Detroit Tigers move on from veteran catcher Eric Haase, sign Carson Kelly to improve future catching production
- Detroit designated long-time Tiger Eric Haase for assignment, ending his 7-year tenure with the club.
- Manager A.J. Hinch expressed difficulty releasing the popular Haase but cited the need for improved production.
- The Tigers signed veteran free agent catcher Carson Kelly, recently released by Arizona.
- Kelly is expected to split time with Jake Rogers as Detroit's primary catcher.
- The moves signal Detroit's focus on improving future production from the catcher position.