-A Toledo, hitting just .174 in seven games. His big league numbers would make any genuine Triple-A retread blush, as well; Harrison hit just .176/.219/.265 in 36 games this season at the highest level, stealing four bags in the process.
Most of the contending teams that could use infield depth have seemingly already addressed their holes; the Mets are putting the finishing touches on a Joe Panik deal as we speak, it seems.
It could benefit Harrison to simply wait around for his name to be called again next winter.