Tigers agree to deal with RHP Mike Fiers
ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: Mike Fiers #54 of the Houston Astros pitches during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 13, 2017. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a major league deal with right-hander Mike Fiers.
The team announced the move Friday.
The 32-year-old Fiers made 28 starts and one relief appearance for the Houston Astros this year, going 8-10 with a 5.22 ERA. He struck out 146 in 153 1/3 innings.
Fiers was not included on any of Houston's postseason rosters, and the Astros did not offer him a contract for 2018. In September, Fiers was suspended five games after throwing a fastball over the head of Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Valbuena.
Fiers has one complete game in 123 big league starts - and that was a no-hitter he pitched for Houston in 2015 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.