Tigers Release Jose Valverde
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The Tigers have unconditionally released former closer Jose Valverde, the
team announced on Twitter. The 35-year-old Valverde had previously accepted
an outright assignment to Triple-A Toledo as he looked to regain his form
after being designated for assignment at the end of June.
In 11 innings at Toledo, Valverde picked up seven saves with a 4.09 ERA, 10
strikeouts and six walks. While not stellar numbers, it's an improvement from
the 5.59 ERA he posted in 19 1/3 innings as the Tigers' closer earlier this
season. Valverde's return to the ninth inning for the Tigers started well,
but over his final 7 1/3 innings he surrendered six homers, resulting in 11
runs and his subsequent DFA.