What Enmanuel De Jesus to Tigers' 40-man roster means for Opening Day

Justin Verlander recaps first Detroit Tigers spring training start Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander talks to reporters March 6, 2026, after his first start of spring training against the Boston Red Sox. FORT MYERS, FL – The Detroit Tigers were forced into a roster decision with 16 days remaining until 2026 Opening Day: Add left-hander Enmanuel De Jesus to the 40-man roster or let him leave to pitch in Asia. The Tigers chose to keep De Jesus. In making that choice, the Tigers purchased De Jesus' minor-league contract Tuesday, March 10, to put him on the 40-man roster – creating space by placing right-hander Troy Melton on the...