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Travis Blackley: Gets cut by Tigers
Travis Blackley was released by the Tigers on Saturday, Evan Woodbery of the MLive Media Group reports.The Tigers didn't have any room for Blackley in their organization and were left with no option but to part ways with the 34-year-old southpaw. Blackley hasn't appeared in the show since 2013 and won't offer much apart from organizational depth if a team opts to pick him up.
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Tigers' Travis Blackley: Strong showing against China
Travis Blackley threw 4.2 scoreless innings in a win over China on Thursday, allowing two hits while striking out two batters.The bats for Team Australia provided plenty of support, putting up 11 runs to help even its record at 1-1 in WBC play. Blackley signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers this winter after spending the 2016 season in Mexico. He has not appeared in the majors since 2013.
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Tigers' Travis Blackley: Starts against China
Travis Blackley will draw Thursday's start against China for Team Australia in the WBC.Blackley signed a minor league deal with the Detroit Tigers in December after playing in Mexico last season.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Tigers' Travis Blackley: Returns to USA on minor league pact with Tigers
Travis Blackley agreed to a minor league deal with the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive reports.The Australian-born pitcher spent 2016 playing ball in Mexico, but he does have some major league experience to his name. Blackley can act as either a starter or a reliever, although he'll need to improve upon his career 5.23 ERA and 6.2 K/9 in the big leagues if he wants to get anywhere near the 25-man roster anytime soon.