Tigers sign outfielder Davis

12/11/2013
ASSOCIATED PRESS

DETROIT — Outfielder Rajai Davis and the Detroit Tigers agreed to terms Wednesday on a two-year contract worth $10 million.

Davis, 33, spent the last three seasons with Toronto and hit .260 this year with six homers, 24 RBIs, and 45 steals in 331 at-bats. He made $2.5 million this season.

He will earn $5 million in each of the two years of this contract.

"Rajai's style of play adds another dimension to the makeup of our ballclub," Tigers general manager David Dombrowski said in a statement. "His speed, defense, and bat provide us with more depth and versatility."

He gives the Tigers a speedy presence that the team has been lacking. The Tigers stole just 35 bases last season, fewest in the major leagues.

An eight-year major league veteran, Davis has 268 career stolen bases. He also has played for Pittsburgh (2006-07), San Francisco (2007-08) and Oakland (2008-10).

To create room on the 40-man roster, the Tigers designated right-hander Luis Marte for assignment.