Tigers On January 24, , the Detroit Tigers signed Lyon to a one-year contract. Lyon's Tiger season started off horrendously: Lyon compiled an ERA of 4.91 in April and a whopping 8.10 in May. From June on, Lyon redeemed himself somewhat by compiling a 1.56 ERA in 57 innings. Lyon was used as a set-up man for Tigers closer Fernando Rodney. On November 10, 2009 Lyon filed for free agency. Houston Astros On December 12, 2009 Lyon signed with the Houston Astros to a 3-year deal, worth $15 million. Return to the Toronto Blue Jays Lyon was traded to the Blue Jays on July 20, 2012, along with J. A. Happ, and David Carpenter, for Francisco Cordero, Ben Francisco, Asher Wojciechowski, David Rollins, Joe Musgrove, Carlos Pérez, and a player to be named later (Kevin Comer). New York Mets On February 7, 2013, it was announced that the New York Mets and Lyon had reached an agreement on a one-year contract, which became official on February 8. Lyon was designated for assignment on July 4, 2013. On July 9, Lyon was released. Return to the Boston Red Sox On July 19, 2013, The Boston Red Sox and Lyon had reached an agreement to a minor league contract. He was granted his release when informed he would not make the big league club. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim On February 10, 2014, Lyon signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles of Anaheim. On May 20, 2014, Lyon elected free agency after spending all season in Triple-A. Pitching style Lyon used an arsenal of five pitches: a four-seam fastball at 90–92 mph, a two-seamer at 90–91, a cutter at 89–91, and a curveball at 78–80. Occasionally, he also throws a changeup to left-handed hitters (85–87). Lyon's most commonly thrown pitch to right-handed hitters (and overall) is the cutter, while his lead pitch against lefties is the two-seamer. The curve is his most common 2-strike pitch. See also Best pitching seasons by a Detroit Tiger References External links 1979 births Living people Baseball players from Utah American expatriate baseball players in Canada Major League Baseball pitchers Toronto Blue Jays players Boston Red Sox players Arizona Diamondbacks players Detroit Tigers players Houston Astros players New York Mets players Utah Tech Trailblazers baseball players Queens Kings players Tennessee Smokies players Syracuse SkyChiefs players Pawtucket Red Sox players Tucson Sidewinders players Oklahoma City RedHawks