This is a relatively small deal, but the Tigers got Brooks Brown from the Diamondbacks for James Skelton. The catcher was lost in the Rule 5 draft but the Diamondbacks couldn’t find room for him so they worked out a deal to keep him.
Brown is a fringe prospect starting pitcher and despite going 6-15, he played in the Southern League All Star game for Double A Mobile. He also had a fair showing at the Arizona Fall League with 19 strikeouts in 25 2/3 innings. Brown was subsequently sent to Erie so he’ll repeat Double A at least to start the season.
| Team | W | L | GB |
| MIN | 87 | 76 | - |
| DET | 86 | 77 | 1.0 |
| CHI | 79 | 83 | 7.5 |
| KC | 65 | 97 | 21.5 |
| CLE | 65 | 97 | 21.5 |
