DETROIT -- Former Detroit Tigers prospect Elvin Rodriguez has signed a big-league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, the Journal-Sentinel reported this week.

At one time, the Detroit Tigers had high hopes for Elvin Rodriguez. After failing to live up to the hype, Rodriguez left for Japan.

With the first base position having less available playing time than before, potential Spencer Torkelson trade destinations have gone through the rumor mill for the Detroit Tigers.

After missing out on the Juan Soto sweepstakes, the Yankees turned their attention to improving their run prevention. That meant bolstering the starting rotation by signing left-hander Max Fried to a record $218 million deal in free agency.

The Brewers are looking to unearth another hidden gem -- with their latest reclamation project being 26-year-old Elvin Rodriguez.

The Milwaukee Brewers have been pretty active over the ... He made seven appearances with the Detroit Tigers in 2022 and one appearance with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2023. In 2022, he had a 10. ...

DETROIT -- First baseman Keston Hiura, who spent part of 2024 in the Detroit Tigers organization, has signed a minor-league deal with the Colorado Rockies, MLB.com reported this week. Hiura, 28, signed with the Tigers at the start of last spring training after spending his entire career in the Milwaukee Brewers organization.

The Brewers signed former Tigers/Rays right-hander Elvin Rodriguez and designated JB Bukauskas for assignment. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Brewers made room for Rodríguez on the 40-man roster by designating right-handed pitcher JB Bukauskas for assignment. Bukauskas, 28, had an 0-0 record and 1.50 ERA in six relief appearances with Milwaukee last season.

The Detroit Tigers franchise was sued in federal court this week by a former employee who alleged that the team had failed to accurately calculate overtime pay

Elvin Rodríguez appeared in one game with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2023 and pitched seven games with the Detroit Tigers in 2022.

Guardians All-Star left fielder Steven Kwan is the No. 8 left fielder in baseball right now according to MLB Network’s latest rankings announced Wednesday. Kwan joins teammates José Ramírez, Cade Smith and Emmanuel Clase among Cleveland players with spots in the top 10 at their respective positions.