Former Detroit Tigers: Where Are They Now?

Monday was an unusually busy day for former Detroit Tigers players.

First Evan Woodbery of MLive reported that Dawel Lugo, the former Tigers infielder who was the centerpiece of the J.D. Martinez trade, will play in the Mexican League this summer:

Then a few hours later the Colorado Rockies signed former Tigers first baseman C.J. Cron to a minor-league deal, with an invite to spring training:

And then in the evening FanSided’s own Robert Murray reported that former Tigers reliever Justin Wilson was reuniting with the New York Yankees:

None of these moves qualify as big stories, but after an off season short on drama and long on under-the-radar moves, we thought it might be helpful to have a one-stop location for fans to see the current whereabouts of some of their favorite (or not-so-favorite) former Detroit Tigers.

Former Detroit Tigers Hitters

Jim Adduci – Coaching for the Chicago Cubs as a “Run Production Coordinator.”

Sergio Alcántara – Claimed off waivers by the Cubs.

Alex Avila – Signed a 1-year, $1.5 million deal with the Washington Nationals.

Nick Castellanos – In the 2nd year of a 4-year, $64 million deal with the Cincinnati Reds.

Travis Demeritte – Claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves.

Brandon Dixon – Signed by the Rakuten Eagles in Japan’s Pacific League.

Mike Gerber – Signed by the Chunichi Dragons in Japan’s Central League.

Josh Harrison – Signed a 1-year, $1 million deal with the Nationals.

John Hicks – Signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor-league deal with a Spring Training invite.

José Iglesias – Traded by the Baltimore Orioles to the Los Angeles Angels.

Pete Kozma – Signed by the Oakland Athletics to a minor-league deal with a Spring Training invite.

Dixon Machado – Signed by the Lotte Giants of the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO).

Leonys Martin – Signed by the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan’s Pacific League.

J.D. Martinez – In the 4th year of a 5-year, $110 million deal with the Boston Red Sox.

James McCann – Signed a 4-year, $40 million deal with the New York Mets.

Jordy Mercer – Signed by the Nationals to a minor-league deal with a Spring Training invite.

Dustin Peterson – Signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to a minor-league deal with a Spring Training invite.

Austin Romine – Signed a 1-year, $1.5 million deal with the Cubs.

Troy Stokes Jr. – Claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Eugenio Suárez – In the 4th year of a 7-year, $66 million deal with the Cincinnati Reds.

Bobby Wilson – Catching coordinator for the Texas Rangers.

Former Detroit Tigers Pitchers

José Álvarez – Signed by the Phillies to a minor-league deal with a Spring Training invite.

Johnny Barbato – Signed with the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association.

Ryan Carpenter – Signed by the Hanwha Eagles in the KBO.

Anthony Castro -Claimed by the Toronto Blue Jays off waivers, then waived again. He cleared and was given a Spring Training invite by Toronto.

José Fernández – Joined the Atlanta Braves organization in 2020 and appears to still be there.

Mike Fiers – Signed a 1-year, $3.5 million deal with the Oakland Athletics.

Carson Fulmer – Claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Matt Hall – Cleared waivers and remained with the Boston Red Sox. Invited to Spring Training.

Blaine Hardy – Signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to a minor-league deal with a Spring Training invite.

Artie Lewicki – Signed by the SK Wyverns of the KBO.

Francisco Liriano – Signed by the Toronto Blue Jays to a minor-league deal with a Spring Training invite.

David McKay – Invited to Spring Training by the Detroit Tigers.

Matt Moore – Signed a 1-year, $3 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Ivan Nova – Signed by the Phillies to a minor-league deal with a Spring Training invite.

David Price – In the 6th year of a 7-year, $217 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Nick Ramirez – Signed by the San Diego Padres to a minor-league deal with a Spring Training invite.

Zac Reininger – Signed a minor-league deal with Oakland Athletics. Spent winter in Australian Baseball League.

Max Scherzer – In the final year of a 7-year, $210 deal with the Washington Nationals.

John Schreiber – Currently on waivers. (UPDATE: Claimed off waivers by the Red Sox on 2/18)

Drew Smyly – Signed a 1-year, $11 million deal with the Atlanta Braves.

Drew VerHagen – Signed by the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of the Pacific League in Japan.

Justin Verlander – In the final year of a 2-year, $66 million deal with the Houston Astros.

Alex Wilson – Retired last year and joined the Ballengee Group as an advisor.

Jordan Zimmermann – Signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to a minor-league deal with a Spring Training invite.

Former Detroit Tigers Still Available

We expect a few of these names to latch on somewhere this season, but unfortunately many are likely done with baseball.

Austin Adams – Joined the Minnesota Twins 60-man player pool last year. Free Agent.

Victor Alcántara – Suspended 80 games in 2020 for testing positive for stanozolol.

Sandy Báez – Pitched in the Venezuelan Winter League. Free Agent.

Gordon Beckham – Retired last month.

Chad Bell – Last pitched for the Hanwa Eagles of the KBO. Free Agent.

Jorge Bonifacio – Played in the Dominican Winter League. Free Agent.

Louis Coleman – Last pitched for the Detroit Tigers in 2019. Free Agent.

Yoenis Céspedes – Opted out of 2020 season after 8 games. Free Agent.

Reed Garrett – Pitched for the Saitama Seibu Lions of the Pacific League in 2020. Free Agent.

Shane Greene – Destined to get a job in 2020, but still a Free Agent.

Edwin Jackson – Now 37, still has 16 MLB teams left to join. Free Agent

Eduardo Jiménez – Was with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2020. Pitched in the Venezuelan Winter League. Free Agent.

Mikie Mahtook – Was with the Phillies in 2020. Free Agent.

Cameron Maybin – Busy off season of activism and charitable work. Free Agent.

Zach McAllister – Last pitched in Los Angeles Dodgers system in 2019. Free Agent.

Rick Porcello – Destined to get a job in 2020, but still a Free Agent.

Ronny Rodríguez – Possibly heading to Japan to play for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, but hard to confirm.

Andrew Romine – Played for the Texas Rangers in 2020. Free Agent. (UPDATE: Signed by the Minnesota Twins to a minor-league deal with a Spring Training invite on 2/23)

Trevor Rosenthal – Likely to get a job in 2020, but still a Free Agent. (UPDATE: Signed a 1-year, $11 million deal with the Oakland Athletics on 2/18)

Tyson Ross – Signed minor-league deal with the San Francisco Giants in 2020, but was released and opted out of season. Free Agent.

Aníbal Sánchez – Pitched for the Washington Nationals in 2020. Free Agent.

Warwick Saupold – Spent 2020 with the Hanwha Eagles in the KBO. Free Agent.

Josh Smoker – Spent 2020 with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League. Free Agent.

Daniel Stumpf – Free Agent since 2019.

Carlos Torres – Pitched in the Giants system in 2019 and in the Mexican Pacific Winter League in 2020-21. Free Agent.