Tigers release ex-Angels star Rodriguez

Francisco Rodriguez was released Friday by the Detroit Tigers, one day after the 35-year-old reliever gave up a grand slam to Robinson Cano in his latest rough outing.

Rodriguez saved 44 games for the Tigers in 2016, but he is 2-5 with a 7.82 ERA this year. Detroit removed him from the closer role earlier this season, and now the right-hander’s career is at another crossroads.

Rodriguez is fourth on the career list with 437 saves and set the single-season record of 62 in 2008, when he was with the Angels. His future was in question after a shaky season in 2012 with Milwaukee, but he was able to rebound, reinventing himself by relying on his changeup.

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has switched sides in pursuit of the Miami Marlins, and he’s trying to beat out former teammate Derek Jeter.

Bush has joined the group led by businessman Tagg Romney that is trying to buy the Marlins, a person familiar with the negotiations said.

The person also said South Florida businessman Jorge Mas has contacted the Marlins to say he’s leading a group interested in buying the franchise.

Bush and Jeter, the 14-time New York Yankees All-Star shortstop, led rival groups pursuing the Marlins earlier this year. They then joined forces, but Bush dropped out in May. Now they’re rivals again, and Jeter is still exploring a bid with other investors.

Chris Young, the Kansas City Royals’ winning pitcher in the 2015 World Series opener, has been designated for assignment, and reliever Neftali Feliz agreed to a one-year contract with the Royals on Friday, four days after he was released by Milwaukee. Young had a 7.50 ERA in two starts and 12 relief appearances, giving up 47 hits, including seven home runs, and 18 walks in 30 innings.