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Detroit Tigers Reportedly Sign Jim Adduci, Travis Blackley and Jake Brigham to Minors Deals

By Ben Rosener

Aug 8, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers executive vice president and general manager Al Avila before the game against the Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 8, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers executive vice president and general manager Al Avila before the game against the Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 9, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jake Brigham (63) delivers a pitch in the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 9, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jake Brigham (63) delivers a pitch in the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Jake Brigham
Position: Pitcher

Drafted by the Texas Rangers in the sixth round of the 2006 draft, Brigham began his professional career in Texas before heading to Chicago in July of 2012 as part of a deal for catcher Geovany Soto.

He would later rejoin the Rangers in the offseason in a separate trade.

After a stint in the Pirates organization, the 28-year-old caught on with Atlanta and would go on to make his Major League debut in 2015.

Over the span of 16.2 innings (12 appearances), the right-hander turned in a 8.64 ERA.

While his ERA was undoubtedly high, Brigham’s 4.00 FIP suggests he was much better in his first taste of Major League action.

Last year, the former Atlanta hurler made 11 appearances for the Tohuku Rakuten Golden Eagles of the Japan Pacific League. During his stint with the team, the pitcher posted a 5.24 ERA in 34.1 innings pitched.

Those 34.1 innings included 11 starts and four games finished.

Potential Role with the Detroit Tigers

Similar to Blackley, Brigham seems likely to provide rotation depth in the minors. However, his ability to pitch in relief could help him reach the Majors sooner.

Detroit’s rotation is likely to feature Justin Verlander, Michael Fulmer, Daniel Norris, Matt Boyd and Jordan Zimmermann.

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With Bell, Jaye, Anibal Sanchez and Mike Pelfrey potentially in the picture as well, Brigham may find it easier to crack the team as reliever.

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