Tigers sign pitcher and catcher as Spring Training gets underway

LAKELAND, FL (WKZO AM/FM) – The Detroit Tigers signed pitcher Chase Anderson and catcher Ryan Lavarnway to minor league deals yesterday.

Eight-year MLB veteran Anderson has pitched for Arizona, Milwaukee, Toronto and Philadelphia.  Lavarnway has played with eight teams, including Cleveland in 2021, over his ten-year career.

Both players have been invited to take part in Tigers Spring Training in Lakeland, Florida.