Overview
- The Lions officially signed right-hander Austin Voth to a six-week, $150,000 injury-replacement contract on Monday, July 20, 2026.
- The move was made to replace starter Ariel Jurado, who was diagnosed with shoulder inflammation and is expected to miss at least six weeks.
- The team said Voth passed his medical exam in South Korea and will be added to the rotation soon to take Jurado’s spot.
- Voth, 34, was released from a Texas Triple-A deal after one start and brings experience from 210 MLB appearances and a 2025 season with Japan’s Chiba Lotte Marines along with a six-pitch mix.
- KBO rules let clubs sign foreign replacements for players out six weeks or longer, and the short-term addition builds on earlier July reinforcements such as Chris Paddack to protect the Lions’ run at the top of the standings.