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Bound for free agency Krol elected free agency Friday after refusing an outright assignment to the minors.

Impact Krol tossed 18.2 innings for the Tigers this season, his first major-league action since 2018. His 4.34 ERA was nothing special, but being left-handed could make him at least somewhat interesting on the open market.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers' Ian Krol 'just so thankful' for his journey back to MLB this year Before the 2021 season, Detroit Tigers left-handed reliever Ian Krol hadn't pitched in MLB since May 27, 2018, with the Los Angeles Angels.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Joey Wendle, Dietrich Enns lead Rays to 7-2 win over Tigers

Joey Wendle tripled and homered, 30-year-old Dietrich Enns won for the first time in the major leagues and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 7-2 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in majors Krol's contract was selected from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.

Impact He was designated for assignment two weeks ago but was summoned to take on a low-leverage relief role with Tyler Alexander moving to the rotation.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers The Tigers outrighted Krol to Triple-A Toledo on Monday.

Impact He'll remain in the organization after clearing waivers when the Tigers designated him for assignment over the weekend. The 30-year-old lefty reliever has covered 12.1 innings out of the Detroit bullpen this season, giving up seven earned runs on 18 hits and five walks.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Krol was designated for assignment by the Tigers on Friday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Krol had seven consecutive scoreless appearances following the All-Star break, but he struggled in his last three appearances and gave up six runs (five earned) in three innings. He'll be cast off the 40-man roster since Jose Urena is expected to be called up to start Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reyes hits tiebreaking inside-the-park HR, Tigers beat Jays

Victor Reyes hit a pinch-hit tiebreaking inside-the-park home run in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pitching well lately Krol tossed a scoreless inning in Sunday's loss to Cleveland and has now gone eight straight appearances without allowing a run.

Impact The eight appearances translate to 8.2 innings, and despite allowing nine hits and three walks during that span versus just six strikeouts, Krol has been able to keep the opposition off the board. The 30-year-old may have a hard time continuing the scoreless streak if he keeps putting runners on at a decent clip without a ton of strikeouts, but he's at least gotten off to a good start with the Tigers this year after not pitching in the majors since 2018. Krol should maintain a middle relief role with a chance at more high-leverage work at some point if he keeps stringing together clean outings.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Harvey, Severino power Orioles to 4-3 win over Tigers

Matt Harvey extended his shutout streak to 18 1/3 innings and Pedro Severino homered twice as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contract selected by Detroit Krol had his contract selected by the Tigers on Wednesday.

Impact Daniel Norris was traded to Milwaukee on Friday, and Krol will take his place on Detroit's 40-man and 26-man rosters. Krol has made five big-league appearances this year and allowed two runs on four hits with four strikeouts and two walks over 4.2 frames.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cabrera 2 HRs and Mize solid for Tigers in 6-2 win over O's

Miguel Cabrera hit two solo home runs, Casey Mize pitched seven solid innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-2

JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clears waivers The Tigers outrighted Krol to Triple-A Toledo on Thursday after he cleared waivers.

Impact Krol will remain in the organization after the Tigers dropped him from the 40-man roster earlier this week. The 30-year-old lefty reliever made five appearances for Detroit, working 4.2 innings and giving up two earned runs.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cabrera, Haase power Tigers past Twins 6-5 in 11th innings

Miguel Cabrera hit a run-scoring single in the 11th inning after Eric Haase tied the game with a grand slam in the top of the ninth as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 6...

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DFA'd by Tigers The Tigers designated Krol for assignment Tuesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Krol was out of options, so a DFA was the only way to remove him from the active roster and clear a spot for Michael Fulmer (neck). After being called up July 7, the lefty allowed two runs in 4.2 innings while striking out four and walking two. Given his success, albeit in a small sample size, Krol could find himself back in the big-league bullpen this season if injuries create another opening.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Grossman homers, Tigers top punchless Rangers for 5 in row

Robbie Grossman and Eric Haase homered as the Detroit Tigers extended their winning streak to five games with a rain-delayed 4-1 win over the Texas Rangers

JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kepler 2-run triple, Maeda sharp, Twins top Tigers 4-2

Max Kepler hit a two-run triple during a four-run sixth inning and the Minnesota Twins waited out another young Detroit starter, beating the Tigers 4-2

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled to big leagues Krol's contract was selected from Triple-A Toledo prior to Wednesday's game against Texas.

Impact Krol signed a minor-league deal with Detroit in December. He was sent to the club's alternate site following the conclusion of spring training and was later assigned to Toledo. The southpaw posted a 2.42 ERA and 26:10 K:BB across 22.1 Triple-A innings and he will now return to the majors for the first time since making one appearance with the Angels in 2018. Spencer Turnbull (forearm) was moved to the 60-day IL to make room for Krol on the 40-man roster.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE