In 2015,Ferrell saved 12 games for the Double-A Erie SeaWolves,while allowing five runs on 21 hits over 27 innings with four walks and 35 strikeouts. He was promoted to the Triple-AToledo Mud Hens on June 29,earning the save in his debut for the Mud Hens.[3]
Ferrell was called up to the major leagues by the Tigers on July 3,2015.[3] He made his major league debut on July 4 against the Toronto Blue Jays,pitching one inning,allowing two hits,and two earned runs.[4] In his rookie campaign,Ferrell compiled a 6.35 ERA with 6 strikeouts over 9 games.
Ferrell began the 2016 campaign in the minors,but made tossed only 11+1⁄3 innings between Toledo and the High–A Lakeland Flying Tigers before suffering an injury. He was designated for assignment following the acquisition of Donn Roach on August 9.[5] Ferrell was released on August 15.[6] On September 1, he re–signed with Detroit on a minor league contract, but did not make another appearance on the season.
On August 13, 2017, the Tigers purchased Ferrell's contract after designating Edward Mujica for assignment.[7] In 11 appearances for the Tigers, he struggled to a 6.75 ERA with 6 strikeouts across 9+1⁄3 innings pitched. Ferrell was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple–A on November 2. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.[8]
Baltimore Orioles
On November 28, 2017, Ferrell signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization.[9] He was released on March 29, 2018.
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