Tigers sign Manuel Margot for Opening Day roster

The Detroit Tigers have signed veteran outfielder Manuel Margot to a major league contract, pending a physical. Margot is expected to be part of the Tigers' Opening Day roster on March 27 in Los Angeles. Margot, 30, is a right-handed hitter known for his strong performance against left-handed pitchers. Due to injuries affecting players like Parker Meadows, Matt Vierling, and Akil Baddoo, Margot will add depth and experience to the outfield, likely sharing time with Wenceel Pérez. The Tigers will need to make a roster move to accommodate Margot, either by dropping a player from the 40-man roster or placing someone on the 60-day injured list. Before joining the Tigers, Margot was with the Milwaukee Brewers in spring training but was released when he did not make their roster. He previously played for teams like the Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres, and Tampa Bay Rays, where he earned praise for his defensive skills. However, he faced challenges last season with the Minnesota Twins, posting the lowest stats of his career. This story will continue to develop as more information becomes available.