 His productivity continued into the regular season with a .333 batting average as a semi-regular through May 20.On June 4, 2013 he hit his first career walk-off, a sacrifice fly in a 3–2 victory over the Mets.On December 2, 2013, Lombardozzi was traded to the Detroit Tigers, along with pitchers Ian Krol and Robbie Ray, for starting pitcher Doug Fister.