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DET • P
1 day ago
The Tigers needed to clear a spot on their 40-man roster for the addition of Kyle Finnegan on Friday and they accomplished that by flipping Lee to the Jays for Simon. The 24-year-old southpaw registered a 3.42 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and a 79/29 K/BB ratio over 71 innings across three minor league levels in 2025 culminating in six strong appearances at Double-A New Hampshire. He’ll add bullpen depth in the upper minors for the Tigers and could be poised to make his big league debut at some point during the 2026 campaign.
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2 days ago
Waites represents a low-risk dart throw for Detroit’s relief mix after spending most of the past two seasons recovering from Tommy John surgery at the conclusion of the 2023 campaign. The hard-throwing 27-year-old made a handful of rehab appearances last season in San Francisco’s system and should be ready to compete for a spot in the Tigers’ bullpen in spring training.
DET • Pitcher • #29
2 days ago
He added that the Tigers were intrigued by the possibility of a deal with the Dodgers, though he still doesn’t think Skubal will be traded this winter. It’s going to be very difficult to come up with a deal that makes sense for both the Tigers, who very much want to contend in 2026, and a suitor that knows it would only be getting baseball’s best pitcher for one year prior to free agency.
Source: USA TODAY
DET • Pitcher • #45
4 days ago
Olson hit the injured list with a shoulder strain in late July and never made it back in time for Detroit’s postseason run. The 26-year-old received a PRP injection and was able to avoid undergoing offseason surgery. The hope is that he’ll be a full-go in time for spring training after posting a career-best 3.15 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 65/25 K/BB ratio across 68 2/3 innings over 13 starts this past season.
Source: Evan Petzold
DET • Pitcher • #21
5 days ago
Jobe entered last spring as one of the top pitching prospects in baseball before struggling to a lackluster 4.22 ERA and 39/27 K/BB ratio across 49 innings over 10 starts before hitting the injured list with a flexor strain in late May and ultimately undergoing Tommy John surgery a few weeks later. The hard-throwing 23-year-old won’t be a real option for Detroit until at least 2027 given his recovery timetable, which limits his fantasy appeal to dynasty formats where he’s a borderline top-200 overall range stash candidate.
Source: Chris McCosky
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5 days ago
The deal is now official. Anderson returns stateside after spending the past two seasons overseas in Korea where he pitched to a sparkling 2.91 ERA across 287 1/3 innings over 54 starts. The journeyman righty, who turns 32 years old in late March, figures to open next year in Detroit’s rotation mix as a back-end stabilizer. He’s a name to watch in spring training but will likely go undrafted in most fantasy leagues outside of AL-only formats.
DET • Pitcher • #32
16 days ago
Rainey, who was non-tendered last week, joined the Tigers at the very end of the season and gave up three runs in two innings. In spite of a fine 28% strikeout rate, the former Nationals reliever has a 5.52 ERA in 211 career appearances out of the bullpen. He’ll be a long shot to win a spot coming out of camp.
DET • Catcher • #34
22 days ago
Rogers is one of the better defensive backstops in baseball, and the 30-year-old will remain the backup catch behind Dillon Dingler for the 2026 campaign.
DET • Pitcher • #4
22 days ago
Brieske was not terribly effective in 2025 with a 6.55 ERA before being sent down to Toledo, and then missed the rest of the season with a right forearm strain. The 27-year-old right-hander will compete for a low-leverage spot in the Detroit bullpen come Grapefruit League season.
DET • Outfielder • #8
22 days ago
Vierling missed the end of the 2025 campaign and the playoffs because of an oblique strain, but his versatility has made him a very valuable player for Detroit when healthy. He’ll likely play a multitude of positions for the Tigers in 2026.
DET • Pitcher • #68
25 days ago
Foley is the most prominent name here as Detroit clears out several spots on the 40-man roster by booting nearly a half-dozen relievers from the mix. The 30-year-old former closer is recovering from shoulder surgery and won’t be an option until the second half of next season.
DET • 2B
25 days ago
The Brewers’ Brandon Woodruff, the Yankees’ Trent Grisham and Cubs’ Shota Imanaga were the others to accept the QO. Torres would have had to accept quite a bit less in a multiyear deal, especially with the QO hanging over his head, so this was a pretty easy call for him. It’s unclear if this will take the Tigers out of the market for another significant bat. They’re currently set to return every position player from their 2025 club.
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29 days ago
The dynamic 21-year-old infielder slashed a blistering .362/.500/.710 with five homers, 19 RBI and three stolen bases in 69 at-bats over 19 games. He paced the league in total bases (49) while finishing second in runs scored (22) and tied for second in home runs (5) and extra-base hits (12). With little left to prove in the minor leagues, the only question that remains is whether McGonigle will crack the Tigers’ Opening Day lineup in 2026 or if he’ll have to wait for an early season promotion.
Source: MLB
DET • Pitcher • #29
about 1 month ago
Skubal beat out finalists Garret Crochet and Hunter Brown to win his second consecutive Cy Young. Skubal received 26 of the 30 first-place votes, with Crochet getting the other four. He’s the first to do it in the American League since Pedro Martinez back in 1999-2000, which is pretty good company. Skubal finished 2025 with a 241/33 K/BB ratio and 2.59 ERA, and while there’s some question as to where he’ll be playing in 2026, he’ll be well worth taking early in every league he’s eligible to play in.
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about 1 month ago
Darnell, 28, had just been picked up by Pittsburgh on waivers from the Rockies on Halloween. He probably would have stuck on Colorado’s roster if not for hip surgery in August that will probably cost him the beginning of 2026. If he recovers well, he might prove useful in middle relief. He had a 3.19 ERA and a 63/19 K/BB in 53 2/3 innings in Triple-A last season, and he gave up five runs over 11 2/3 innings for the Rockies.
DET • Pitcher • #55
about 1 month ago
Lange saved 26 games for the Tigers in 2023, but wildness got him sent back to the minors in 2024 and he missed much of last season with a lat strain. When healthy, he pitched one scoreless inning for the Tigers and amassed a 4.63 ERA and a 29/14 K/BB in 23 1/3 innings for Triple-A Toledo. He does have one option year left, so that might make it a little more likely that he gets claimed on waivers.
DET • Pitcher • #29
about 1 month ago
Despite rumors swirling around the Tigers trying to trade Skubal away due to failed contract negotiations, Nightengale reports that “The Tigers will at least listen on Skubal, but would have to be completely overwhelmed.” However, with Skubal making it clear that he won’t sign an extension with any team that trades for him, it’s unlikely anybody will make a sizable offer for the left-hander. As far as Skenes goes, “The Pirates won’t even listen to trade proposals for Skenes, so don’t bother calling.”
Source: USA Today
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about 1 month ago
McGonigle has been sizzling-hot in the desert recently, batting .462 (6-for-13) with three homers and seven RBI over his last three games. The 21-year-old prodigy is batting .385/.494/.754 with five round-trippers and three steals across 17 games this fall. He’ll enter next season as one of the top prospects in the fantasy landscape and should reach Detroit at some point soon. Here’s the full lineup: McGonigle (SS), Braden Montgomery (CF), Max Anderson (3B), Jonny Farmelo (LF), Blake Mitchell (C), Tommy White (1B), Sam Antonacci (2B), Raudi Rodriguez (DH), Enrique Bradfield Jr. (RF) and Luis De Leon (P).
Source: MLB Pipeline
DET • Pitcher
about 1 month ago
Little heads to Detroit as organizational relief depth after being jettisoned from Pittsburgh’s 40-man roster earlier this week. the 27-year-old righty made two relief appearances for the Dodgers this past season in his first taste of the majors.
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about 1 month ago
The baseball was absolutely flying at Sloan Park, as Scottsdale and Mesa combined for a staggering 35 runs on 39 hits in a wild slugfest. McGonigle continues to showcase why he’s one of the top fantasy prospects in baseball entering next season, delivering a four-hit performance that included a pair of home runs with exit velocities north of 102 mph. He’s now hitting .404 through 15 games in the desert. The 21-year-old possesses a rare blend of elite bat-to-ball ability and consistent hard contact, and he’s added to his defensive versatility this fall by logging time at third base. McGonigle figures to debut in Detroit sometime next season as an immediate batting-average and power contributor — and he’ll be a popular late-round sleeper in all fantasy drafts next spring.
DET • Pitcher • #9
about 1 month ago
Flaherty will remain with Detroit for at least one additional season after signing a two-year, $35 million pact last offseason to return to the Tigers after winning a World Series title with the Dodgers. The 30-year-old righty recorded an underwhelming 4.64 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 188/59 K/BB ratio across 161 innings over 31 starts this past season. He’ll aim to put together a rebound campaign before testing the open market again next offseason.
Source: Jeff Passan
DET • Pitcher • #29
about 1 month ago
Skubal enters as the overwhelming favorite to capture his second consecutive Cy Young Award after posting a dominant 2.21 ERA with a 241/33 K/BB ratio across 195 1/3 innings over 31 starts. Crochet, the likely runner-up, wrapped up his first season in Boston with a stellar 2.59 ERA and a 255/46 K/BB ratio across a junior-circuit-leading 205 1/3 innings in 32 starts. Brown’s inclusion among the three finalists guarantees Houston a compensatory pick after the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft. The 27-year-old right-hander logged a sharp 2.43 ERA across 185 1/3 innings in 31 starts. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, November 12.
Source: MLB
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about 1 month ago
McGonigle’s triple came off Red Sox top pitching prospect Luis Perales and drove in a pair of runs as he reached base safely in three of his five plate appearances. The 21-year-old hitting prodigy, who’s been taking defensive reps at third base on the fall circuit, will enter next season as one of the premier prospects in the entire fantasy landscape. He’s expected to arrive in Detroit for his big-league debut at some point next year after posting a stellar .991 OPS with 19 homers across three minor-league levels last season.
DET • 2B
about 1 month ago
The 28-year-old infielder is expected to be fully recovered and ready to go for the start of spring training. What remains to be seen is what uniform he’ll be donning for the 2026 season. Torres had an All-Star campaign in his lone season with the Tigers, slashing .256/.358/.387 with 16 homers, 74 RBI and four swipes in 628 plate appearances. He should have no issues landing a lucrative multi-year deal on the open market this winter.
Source: Gleyber Torres
DET • C
about 1 month ago
Nido, who spent several years alternating between Triple-A and the majors for the Mets, will stay with the Tigers after appearing in 10 games for them this this year and spending the rest of the season in Triple-A. The 31-year-old is a lifetime .215/.249/.310 hitter in 982 major league plate appearances.
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about 2 months ago
Watson, 28, had a 2.75 ERA and a 97/37 K/BB in 104 2/3 innings between Double- and Triple-A last year. He opened up as a reliever at Erie before making 14 starts, with the last 10 of those coming at Toledo. He’ll make an unusually high $1.2 million if he’s in the majors, which is probably meant to discourage anyone from taking him in the Rule 5 draft.
Source: Evan Petzold
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about 2 months ago
McGonigle hasn’t missed a beat since arriving in the desert, collecting his third multi-hit effort in his last four games — and fifth in 10 contests overall — to continue an impressive AFL campaign. The 21-year-old top prospect’s second homer of the fall circuit traveled 424 feet to center with a 107.2 mph exit velocity. His advanced bat-to-ball skills, consistent hard contact, and refined plate approach should give him a legitimate chance to break camp with Detroit next spring after posting a stellar .991 OPS with 19 homers across three levels last season. At the top of the dynasty landscape, it’s McGonigle’s polished hitting ability versus Griffin’s power/speed electricity — the safer floor or the higher ceiling — in the battle for the top overall prospect spot heading into next season.
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about 2 months ago
The homer was his first in 42 plate appearance in Arizona. He’s hitting .313/.452/.531 through nine games, during which he’s started at third base five times and shortstop three times. Arguably the game’s No. 1 prospect, McGonigle might have a chance of breaking camp with the Tigers in the spring. With Gleyber Torres becoming a free agent, the only infield spot they have completely settled is first base.
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about 2 months ago
McGonigle is adding some extra defensive versatility to his profile this offseason to open additional avenues to at-bats in Detroit and expedite his timeline to the big leagues. Tigers president of baseball operations said earlier this month that the 21-year-old top prospect, who slashed .305/.408/.583 with 52 extra-base hits, including 19 homers, and 10 steals in 88 games across three level this past season, is expected to arrive in the majors at some point next season. His combination of elite bat-to-ball skills and ability to consistently generate hard contact give him a shot at immediate fantasy relevance once he arrives in the Motor City.
Source: MLB.com
DET • Pitcher • #29
about 2 months ago
If Skubal hits the trade market, every general manager with a pulse should already be calling Detroit. Sammon’s addition to the offseason rumor mix comes just days after Jon Heyman of The New York Post noted that the Tigers and Skubal remain nearly $250 million apart in long-term extension talks. The 28-year-old ace is set to hit free agency next offseason, making it increasingly plausible Detroit could explore trade offers if that massive gap proves unbridgeable. Barring major offseason moves, New York will open next season with one of the most intriguing young cores in baseball, featuring top pitching prospects Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat. What they lack is a proven frontline starter — making Skubal a near-perfect fit. It’s conceivable that McLean or Tong could headline a prospect package in a potential blockbuster.
Source: The Athletic