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Tigers Protect Catcher, Leave Pitcher Open for Draft

11/20/2025

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Detroit Tigers protected catcher Thayron Liranzo and infielder Hao-Yu Lee ahead of the December 10 Rule 5 draft.
They left right-handed pitcher RJ Petit unprotected, despite his 2025 2.44 ERA across Double-A and Triple-A.
RJ Petit, a 6-foot-8-inch pitcher, may attract interest from the Oakland Athletics in the Rule 5 draft.
The Oakland Athletics have had recent Rule 5 success and are expected to add a 2026 contributor.

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Story summary

Detroit Tigers protected catcher Thayron Liranzo and infielder Hao-Yu Lee ahead of the December 10 Rule 5 draft.
They left right-handed pitcher RJ Petit unprotected, despite his 2025 2.44 ERA across Double-A and Triple-A.
RJ Petit, a 6-foot-8-inch pitcher, may attract interest from the Oakland Athletics in the Rule 5 draft.
The Oakland Athletics have had recent Rule 5 success and are expected to add a 2026 contributor.