Enns returns stateside after spending the last three years pitching overseas in Japan and Korea. The 33-year-old southpaw made 11 appearances (one start) in the majors between the Twins and Rays from 2017-2021 before heading overseas. He’ll have an opportunity in spring training to compete for a spot in Detroit’s pitching mix, most likely as a versatile swingman.

Enns, 33, made a handful of major league appearances for the Twins in 2017 and the Rays in 2021 before trying his luck in Japan. He went 10-7 with a 2.94 ERA in his first year for Seibu, only to follow it up by going 1-10 with a 5.17 ERA in 2023. He then moved on to Korea last season and went 13-6 with a 4.19 ERA and a 157/50 K/BB in 167 2/3 innings for the LG Twins. The Tigers are pretty well stocked when it comes to starting pitching depth, so Enns will likely open up in the Triple-A rotation.

Enns spent the past two seasons pitching for the Seibu Lions of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball. The 32-year-old southpaw, who will make $1 million in 2024, has made 11 appearances (one start) in the majors dating back to 2017.

Enns was given his release by the Rays earlier in the week so that he could pursue that opportunity. The 30-year-old left-hander posted a stellar 2.82 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 25/6 K/BB ratio over 22 1/3 innings with the Rays during the 2021 season.