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Tigers Sign Paul DeJong, Eye Quick MLB Promotion

5/5/2026

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DeJong Joins Tigers

The Detroit Tigers signed infielder Paul DeJong to a minor-league deal on Tuesday, assigning him to Triple-A Toledo.
He declined a similar deal with the New York Yankees and posted a .203/.361/.516 line with six homers and 13 RBI in 64 at-bats for Toledo.
With injuries to infielders Javier Báez, Zach McKinstry, Trey Sweeney and Gleyber Torres, analysts say Detroit could promote DeJong to the major-league roster within a week.

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DeJong Optioned

Aaron Boone said Volpe was optioned after DeJong opted out, citing competition from Jose Caballero.
The Yankees signed DeJong in January but placed him behind Caballero, Oswaldo Cabrera and Max Schuemann.
He posted a .228/.269/.373 line with six homers, a 127 wRC+ and a 19% walk rate in 23 Triple-A games.
Detroit called the signing low-risk, high-upside because DeJong can play all four infield spots.

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DeJong Joins Tigers

The Detroit Tigers signed infielder Paul DeJong to a minor-league deal on Tuesday, assigning him to Triple-A Toledo.
He declined a similar deal with the New York Yankees and posted a .203/.361/.516 line with six homers and 13 RBI in 64 at-bats for Toledo.
With injuries to infielders Javier Báez, Zach McKinstry, Trey Sweeney and Gleyber Torres, analysts say Detroit could promote DeJong to the major-league roster within a week.

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