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Feliz started the season as the Rangers’ closer but was designated for assignment earlier this month. He posted a 4.58 ERA and 16/9 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 19 2/3 innings with Texas and recently came off the disabled list for an abscess on his right side.
But the Tigers have reason to grasp at straws. Brian Dozier’s three-run walkoff homer Friday night sparked Minnesota to an 8-6 victory despite Detroit entering the ninth with a 6-1 lead.
