JUST IN: Tigers fans blast management with hilarious appeal after allowing 2 former Tigers pitchers sign minor-league deals

After becoming a free agent last week, long-time Detroit Tigers minor-leaguer Jack O’Loughlin didn’t have to look far for a new home.

The 23-year-old Australian native agreed to a minor-league contract with the Oakland Athletics that includes a spring training invitation.

O’Loughlin’s agent told Oakland broadcaster Jessica Kleinschimdt that he had offers from 15 major league teams.

O’Loughlin has been with the Tigers since he was a teenager in 2016.
After a strong performance at Class (A) advanced West Michigan, he was promoted directly to Triple-A Toledo this summer.

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The aggressive promotion suggested that he could be a candidate for the 40-man roster. Instead, the Tigers let him become a free agent.

His youth and extensive minor-league experience made him an appealing free-agent option.

In other news, former Tigers right-hander Drew Carlton has signed a minor-league contract with the San Diego Padres.

In 20 2/3 innings for the Padres in 2023, Carlton was 2-1 with a 4.35 ERA. Before going on the disabled list, he struck out 18 and walked six.

Carlton, 28, is a Lakeland, Fla. native who was drafted by the Tigers in the 32nd round out of Florida State in 2017.

His youth and extensive minor-league experience made him an appealing free-agent option.

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In other news, former Tigers right-hander Drew Carlton has signed a minor-league contract with the San Diego Padres.

In 20 2/3 innings for the Padres in 2023, Carlton was 2-1 with a 4.35 ERA. Before going on the disabled list, he struck out 18 and walked six.

Carlton, 28, is a Lakeland, Fla. native who was drafted by the Tigers in the 32nd round out of Florida State in 2017.

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