The Detroit Tigers have bolstered their catching depth by signing veteran catcher Brian Serven to a Minor League contract, which includes an invitation to Spring Training.

Serven, who was drafted by the Colorado Rockies, has had a tumultuous career with various teams. After struggling in 2023, he played 28 games for the Toronto Blue Jays, showing slight improvement. With limited competition at the major league level, Serven has a chance to compete for a backup role with the Tigers.