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Tigers Sign Nido, Sparking Backup Catcher Competition

11/2/2025

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The Detroit Tigers signed catcher Tomás Nido to a 2026 minor league contract with a spring training invite.
The move creates a competition for the backup catcher role between Nido and Jake Rogers, whose offense has been poor.
Nido has a .215 career average and offers reliable contact and game management behind Dillon Dingler.
If Nido seizes the opportunity, the Tigers may reshuffle the catching hierarchy before the season.

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Story summary

The Detroit Tigers signed catcher Tomás Nido to a 2026 minor league contract with a spring training invite.
The move creates a competition for the backup catcher role between Nido and Jake Rogers, whose offense has been poor.
Nido has a .215 career average and offers reliable contact and game management behind Dillon Dingler.
If Nido seizes the opportunity, the Tigers may reshuffle the catching hierarchy before the season.