NOMAR MAZARA NEWS

Released by Tigers Mazara was released by the Tigers on Wednesday.

Impact Mazara was designated for assignment by Detroit on Friday, but he'll hit free agency rather than joining the minor-league club. The 26-year-old slashed .212/.276/.321 with three home runs, 19 RBI and 12 runs across 50 games this year.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers option W. Castro, DFA vet Mazara DETROIT -- Though the Tigers' second-half opener, a split doubleheader with the Twins, was rained out, Detroit continued to strike the balan...

JULY 16, 2021 • MLB.COM

DFA'd by Detroit Mazara (illness) was designated for assignment by the Tigers on Friday.

Impact Mazara missed the final two games before the All-Star break while feeling sick, and he'll open the second half of the season by getting booted off the 40-man roster. The 26-year-old signed a one-year deal, $1.75 million with the Tigers in February , but he failed to make a positive impact with a .597 OPS and below-average defense across 50 games. Mazara will clear waivers unless any teams are willing to pick up the remainder of his contract.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota Twins to visit the Detroit Tigers

The Twins will start Kenta Maeda on Friday while the Tigers have yet to announce who will take the mound

JULY 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Polanco, Twins overcome late slam, walk off to sweep Tigers

Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending three-run homer in the 10th inning, and the Minnesota Twins completed a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a wild 12-9 victory

JULY 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Remains out Sunday Mazara (illness) is not starting Sunday against the Twins, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mazara was scratched from Saturday's contest due to feeling sick. The outfielder will remain out of the starting lineup Sunday, though it remains to be seen if he could be an option off the bench. The 26-year-old will look to regain full health by the time the club comes back from the All-Star break next Friday.

JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Peralta scheduled to start for Detroit against Minnesota

The Tigers will start Wily Peralta on Sunday while the Twins are expected to counter with Jose Berrios

JULY 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Twins rally for third straight win over Tigers, 9-4

Jorge Polanco hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh inning and the Minnesota Twins rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Detroit Tigers 9-4

JULY 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Scratched from lineup Saturday Mazara is feeling under the weather and will not start Saturday's game in Minnesota, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact It's unclear what exactly he's dealing with or if he'll be available off the bench for the Saturday afternoon contest. Niko Goodrum shifts to the outfield to replace Mazara, with Zack Short entering the lineup to play shortstop.

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench once again Mazara is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact The 26-year-old fails to crack the lineup for a third consecutive day. It's a bit surprising that Mazara's not starting Sunday, as he's gone 2-for-5 with a homer and a double in his career against Lucas Giolito, Detroit's opponent for the afternoon contest. Robbie Grossman gets the start in right field, with Akil Baddoo shifting to left field and Daz Cameron playing center.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits again Saturday Mazara is not starting Saturday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Mazara, having tallied just one hit in 14 at-bats against left-handed pitchers this season, gets the day off against Dallas Keuchel. After hitting an RBI single in a pinch hitting appearance Friday, Mazara has hit .306 with four RBI in his last 11 games. Robbie Grossman starts in right field Saturday, with Eric Haase playing left field.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against righty Mazara is not in the starting lineup Friday against the White Sox, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact It looks like Mazara's role in the outfield could be diminishing slightly, as he'll sit against a right-handed starter in Lance Lynn for the second time this week. Akil Baddoo, Daz Cameron and Robbie Grossman will align the Detroit outfield from left to right.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting nightcap Mazara is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland.

Impact Mazara doubled and scored a run in Game 1, but he'll retreat to the bench against lefty Logan Allen to start the nightcap. Daz Cameron gets the nod in right field and will bat fifth.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits versus righty Mazara is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Cleveland, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Even with a right-hander (Eli Morgan) on the mound for Cleveland, the lefty-hitting Mazara will cede his spot in right field to the righty-hitting Daz Cameron. Considering Mazara is on an expiring contract and has supplied a .221/.290/.351 slash line (77 wRC+) against right-handed pitching this season, the 34-44 Tigers could look to prioritize the development of longer-term assets like Cameron at his expense as the season unfolds.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as DH Sunday Mazara is serving as the designated hitter and batting fifth in Sunday's game against the Astros.

Impact After starting in right field in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader, Mazara will get a break from the field Sunday with Miguel Cabrera out of the lineup and the DH spot open. Mazara should remain the team's primary right fielder for now, but with the Tigers looking to find more time for youngsters Akil Baddoo and Daz Cameron, and Robbie Grossman and Eric Haase also in the mix, the Detroit outfield is starting to look more crowded.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alvarez, Correa late HRs, Astros split twinbill with Tigers

Yordan Alvarez and Carlos Correa hit back-to-back homers in the sixth inning and the Houston Astros rallied past the Detroit Tigers 3-2 to a split a doubleheader

JUNE 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Not starting Game 1 Mazara isn't starting Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Astros.

Impact Left-hander Frambar Valdez will start for Houston in Saturday's matinee, so Mazara will retreat to the bench. Robbie Grossman will shift to right field while Eric Haase starts in left.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty Mazara will be on the bench for Friday's game against the Astros, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mazara has sat against all but three lefties the Tigers have faced this season, so it's no surprise to see him on the bench against Framber Valdez here. Robbie Grossman slides to right field in his absence, with Eric Haase starting in left.

JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Correa leads Astros to 11th straight win, 12-3 over Tigers

Carlos Correa had three hits, walked twice and drove in three runs, helping the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 12-3  to extend their winning streak to 11

JUNE 25, 2021 • Associated Press