What happened: The Detroit Tigers claimed outfielder James Outman off waivers from the Minnesota Twins, per MLB Trade Rumors. The move adds another left-handed-hitting outfield option to Detroit's roster mix.
Why it matters: At 29-40, the Tigers are working the margins of their roster and evaluating depth pieces. A waiver claim is a low-cost way to take a look at an outfielder without surrendering anything in return, which fits a club sorting out its outfield picture.
By the numbers: Detroit enters the day 29-40 this season, scoring 4.1 runs per game while allowing 4.3, and has won one straight. The Tigers' biggest win of the year came against these same Twins, an 11-0 result on June 11.
What to watch: Watch whether Outman is added to the active roster or optioned for depth, and what corresponding move Detroit makes to open a 40-man roster spot.