The Colorado Rockies have returned right-handed pitcher RJ Petit to the Detroit Tigers, the club announced Wednesday. Petit, who wears number 58, was acquired by Colorado in the Rule 5 draft and appeared in spring training workouts at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Arizona, on February 12, 2026.
Under Rule 5 regulations, a player selected in the draft must remain on the selecting team's active roster for the entire season or be offered back to his original club. The Rockies' decision to return Petit means he will rejoin the Tigers organization.
