Lakeland, FL (Sports Network) - The Detroit Tigers released outfielder Brennan Boesch on Wednesday.

The 27-year-old Boesch had played at least 115 games with the Tigers in each of the past three seasons.

In 2012, he batted .240, clubbed 12 homers and drove in 54 runs.

For his career, the left-handed swinging Boesch has hit .259 with 42 homers, 73 doubles and 175 RBI.

03/13 10:31:16 ET