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Detroit Tigers: Breaking Down All 22 Non-Roster Invitees

By Ben Rosener

Feb 21, 2016; Lakeland, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Bruce Rondon (43) and teammates pitch in the bullpen at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 21, 2016; Lakeland, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Bruce Rondon (43) and teammates pitch in the bullpen at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 29, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Alex Presley (7) makes the running catch against the Cincinnati Reds in the fourth inning during a spring training game at Maryvale Baseball Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Alex Presley (7) makes the running catch against the Cincinnati Reds in the fourth inning during a spring training game at Maryvale Baseball Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports /

Veteran Outfielders

Alex Presley
Age: 31
Positions: Left Field, Center Field and Right Field
Hits: Left-Handed
Career WAR: 0.7

A familiar face to Detroit Tigers fans from last season when he appeared in three games, Presley returns to the club as a non-roster invitee.

The 31-year-old only hit .198 in 50 contests split between Milwaukee and Detroit last season, he brings potential value as a bench outfielder.

If Presley can turn in numbers similar to those that he posted in 2011 and 2012 with Pittsburgh, the veteran could be a solid bench piece who can bring pop and speed.

In 156 games with the National League Central club from 2011 to 2012, the former Pirate hit .260 with a .428 slugging percentage. He also averaged 26 extra-base hits, 22 RBI and nine stolen bases a season.

Juan Perez
Age: 30
Positions: Left Field, Center Field, Right Field, Second Base and Third base
Hits: Right-Handed
Career WAR: 1.3

Similar to Pill, Perez saw action in parts of three seasons with San Francisco. A former 13th-round pick of the Bay Area franchise in 2008, Perez can play all across the diamond.

Last season with the Cubs’ Triple-A club, the 30-year-old scored 52 runs while chipping in with 30 RBI, 22 extra-base hits and 12 stolen bases.

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Like Presley, he could bring value with his blend of pop and speed off the bench—his versatility certainly doesn’t hurt either.

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