Tarik Skubal is now a free agent, and the Tigers are reportedly monitoring his market. According to ESPN's Kiley McDaniel, a reunion would require Skubal to take a discount, with the Dodgers and Mets seen as the primary bidders. 🔍
Tigers trimmed four from the 40-man: Sawyer Gipson-Long and Bailey Horn were released, Corey Julks was outrighted to free agency, and Yilber Díaz was designated for assignment. Scott Harris is clearing space for 2027. 🧹
Tigers insider Cody Stavenhagen says Detroit has gone "very buttoned up," with a "corporate feel" next to the Brewers' loose World Series run. He wonders if that tension bred some self-focused play. The 2024 Gritty Tigs had pizza-spear energy; 2026 had less. 🍕
The Tigers released LHP Bailey Horn on Nov. 2, placing him and RHP Sawyer Gipson-Long on unconditional release waivers. Corey Julks was outrighted and Yilber Diaz designated for assignment. Horn never pitched in the majors in 2026. Quiet cleanup. 🧹
Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle is one of three AL Rookie of the Year finalists, alongside Cleveland's Parker Messick and Boston's Payton Tolle. 🏆 Winners of the BBWAA awards will be announced next week.
Tigers declined Kenley Jansen's $12M option (paying a $2M buyout) and picked up Drew Anderson's $10M option. Jacob Waguespack re-signed for $1.3M. Detroit now enters the offseason without an established closer. 🔒
Bleacher Report's Erik Beaston predicts the Tigers could sign two-time All-Star Jazz Chisholm this offseason, though it's only a prediction. Chisholm's production slipped in New York, and the Angels and Reds are also named as teams to watch. 🔍
Tigers designated RHP Yilber Díaz for assignment Monday night, a quiet move as free agency opens. The 26-year-old joined Detroit midway through 2026 and allowed four earned runs over 5.1 innings. Roster tidying, sans fanfare.
Kevin McGonigle is a finalist for AL Rookie of the Year, joining Guardians' Parker Messick and Red Sox's Payton Tolle. A win would give Detroit its first ROY in 10 years. Winners will be announced the week of Nov. 9, with rookies first. 🏆
Tigers exercised Drew Anderson's $10M option for 2027 and declined Kenley Jansen's. They also signed Jacob Waguespack (1 year, $1.3M), reinstated seven from the 60-day IL, and now sit at a full 40-man with Briceño and Anderson still to add. 🧹
The Tigers declined Kenley Jansen's $12M club option for 2027 and will pay a $2M buyout, making him a free agent two saves shy of 500. He had 22 saves, a 3.20 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP in 2026, and passed Lee Smith for third on the career saves list. 🔒
Tigers declined Kenley Jansen's option, kept Drew Anderson's, and re-signed Jacob Waguespack to a $1.3M MLB deal after a standout bullpen year. Seven injured players returned to the 40-man; Sawyer Gipson-Long and Bailey Horn were released. 🔧
Tigers decline Kenley Jansen's $12M option (a $2M buyout, so he hits free agency), keep Drew Anderson at $10M, and re-sign Jacob Waguespack to a one-year MLB deal. Jansen's exit opens the closer role, two saves shy of 500. 🔒
The Tigers declined Kenley Jansen's $12M option for 2027 and will pay a $2M buyout, saving about $10M. Jansen had 22 saves but blew six and walked 23. They also picked up Drew Anderson's $10M option and re-signed Jacob Waguespack. 🔒
MLB Trade Rumors (Tigers): Tigers Exercise Option On Drew Anderson, Decline Option On Kenley Jansen
Former Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo, who spent his first five MLB seasons in Detroit, was claimed off waivers by the Pirates on Monday. He was in Milwaukee's system in 2026, hitting .252 with 11 homers and an .818 OPS in 66 minor league games. 🔄
Former Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo, 28, was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates on roster cut day. He spent his first five MLB seasons in Detroit and didn't play in the majors in 2026, instead spending the year in the Brewers organization.
Scott Harris could have a busy Monday: the 5 p.m. ET offseason deadline looms. Kenley Jansen ($12M option, $2M buyout) and Drew Anderson ($10M option, 3.67 ERA) await decisions, plus eight players back from the 60-day IL who could squeeze the 40-man. ⏳
Max Anderson, the Tigers' No. 10 prospect, won a MiLB Gold Glove at second base after hitting .302 with a .863 OPS in 108 Triple-A games. With Torres gone, he and Hao-Yu Lee will likely share second, so the glove helps. 🧤
Former Tigers lefty Matthew Boyd, most recently with the Cubs, elected free agency on Oct. 30. The 35-year-old went 10-5 with a 3.91 ERA in 22 starts in 2026, making him an intriguing arm on the market while Detroit looks back on a playoff-less year.
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