Hand and the Tigers did not agree to a minor-league deal Friday, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Bostonreports.

EDGE Analysis

Drellich mistakenly reported earlier Friday the two sides had reached a deal pending medicals, but Hand officially remains a free agent although the deal was reportedly in progress. The 31-year-old could still end up signing with Detroit but at this point he is still free to sign elsewhere.

Hand agreed to a minor-league contract with Detroit on Friday, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hand spent a majority of last season at the Triple-A level and has only appeared in 32 major-league games, with 31 of them coming in 2013 for the Brewers. He is set to serve as organizational depth for Detroit during this upcoming campaign, and will likely begin the year at Triple-A Toledo.

Hand was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Friday. The Reds optioned Hand on Friday to clear space for Marlon Byrd to be activated from the disabled list. Hand went three innings of shutout ball in relief Wednesday, his lone action in the big leagues this season.

Hand has been recalled from Triple-A Louisville. Hand and fellow right-hander Carlos Contreras were promoted Tuesday after the Reds optioned Lou Boesch and transferred Zack Cozart on the 60-day disabled list. Over 44 innings of work at Louisville this season, Hand has a 4.50 ERA to go with 26 strikeouts and eight walks.

Brewers reassigned RHP Donovan Hand to minor league camp. Hand was designated for assignment last month but wound up back in camp as a non-roster invitee. However, he posted an 8.38 ERA over eight appearances to cement his roster spot at Triple-A.

Brewers sent RHP Donovan Hand outright to Triple-A Nashville. Hand cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week and will be a non-roster invite to spring training. The 27-year-old had a 3.69 ERA and 37/21 K/BB ratio over 68 1/3 innings with the Brewers last season.

Brewers designated RHP Donovan Hand for assignment. The move was made in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for the arrival of Francisco Rodriguez. Hand posted a nice 3.69 ERA but struck out only 37 across 68 1/3 innings for the Brewers last season. He has a good shot to clear waivers and remain in the organization.

Brewers recalled RHP Donovan Hand from Triple-A Nashville. Hand has done a respectable job in 57 2/3 innings between the rotation and the bullpen for the Brewers this season, posting a 3.75 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 30/17 K/BB ratio. He's expected to be used in a middle/long relief role.

Brewers optioned RHP Donovan Hand to Triple-A Nashville. Hand owns a 3.75 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 57 2/3 innings this season with the Brewers. The right-hander will likely be brought back when rosters expand in September.

Brewers recalled RHP Donovan Hand from Triple-A Nashville. He'll take Rob Wooten's place on the active roster. Hand has a 3.83 ERA and 30/16 K/BB ratio over 56 1/3 innings this season.