Detroit Tigers sign shortstop Paul DeJong to minor-league contract
Paul DeJong will earn a prorated $1 million salary if he gets promoted to the Detroit Tigers, but for now, he has been assigned to Triple-A Toledo.
Infield depth has arrived. The Detroit Tigers signed shortstop Paul DeJong on Tuesday, May 5, to a minor-league contract. The nine-year MLB veteran will earn a prorated $1 million salary if he gets promoted to the Tigers, but for now, he has been assigned to Triple-A Toledo.
DeJong recently opted out of his minor-league contract with the New York Yankees to test the open market. "I know Paul is a real option for us as soon as we need it, given his experience and what he can bring to a team," manager A. J.
Hinch said before Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park. "He was available, and it's nice that he wants to be a Tiger. " ROSTER MOVE: Zach McKinstry returns to Tigers from injured list; Zack Short cut In 2026, DeJong ā a right-handed hitter ā played 23 games for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in the Yankees' organization.
He hit . 203 with six home runs, 16 walks and 18 strikeouts, while logging 82ā innings at third base, 50 innings at shortstop and 26 innings at second base. "His versatility was attractive," Hinch said.