Rays trade Mikie Mahtook to Tigers for PTBNL
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters
The Tampa Bay Rays have traded outfielder Mikie Mahtook to the Detroit Tigers for a player to be named later or cash considerations, the Rays announced Wednesday.
Mahtook, Tampa Bay's first-round pick in 2011 (31st overall), made his MLB debut in 2015. He slashed .231/.275/.410 with 12 home runs in 106 games in the majors.
To open a spot on their 40-man roster, the Tigers announced they have designated outfielder Anthony Gose for assignment.
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