On May 16, 2017, den Dekker signed a minor league deal with the Detroit Tigers.
He was called up by the Tigers on June 23.
 On July 5, 2017, he was designated for assignment and sent outright to the Toledo Mud Hens four days later.
For the season, he batted 1-for-7.
After the 2017 season, den Dekker elected free agency.
On May 16, 2017, den Dekker signed a minor league deal with the Detroit Tigers. He was called up by the Tigers on June 23.  On July 5, 2017, he was designated for assignment and sent outright to the Toledo Mud Hens four days later. For the season, he batted 1-for-7. After the 2017 season, den Dekker elected free agency.
Matt den Dekker