Anthony Fenech

Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Tigers have added a local flavor to their list of spring training invitees.

The team has signed right-handed reliever A.J. Achter, according to SB Nation’s Chris Cotillo. Achter is a Toledo native and played at Michigan State.

The minor-league deal includes an invitation to spring training, according to Cotillo. The Tigers are expected to release a list of their minor league signings in the coming days.

In 2016, Achter posted a 3.11 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 27 games with the Los Angeles Angels, while getting shuttled back and forth to Triple-A Salt Lake City. He struck out 14 in 37 2/3 big-league innings.

Achter was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 46th round of the 2010 MLB draft. He spent two seasons in Minnesota, making 18 appearances in 2014-15.

Achter left MSU to sign with the Twins after his sophomore season.

According to Brooks Baseball, Achter throws four pitches: four-seam fastball, change-up, sinker and slider. His fastball sits in the 92-m.p.h. range.

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