Jon Morosi of Fox Sports reports that the Tigers are close to acquiring a reliever.
The Tigers are close to acquiring a relief pitcher, source says.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) April 3, 2015
Despite that report, Tigers officials are singing a different tune. General manager Dave Dombrowski, per MLB.com’s Jason Beck, says the Tigers aren’t actively pursing moves.
Dombrowski: Tigers aren’t actively pursuing any moves. “I would be really surprised if that happens,” he said.
— Jason Beck (@beckjason) April 3, 2015
Dombrowski (this time via MLive.com’s Chris Iott) also responded to the rumor about the Tigers reportedly acquiring a reliever.
Dave Dombrowski on the rumor this morning regarding reliever: “I don’t know where that would even come from.”
— Chris Iott (@Chris_Iott) April 3, 2015
Iott also passed along the latest from manager Brad Ausmus who be “‘shocked'” if the team brought in another player.
Brad Ausmus said he would be “shocked” if the 25th player came from outside the organization.
— Chris Iott (@Chris_Iott) April 3, 2015
Iott also mentions that the team sent pitchers Blaine Hardy and Kyle Ryan to Triple-A Toledo while reassigning infielder Josh Wilson.
Blaine Hardy and Kyle Ryan to Toledo. Josh Wilson to minor league camp.
— Chris Iott (@Chris_Iott) April 3, 2015
Finally, Beck passes along the news that Justin Verlander and Bruce Rondon will start the season on the 15-day disabled list.
Justin Verlander will start the season on 15-day DL. So will Bruce Rondon.
— Jason Beck (@beckjason) April 2, 2015
