The Tigers have been active in the relief pitcher market and have been linked to other options, such as Carlos Estevez. Last season, Pressly held a 3.49 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP across 56 2/3 innings.

And then, we have Ryan Kreidler, who has taken an absolutely bizarre journey to this moment. It was Thursday afternoon, and he was standing in the visiting clubhouse at Dodger Stadium, getting ready ...

The ascent from Triple-A to the Major Leagues is a significant transition for any baseball player, and few understand this better than Ryan Garko, the Detroit Tigers' director of player development.