Jake Rogers posted an emotional goodbye after the Tigers designated him for assignment. The veteran catcher thanked Detroit for welcoming him and said the city will always have a place in his heart.

DETROIT — Jake Rogers has published a farewell to the organization he has called home for nearly a decade. Rogers was designated for assignment on Tuesday when the Detroit Tigers reinstated Javier Baez from the injured list.

The Tigers will likely work to find a trade partner for Rogers before he gets to the waiver wire.

Few looming Detroit Tigers moves will symbolize the end of an era like Scott Harris's decision to designate catcher Jake Rogers for assignment. Rogers predates

Tigers' Kerry Carpenter shared a message after the team designated teammate Jake Rogers for assignment on Tuesday.

The Tigers have navigated losing Jake Rogers, gaining Javier Baez and earning a signature win as the trade deadline looms.