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Detroit Tigers sign shortstop Paul DeJong to minor-league contract
TL;DR
The Detroit Tigers signed shortstop Paul DeJong to a minor-league contract, with a potential $1 million salary if promoted. DeJong has been assigned to Triple-A Toledo after opting out of his contract with the New York Yankees.
Key points
- Detroit Tigers signed Paul DeJong to a minor-league contract
- DeJong will earn a prorated $1 million salary if promoted
- He has been assigned to Triple-A Toledo
- DeJong opted out of his contract with the New York Yankees
- Manager A.J. Hinch sees DeJong as a valuable option
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Infield depth has arrived.
The Detroit Tigers signed shortstop Paul DeJong on Tuesday, May 5, to a minor-league contract. The nine-year MLB veteran will earn a prorated $1 million salary if he gets promoted to the Tigers, but for now, he has been assigned to Triple-A Toledo.
DeJong recently opted out of his minor-league contract with the New York Yankees to test the open market.
"I know Paul is a real option for us as soon as we need it, given his experience and what he can bring to a team," manager A.J. Hinch said before Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park. "He was available, and it's nice that he wants to be a Tiger."
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New York Yankees infielder Paul DeJong (18) hits a single against the Detroit Tigers in the during the third inning in a Spring Training game at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida, on Feb. 21, 2026.
In 2026, DeJong – a right-handed hitter – played 23 games for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in the Yankees' organization.
He hit .203 with six home runs, 16 walks and 18 strikeouts, while logging 82⅓ innings at third base, 50 innings at shortstop and 26 innings at second base.
Q&A
What is Paul DeJong's contract with the Detroit Tigers?
Paul DeJong signed a minor-league contract with the Detroit Tigers, which includes a prorated $1 million salary if he is promoted to the MLB team.
Why did Paul DeJong leave the New York Yankees?
Paul DeJong opted out of his minor-league contract with the New York Yankees to explore opportunities in the open market.
What are the implications of DeJong's signing for the Tigers?
DeJong's signing adds infield depth for the Tigers, and manager A.J. Hinch views him as a valuable option for the team when needed.