The Detroit Tigers have signed MLB veteran Carl Edwards Jr. to a minor-league deal. Edwards, a World Series champion with the 2016 Chicago Cubs, brings experience to the Tigers' pitching roster.
Key points
Carl Edwards Jr. signed a minor-league deal with the Detroit Tigers
He is a World Series champion from the 2016 Chicago Cubs
Edwards is 34 years old and a right-handed pitcher
Key executives in the Tigers' front office include Scott Harris and Jeff Greenberg
Ty Madden is currently listed as a Tigers starter
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Carl Edwards Jr.Scott HarrisJeff GreenbergAlex Smith
New York Mets relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. (52) pitches in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field on April 26, 2026.
New York Mets relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. (52) pitches in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field on April 26, 2026.
The Tigers signed Edwards on Friday, May 8, to a minor-league contract. The 12-year MLB veteran has been assigned to Triple-A Toledo.
Most recently, Edwards pitched in two games for the New York Mets in 2026. He allowed one run on three hits and four walks with 11 strikeouts across six innings.
Here's the timeline of events: Edwards had his contract selected April 24, and he was designated for assignment April 30. Three days later, he elected free agency after clearing waivers, and five days after that, he signed with the Tigers.
Q&A
What is Carl Edwards Jr.'s MLB career background?
Carl Edwards Jr. is a 34-year-old right-handed pitcher who won a World Series with the Chicago Cubs in 2016.
What does the minor-league deal mean for Carl Edwards Jr. and the Tigers?
The minor-league deal allows Edwards to join the Tigers' organization, potentially positioning him for a call-up to the major league team.
Who are the key executives in the Tigers' front office?
Key executives in the Tigers' front office include Scott Harris, Jeff Greenberg, and Alex Smith.
How does Carl Edwards Jr. fit into the Tigers' pitching plan?
Edwards adds depth to the Tigers' pitching roster, which is currently led by Ty Madden as a starter.
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Some members of the Detroit Tigers including (middle) Spencer Torkelson, Jake Rogers and Riley Greene watch their rookie teammate Kevin McGonigle answer questions during his press conference on Wednesday, April, 15, 2026 at Comerica Park.
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Kevin McGonigle talks $150 million contract with Detroit Tigers
Some members of the Detroit Tigers including (middle) Spencer Torkelson, Jake Rogers and Riley Greene watch their rookie teammate Kevin McGonigle answer questions during his press conference on Wednesday, April, 15, 2026 at Comerica Park.
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Kevin McGonigle talks $150 million contract with Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers player Kevin McGonigle and Scott Harris, the president of baseball operations shake hands at his press conference at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, April, 15, 2026.
McGonigle, a 21-year-old rookie infielder, agreed on Wednesday, April 15, to an eight-year, $150 million contract extension.
The deal includes a $14 million signing bonus.
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Kevin McGonigle talks $150 million contract with Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers player Kevin McGonigle is all smiles during his press conference at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, April, 15, 2026 as he listens to Scott Harris, the president of baseball operations.
McGonigle, a 21-year-old rookie infielder, agreed on Wednesday, April 15, to an eight-year, $150 million contract extension.
The deal includes a $14 million signing bonus.
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Kevin McGonigle talks $150 million contract with Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers player Kevin McGonigle is all smiles during his press conference at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, April, 15, 2026 as he listens to Scott Harris, the president of baseball operations.
McGonigle, a 21-year-old rookie infielder, agreed on Wednesday, April 15, to an eight-year, $150 million contract extension.
The deal includes a $14 million signing bonus.
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Kevin McGonigle talks $150 million contract with Detroit Tigers
Members of the media ask questions to Kevin McGonigle during his press conference on Wednesday, April, 15, 2026 at Comerica Park.
The Detroit Tigers and the 21-year-old rookie infielder agreed Wednesday, April 15, to an eight-year, $150 million contract extension.
The deal includes a $14 million signing bonus.
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Kevin McGonigle talks $150 million contract with Detroit Tigers
Ryan McGonigle, brother to Kevin McGonigle watches him during his press conference on Wednesday, April, 15, 2026 at Comerica Park.
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Kevin McGonigle talks $150 million contract with Detroit Tigers
(L to R) Tracy McGonigle hugs her son Kevin McGonigle and his father Kevin McGonigle looks on after his press conference on Wednesday, April, 15, 2026 at Comerica Park.
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For those nine teams, Edwards registered more than six innings with just two of them: 174⅓ innings over five seasons with the Cubs and 93⅔ innings across two seasons with the Nationals.
Edwards owns a career 3.51 ERA with a below-average 12.7% walk rate and an above-average 28.3% strikeout rate, spanning 292 innings in 302 games.
In 2016, Edwards recorded the first two outs for the Cubs in the 10th inning in Game 7 of the World Series against the Cleveland Guardians, then surrounded one run on a walk and a single before left-handed reliever Mike Montgomery ended the game – an 8-7 win for the Cubs to clinch the franchise's first World Series title since beating the Tigers in 1907 and 1908.