The Milwaukee Brewers made a notable splash by reaching a deal with longtime Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo, giving the team another upside swing during a busy winter. The breaking offseason move centers on the 27-year-old’s potential rebound and the opening it creates in the club’s depth chart as they reshape their plans headed into 2026. The news also underscores his departure from the Detroit Tigers as Baddoo works to regain the spark that made him an early standout in his career.
The Rockies selected 6-foot-8 right-handed reliever RJ Petit from the Tigers with the first pick of the Rule 5 Draft.
Players selected in the Rule 5 Draft must remain on their new club’s active roster for the entire season or they will be placed on waivers.
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