Troy Watson nearly made his MLB debut in the 2025 season.

It should happen in 2026.

The Detroit Tigers re-signed Watson – a 28-year-old right-hander who hasn't advanced beyond Triple-A – to a minor league contract with a non-roster invitation to spring training, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement granted anonymity because the deal is not official.

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The Tigers acquired Watson in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays for cash considerations in August 2024 and re-signed him to a minor league contract in January 2025, then re-signed him to another minor league contract in

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