Tigers Add Pitching Depth With Minor-League Deals and Spring Invite for De Jesus

The low-cost additions position Detroit to evaluate more arms in big-league camp without immediate roster commitments.

Overview

Left-hander Enmanuel De Jesus signed a minor-league contract with a non-roster invitation to spring training, with a reported $1.3 million salary if he makes the MLB roster.
Right-handers Jack Little and Sean Guenther returned on minor-league deals after being non-tendered, restoring bullpen depth without using 40-man spots.
Guenther, who underwent left hip surgery in late June, is expected to be ready for spring training and would earn $787,000 if he reaches the majors.
Detroit also signed right-hander Inohan Paniagua to bolster lower-level pitching depth and re-signed left-hander Carlos Peña for organizational coverage.
Righty reliever Cole Waites agreed to a minor-league deal and will be a non-roster invitee, returning from elbow surgery that limited him the past two seasons.