The Detroit Tigers are wasting no time in building a roster that might get the franchise in contention after a series of disappointing seasons. The team announced on Wednesday that they have acquired reliable veteran catcher Tucker Barnhart in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds.
In order to get Barnhart, the Tigers sent infield prospect Nick Quintana in opposite direction.
Barnhart is coming to Detroit after a strong 2021 campaign with the Reds. Besides providing excellent defense as always, the 30-year-old also batted .247 while hitting seven homers and adding 48 RBIs.
The two-time Golden Glove Award-winner is in the final year of his contract, meaning the Tigers will have to pick up the $7.5 million team option on his deal to ensure he plays for the organization next season. According to Detroit Free Press, the two sides are also interested in negotiating a long-term extension at some point.
Tucker Barnhart made his MLB debut with the Reds in 2014 and has been the team’s primary catcher for the better part of his eight seasons with the franchise. He has a career .248 batting average with 51 home runs and 261 RBIs.
“While it’s bittersweet to be leaving the organization that drafted me, I couldn’t be happier to join the Tigers,” Barnhart said in a statement. “This is an exciting time for a team that’s undergone such a big transformation over the last few years.”
The Detroit Tigers are wasting no time in building a roster that might get the franchise in contention after a series of disappointing seasons. The team announced on Wednesday that they have acquired reliable veteran catcher Tucker Barnhart in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds.
In order to get Barnhart, the Tigers sent infield prospect Nick Quintana in opposite direction.
Barnhart is coming to Detroit after a strong 2021 campaign with the Reds. Besides providing excellent defense as always, the 30-year-old also batted .247 while hitting seven homers and adding 48 RBIs.
The two-time Golden Glove Award-winner is in the final year of his contract, meaning the Tigers will have to pick up the $7.5 million team option on his deal to ensure he plays for the organization next season. According to Detroit Free Press, the two sides are also interested in negotiating a long-term extension at some point.
Tucker Barnhart made his MLB debut with the Reds in 2014 and has been the team’s primary catcher for the better part of his eight seasons with the franchise. He has a career .248 batting average with 51 home runs and 261 RBIs.
“While it’s bittersweet to be leaving the organization that drafted me, I couldn’t be happier to join the Tigers,” Barnhart said in a statement. “This is an exciting time for a team that’s undergone such a big transformation over the last few years.”
