Tigers prospect released - WNEM TV 5

The Detroit Tigers say international prospect Adelyn Santa asked for and was granted his release after being unable to obtain a visa.

Assistant general manager Al Avila told The Associated Press yesterday that the third baseman from the Dominican Republic wasn't able to obtain a visa to travel to the U.S. after a year of trying.

The Tigers signed the 6-foot-1, 195-pound Santa on July 3, 2011, during last year's international signing period.

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