RJ Petit Returns to Tigers After Rule 5 Draft Recovery

• RJ Petit, a 6-8 right-handed reliever, was drafted by the Tigers in the 14th round in 2021.
• Petit was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 2025 Rule 5 draft but did not pitch for them due to Tommy John surgery.
• He underwent Tommy John surgery in March and missed the entire 2026 season for recovery.
• Petit had a strong minor league season with a 2.44 ERA and a 29.5% strikeout rate before his surgery.
• On November 3, the Rockies returned Petit to the Tigers.