MIGUEL DEL POZO NEWS

Signs with San Francisco as NRI The Giants re-signed Del Pozo to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Del Pozo inked a minor-league deal with the Giants last June as he continued his rehab from Tommy John surgery but never pitched in a game in 2024. He appears healthy now and will look to return to the majors for the first time since 2021, although an initial assignment is Triple-A Sacramento is likely.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Tigers Del Pozo was released by the Tigers on Wednesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Del Pozo pitched for Triple-A Toledo earlier this season before undergoing Tommy John surgery in June. He'll be sidelined until around midseason next year and now will be on the lookout for another organization.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Tommy John surgery The Tigers announced Wednesday that Del Pozo recently underwent Tommy John surgery on his left elbow, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Del Pozo has compiled a 6.05 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 23:5 K:BB in 19.1 innings out of the Triple-A Toledo bullpen this season but hadn't pitched since May 19. He was moved to the 7-day injured list a day later due to the left elbow sprain and presumably had his surgery at some point over the past three weeks. Assuming Del Pozo faces the normal 12-to-14-month recovery timeline associated with Tommy John surgeries, he likely won't be ready to pitch in games until the second half of the 2024 campaign.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers bring back lefty reliever Miguel Del Pozo on minor-league contract Detroit Tigers left-handed reliever Miguel Del Pozo appeared in 89 games out of Triple-A Toledo's bullpen over the past two seasons.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Inks minor-league deal Del Pozo signed a minor-league deal with the Tigers on Thursday.

Impact Del Pozo spent the entirety of 2022 with the Tigers organization in Triple-A Toledo, where he put up a 3.88 ERA and 11.2 K/9 over 53.1 innings out of the bullpen. His last major-league appearance came in 2021 but considering his impressive Triple-A resume over the last two seasons (3.44 ERA, 1.07 WHIP), there's a case for Del Pozo to appear in the big leagues at some point in 2023.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Accepts outright assignment Del Pozo cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Toledo on Thursday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Del Pozo was designated for assignment by Detroit on Wednesday, but he'll remain in the organization as the minor-league season gets underway. He made 34 appearances in Toledo last year and posted a 2.82 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 38.1 innings.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Del Pozo was designated for assignment by the Tigers on Wednesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Del Pozo was sent down by the Tigers in late March after he gave up five runs in one inning across two relief appearances this spring. He'll now lose his spot on the 40-man roster, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be claimed on waivers after posting a 2.82 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 38.1 innings across 34 relief appearances at Triple-A Toledo last year.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Del Pozo was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.

Impact Del Pozo made five appearances for the major-league club last year but spent most of the year in Toledo. Across his 34 relief outings in the minors, he posted a 2.82 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 38.1 innings. While he won't make the Opening Day roster in 2022, it wouldn't be surprising to see the left-hander provide bullpen depth for the Tigers at some point.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from COVID-19 IL Del Pozo (jaw/illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday.

Impact Del Pozo sustained a jaw injury in late August and landed on the COVID-19 IL on Sept. 10 after he tested positive for the virus. However, the southpaw began a rehab assignment in late September and allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out two in two-thirds of an inning during his lone appearance. Del Pozo should be in line for a normal offseason following his activation.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cease expected to start as Chicago hosts Detroit

The Tigers will start Tyler Alexander on Sunday and the White Sox are expected to counter with Dylan Cease

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manning scheduled to start for Detroit against Chicago

The Tigers will start Matt Manning on Saturday while the White Sox are expected to counter with Lucas Giolito

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Peralta expected to start for the Tigers against White Sox

The Tigers will start Wily Peralta on Friday while the White Sox are expected to counter with Lance Lynn

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan expected to start for the Twins against the Tigers

The Twins will send Joe Ryan to the mound Thursday and the Tigers plan to give Tarik Skubal the start

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mize scheduled to start for Detroit against Minnesota

The Twins will send Michael Pineda to the mound Wednesday and the Tigers will give Casey Mize the start

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sanó homers, Twins withstand late rally to beat Tigers 3-2

Miguel Sanó homered and Minnesota pitchers shut down Detroit until the ninth inning, as the Twins beat the Tigers 3-2

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alexander scheduled to start for Detroit against Minnesota

The Twins will roll out Charlie Barnes to the mound Tuesday and the Tigers plan to give Tyler Alexander the start

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bubic scheduled to start for Royals at Tigers

The Tigers are expected to send Wily Peralta to the mound Sunday and the Royals will give Kris Bubic the start

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Skubal expected to start as Tigers host the Royals

The Tigers will send Tarik Skubal to the mound Saturday and the Royals will give Jon Heasley the start

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mize scheduled to start for Detroit against Kansas City

The Royals will start Carlos Hernandez on Friday while the Tigers are expected to counter with Casey Mize

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Begins rehab assignment Del Pozo (jaw/illness) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday.

Impact Del Pozo has been on the COVID-19 injured list since Sept. 10 after he tested positive for the virus, but he'll return to game action less than two weeks later. It's not yet clear whether the southpaw will require multiple rehab appearances, but he'll likely be able to return to the major-league club prior to the end of the year.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lopez scheduled to start for Chicago against Detroit

The Tigers are expected to send Casey Mize to the mound Wednesday and the White Sox plan to give Reynaldo Lopez the start

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manning expected to start as Tigers host the White Sox

The Tigers will roll out Matt Manning to the mound Monday and the White Sox plan to give Carlos Rodon the start

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McClanahan expected to start for Tampa Bay against Detroit

The Rays will roll out Shane McClanahan to the mound Sunday and the Tigers will give Wily Peralta the start

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Skubal, Tigers to face Yarbrough, Rays

The Tigers will start Tarik Skubal on Saturday and the Rays are expected to counter with Ryan Yarbrough

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mize expected to start for the Tigers against Rays

The Rays will roll out Luis Patino to the mound Friday and the Tigers will give Casey Mize the start

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS