The Tigers introduced they’ve chosen the contracts of right-hander Brenan Hanifee and left-hander Sean Guenther. Additionally they reinstated shortstop Javier Báez from the medical emergency/bereavement checklist. They’ll take the open roster spots of Jack Flaherty, Mark Canha and Andrew Chafin, who have been all traded away on deadline day. Evan Woodbery of MLive Media Group relayed the information about Hanifee on X previous to the official announcement. Chris McCosky of the Detroit Information relayed Guenther’s chosen earlier on X.
Hanifee, 26, received a quick look within the majors final 12 months. The Tigers chosen his contract in September and he tossed 5 innings over three appearances, permitting three earned runs. He was non-tendered on the finish of the season however then re-signed with the membership on a minor league deal.
This 12 months, he has tossed 47 innings over 34 Triple-A appearances. He has allowed 5.17 earned runs per 9 innings however he has seemingly deserved significantly better. His 26% strikeout fee, 6.9% stroll fee and 56.1% floor ball this 12 months are all sturdy marks. If it weren’t for a .315 batting common on balls in play and 61.6% strand fee, that are each on the unfortunate aspect, fewer runs would have crossed the plate. His 3.86 FIP is greater than a run higher than his ERA and maybe a greater reflection of his efficiency this 12 months.
With the trades of Flaherty and Chafin, in addition to current accidents to Reese Olson, Casey Mize and Matt Manning, the Tigers may have some rope for Hanifee, particularly since he’s been averaging greater than an inning per look in Triple-A this 12 months. He nonetheless has a full slate of choices and just some days of service time, so he may stick round on their roster for some time if the Tigers so select.
Guenther, 28, made 14 appearances for the Marlins in 2021 with a 9.30 ERA. He underwent Tommy John surgical procedure in April of 2022 and spent that total season on the injured checklist earlier than being claimed off waivers by the Tigers in November. He was outrighted off the roster shortly thereafter and has been with the Tigers in a non-roster capability for nearly two years now.
He has thrown 95 minor league innings in that point with a 3.69 ERA, 26.9% strikeout fee, 6.5% stroll fee. He had a 47.1% floor ball fee at Triple-A final 12 months and has a 55.5% fee at that stage this 12 months. Like Hanifee, he has a full slate of choices however his service time clock is over the one-year mark, attributable to spending all of 2022 on the IL.
