Detroit Tigers: Breaking Down All 22 Non-Roster Invitees

Veteran Pitchers Part 1

A.J. Achter
Age: 28
Throws: Right-Handed
Role: Relief Pitcher

A Michigan State product with 45 games of Major League experience, Achter joined the Detroit Tigers earlier this offseason.

The 28-year-old’s 5.87 career FIP leaves much to be desired, but he did log a solid 3.11 ERA in 37.2 frames for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim last season.

Achter will need to strike out more batters (just 4.8 career punch outs per nine frames), but he has a shot to make the team if he can keep runners off the board.

Dustin Molleken
Age: 32
Throws: Right-Handed
Role: Relief Pitcher

The 32-year-old Molleken made his Major League debut last season following a career that saw him suit up for affiliates in four different minor league systems.

In 8.1 innings of work the right-hander notched a respectable 3.03 FIP and eight strikeouts. If he can replicate his 2016 3.88 Triple-A ERA, the Tigers could have another bullpen piece on their hands.

Edward Mujica
Age: 32
Throws: Right-Handed
Role: Relief Pitcher

Perhaps the most intriguing veteran signed by Detroit in the offseason, Edward Mujica was an All-Star as recently as 2013.

During the campaign, he turned in a 2.78 ERA and 37 saves for the St. Louis Cardinals. Overall, the reliever owns a 3.85 ERA and a 3.88 FIP in 546.2 lifetime innings.

The veteran won’t post gaudy strikeout numbers, as evidenced by his career strikeout rate of 7.0 per nine innings. However, he doesn’t walk many batters (1.5 career free passes per nine innings) either.