Tigers Make First Round of 2026 Spring Training Cuts

The Detroit Tigers reassigned four injured right-handed relievers to minor league camp on February 27, 2026, in their first round of spring cuts: Phil Bickford, Dugan Darnell, Tyler Owens, and Troy Watson, all recovering from various injuries. The Tigers had 61 players remaining in MLB camp with 27 days until Opening Day (March 26 vs. San Diego Padres).

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