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Tigers sign an All-Star pitcher in free agency

The Detroit Tigers are doing their best to position themselves for Tarik Skubal’s walk year. Detroit has agreed to a new deal with free agent reliever Kyle Finnegan, Robert Murray of FanSided reported on Tuesday.

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Tigers Connected to Veteran Closer Who Holds Active Record for Most Career Saves

The Detroit Tigers have plenty of work to do this winter to get back to competing at a high level once again in 2026. One of the more notable needs, both in-season and now, is the bullpen, as they have struggled to maintain a consistent level of production from their relief arms for quite some time now.

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The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

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Riley Greene to play for Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic

On Tuesday, the Puerto Rican Baseball Federation announced that Detroit Tigers’ All-Star outfielder intends to play for Team Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / December 9

Tigers Linked to More Affordable Free Agent Who May Wind Up Being Better Fit

The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason linked to several of the biggest names in free agency as they have been for the past several years without actually landing any of them.

Ha-seong Kim News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9

Tigers interested in Ha-Seong Kim

The Detroit Tigers are interested in free agent infielder Ha-Seong Kim, reports Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. It was reported last week that the Tigers have renewed interest in free agent Alex Bregman, though Petzold reports this week that the club’s interest in Bregman has been lukewarm so far this offseason.

Alex Bregman News / Detroit Tigers on SI / December 9

Tigers Expected by Top Insider to Miss Out Again in Pursuit of Dream Free Agent

The Detroit Tigers came into the offseason with the lofty goal of landing the same free agent target they missed on a year ago, albeit narrowly. With Alex Bregman taking the opt-out in his contract from the Boston Red Sox and hitting the open market again, one of the biggest impacts was Detroit getting the chance to chase him again.

Ha-seong Kim News / Bless You Boys / December 9

Ha-Seong Kim would be a solid addition to the Tigers infield

As much as we might want a major move for a position player, the Detroit Tigers and their assigned payroll may not agree. If that’s how it goes, the Tigers would do well to pick up veteran infielder Ha-Seong Kim.

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Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9

Scott Harris: No 'untouchables' on Tigers roster

Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris shared mostly generalities when speaking with the media on the first day of the Winter Meetings, reiterating

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Tarik Skubal News / Field Level Media / December 9

Tigers enliven Tarik Skubal trade talk with no 'untouchables' approach

Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said Detroit has no "untouchables" on the roster, stoking a rumor mill overflowing with Tarik Skubal trade scenarios at the MLB Winter Meetings this week.

Tarik Skubal News / FirstSportz / December 9

Tigers GM Claims No Player Is 'Untouchable' Amid 2x Cy Young Award Winner Tarik Skubal’s Trade Speculation

As the MLB offseason goes on, the trade rumors continue to pile up. In the midst of this, Detroit Tigers General Manager Scott Harris made a bold comment regarding Tarik Skubal, expressing that no one on the team is “untouchable.“ The 2-time Cy Young Award winner has been in the trade rumors for a while now.

Tarik Skubal News / Last Word On Sports / December 8