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Rainey

Rainey, who was non-tendered last week, joined the Tigers at the very end of the season and gave up three runs in two innings. In spite of a fine 28% strikeout rate, the former Nationals reliever has a 5.52 ERA in 211 career appearances out of the bullpen. He’ll be a long shot to win a spot coming out of camp.

All six hurlers were designated for assignment, and now all six will hit free agency. Foley is a former closer who should see interest on the market, but won’t be ready to go until the second half after undergoing shoulder surgery.

Foley is the most prominent name here as Detroit clears out several spots on the 40-man roster by booting nearly a half-dozen relievers from the mix. The 30-year-old former closer is recovering from shoulder surgery and won’t be an option until the second half of next season.

Rainey has been summoned to join Detroit’s relief mix heading into the final week of the regular season. The 32-year-old veteran reliever was cut loose by Pittsburgh prior to the All-Star break after being hit hard in 11 relief appearances earlier this season. He’ll presumably operate in middle relief situations for the struggling Tigers.

The 32-year-old right-hander was released by the Pirates just before the All-Star break after posting a troublesome 10.57 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and a 9/6 K/BB ratio over 7 2/3 innings in 11 appearances at the big league level. He’ll report to Triple-A Toledo to begin his Tigers’ tenure, but don’t be surprised to see him in Motown in relatively short order.

Rainey was hit hard in 11 relief appearances this season for Pittsburgh, compiling a frightening 10.57 ERA across 7 2/3 innings of work. The 32-year-old has been cut loose after spending the last month at Triple-A Indianapolis.

Rainey elected free agency last week after being cut loose from Pittsburgh’s active roster. The 32-year-old veteran reliever is back in the fold as extra organizational relief depth at Triple-A Indianapolis.

Rainey will head to the open market in search of a new opportunity after posting an unsightly 10.57 ERA across 7 2/3 innings (11 appearances) this season for Pittsburgh. The 32-year-old righty went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week.

Rainey gave up four runs while getting just one out Sunday and took the loss against the Padres. He had a 10.57 ERA overall in 7 2/3 innings out of the Pirates pen. The team will likely add another reliever as his replacement prior to Tuesday’s game.

Rainey will get a chance to help the Pittsburgh relief group, but he has struggled in Triple-A with a 6.00 ERA over nine innings. He’ll likely work in the middle innings while with the Bucs.