Source: Catcher Austin Romine reaches one-year deal with Tigers
Romine is expected to compete with Grayson Greiner in spring training for the team’s starting catching job.
Romine, 31, had a career year at the plate last season for the New York Yankees, hitting .281 with 8 home runs and 35 RBIs in 72 games, serving as the backup to starter Gary Sanchez.
The eight-year major league veteran has played his entire career with the Yankees and has a .239 batting average with 25 home runs and 135 RBIs in 368 games.
He has a career fielding percentage of .994 and has caught 23% of runners attempting to steal (44-of-192).