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Stumpf was selected by the Tigers with the 11th pick in the Rule 5 draft Thursday.
The 25-year-old southpaw split time between the Phillies and Royals systems last year, failing to make much of an imprint in either organization. He posted a 2.11 ERA and 26:4 K:BB in 21.1 innings at Double-A for the Royals, but was left unprotected, suggesting that his upside is limited. The Tigers will need to keep him on the active roster all season, otherwise he will be subjected to waivers and offered back to the Royals. Look for him to work out of the bullpen in extremely low-leverage situations.
