DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers have pared down their spring roster by reassigning eight non-roster invitees to minor-league camp on Saturday morning. Two of the players -- outfielder Akil Baddoo and catcher Brian Serven -- are injured and are likely to start the season on the injured list for Triple-A Toledo.

The Detroit Tigers have not had the best spring in terms of keeping their players healthy and ready to go for Opening Day. In particular, the outfield has been a bit ravaged by injuries. Utility man and presumptive regular right fielder Matt Vierling will miss the start of the year with a rotator cuff issue,

With just a few weeks remain in MLB Spring Training and the Detroit Tigers are slowly gearing up for the 2025 regular season, On Thursday afternoon, the Detroit Tigers will welcome the New York Yankees to Lakeland.