Three reasons to check out the free Detroit Tigers mini-camp

The Detroit Tigers minor league depth chart has grown

If there is one thing the Tigers have done, this off season is kept busy with minor league signings to fill the various needs the team will need at all four levels, especially at the infield level.

With Kody Clemens now on the 40-man roster, the Tigers signed a few infielders in Luis Carpio and Jack Lopez. Carpio is primarily a glove first utility infielder that can play second, short, and third. Lopez had a cup of coffee with the Boston Red Sox last season and provides insurance at second base down in Toledo.

Another name that the Tigers brought back and is a favorite among Tigers minor league fans is Josh Lester, who hit 32 home runs last season at Erie and Toledo. 25 of them came with the SeaWolves.

International signing Cristian Santana has had a recent feature done in the Freep.com about spending time with Nationals outfielder Juan Soto and from the same panel of guests I spoke about earlier on the podcast, this a bat that fans should pay more attention to with his advance approach at the plate.

There is, of course, Roberto Campos, the Cuban outfielder who is in the Top 10 of many prospects list and one name that also to look out for and that is Manuel Sequera. He just turned 19 in September and the reason he stands out is the 11 home runs he hit in Florida Complex League action last season to go along with his 12 doubles.

Another one I am interested in seeing is outfielder Parker Meadows. Could he make the leap up to Erie this season? It would be good to see from a development standpoint. His journey up to advancement this season could be kicked off with a good mini-camp.