Detroit Tigers sign MLB veteran Carl Edwards Jr. to minor-league deal
Carl Edwards Jr. secured a World Series ring as a right-handed reliever for the 2016 Chicago Cubs. Now, he joins old friends with the Detroit Tigers.
KANSAS CITY, MO – Carl Edwards Jr. is a World Series champion. The 34-year-old right-hander secured his World Series ring as a reliever for the 2016 Chicago Cubs , with now- Detroit Tigers executives Scott Harris , Jeff Greenberg and Alex Smith in the front office on the North Side.
Now, Edwards has joined the Tigers. PITCHING PLAN: Ty Madden listed as Tigers starter, but will he start? 'I don't know' The Tigers signed Edwards on Friday, May 8, to a minor-league contract.
The 12-year MLB veteran has been assigned to Triple-A Toledo. Most recently, Edwards pitched in two games for the New York Mets in 2026. He allowed one run on three hits and four walks with 11 strikeouts across six innings.
Here's the timeline of events: Edwards had his contract selected April 24, and he was designated for assignment April 30. Three days later, he elected free agency after clearing waivers, and five days after that, he signed with the Tigers. Before that, Edwards posted a 5.