The Detroit Tigers signed reliever Burch Smith to a minor league contract, which includes an invitation to MLB camp and a guaranteed $1.5 million salary if he makes the major league roster. Smith, 36, has a 15-year career spanning seven MLB teams, with a 5.79 ERA in 247.1 innings. His last MLB appearances were in 2024 with the Marlins and Orioles, and he spent 2025 on a minor league contract with the Pirates. After performing well in winter ball in the Dominican Republic, he joins a roster of non-roster bullpen arms for the Tigers.
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