Detroit Tigers News

Home

Quizzes

Watch

Newsletter

Tigers Avoid Arbitration With Several Key Roster Pieces for 2026 Season

The Detroit Tigers have a lot of decisions to make this winter, with the most notable looming one being how to handle the <a href="/mlb/players/tarik_skubal/698804">Tarik Skubal</a> situation. While

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Popular Topics

Sports Betting

Trades & Transactions

27 min Yardbarker Originals

<div class='aalc' id='aalc_12_43304320' style='display: none;'></div> <div class='cell small-12 rfi-header'><div class='grid-x'><div class='cell shrink rfi-logo'><a href='/mlb/teams/detroit_tigers/10' title='Detroit Tigers'><img width='32' height='32' alt='Detroit Tigers' src='/uploads/logo/image/1111/detroit_tigers_150x150.jpg' class='yard_taxon_logo'></a></div><div class='cell auto rfi-text'><a href='/mlb/teams/detroit_tigers/10'>Detroit Tigers News</a><span> / <a href='https://www.si.com/mlb/tigers' rel='nofollow'>Detroit Tigers on SI</a> / <span class='rfi-date' data-yb-time='1767895204'>January 8</span></span></div></div></div>

<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/tigers_could_still_be_involved_in_race_for_dream_free_agent_with_creative_offer/s1_17677_43304320'>Tigers Could Still Be Involved in Race for Dream Free Agent with Creative Offer</a></h2>

The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason with fans hoping and praying for the big splash they have been waiting for now for a number of years in free agency.

<div class='aalc' id='aalc_12_43302819' style='display: none;'></div> <div class='cell small-12 rfi-header'><div class='grid-x'><div class='cell shrink rfi-logo'><a href='/mlb/teams/detroit_tigers/10' title='Detroit Tigers'><img width='32' height='32' alt='Detroit Tigers' data-src='/uploads/logo/image/1111/detroit_tigers_150x150.jpg' class='yard_taxon_logo lazyload'></a></div><div class='cell auto rfi-text'><a href='/mlb/teams/detroit_tigers/10'>Detroit Tigers News</a><span> / <a href='https://www.si.com/mlb/tigers' rel='nofollow'>Detroit Tigers on SI</a> / <span class='rfi-date' data-yb-time='1767877208'>January 8</span></span></div></div></div>

<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/tigers_top_prospect_deemed_best_minor_league_hitter_in_latest_rankings/s1_17677_43302819'>Tigers Top Prospect Deemed Best Minor League Hitter in Latest Rankings</a></h2>

The Detroit Tigers are a team wanting to win now. The Tigers' offseason has been a bit lackluster thus far, but they have not traded <a href="/mlb/players/tarik_skubal/698804">Tarik Skubal</a>... yet.

<div class='aalc' id='aalc_12_43302867' style='display: none;'></div> <div class='cell small-12 rfi-header'><div class='grid-x'><div class='cell shrink rfi-logo'><a href='/mlb/teams/detroit_tigers/10' title='Detroit Tigers'><img width='32' height='32' alt='Detroit Tigers' data-src='/uploads/logo/image/1111/detroit_tigers_150x150.jpg' class='yard_taxon_logo lazyload'></a></div><div class='cell auto rfi-text'><a href='/mlb/teams/detroit_tigers/10'>Detroit Tigers News</a><span> / <a href='http://www.blessyouboys.com/' rel='nofollow'>Bless You Boys</a> / <span class='rfi-date' data-yb-time='1767877200'>January 8</span></span></div></div></div>

<h2><a href='https://www.blessyouboys.com/detroit-tigers-prospects-amp-minor-leagues/84502/detroit-tigers-prospect-rankings-2026-farm-system-kevin-mcgonigle-max-clark'>Bless You Boys top 51 Detroit Tigers prospects for <nobr>2026 <img src='/images/icons/icon-open-new.png'></nobr></a></h2>

Welcome to the Bless You Boys preseason top prospect list for the 2026 Detroit Tigers. This year’s edition finds the Detroit Tigers’ farm system still strong at the top, but with some cracks emerging beyond their clutch of blue chip prospects heading the yearly rankings.

<div class='aalc' id='aalc_12_43299296' style='display: none;'></div> <div class='cell small-12 rfi-header'><div class='grid-x'><div class='cell shrink rfi-logo'><a href='/mlb' title='MLB'><img width='32' height='32' alt='MLB' data-src='/uploads/logo/image/4/MLBmedium.jpg' class='yard_taxon_logo lazyload'></a></div><div class='cell auto rfi-text'><a href='/mlb/players/jason_giambi/233'>Jason Giambi News</a><span> / <a href='https://www.yardbarker.com/quiz/index/10'>Yardbarker Quizzes</a></span></div></div></div>

<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/the_mlb_home_run_derby_champions_quiz/s1__43299296'>The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz</a></h2>

MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

The 'Home run leaders by MLB franchise' quiz

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

<div class='aalc' id='aalc_12_43301891' style='display: none;'></div> <div class='cell small-12 rfi-header'><div class='grid-x'><div class='cell shrink rfi-logo'><a href='/mlb' title='MLB'><img width='32' height='32' alt='MLB' data-src='/uploads/logo/image/4/MLBmedium.jpg' class='yard_taxon_logo lazyload'></a></div><div class='cell auto rfi-text'><a href='/mlb/players/burch_smith/258100'>Burch Smith News</a><span> / <a href='https://www.mlbtraderumors.com' rel='nofollow'>MLB Trade Rumors</a> / <span class='rfi-date' data-yb-time='1767850997'>January 8</span></span></div></div></div>

<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/tigers_burch_smith_agree_to_minor_league_deal/s1_13237_43301891'>Tigers, Burch Smith Agree To Minor League Deal</a></h2>

The Tigers signed reliever <a href="/mlb/players/burch_smith/258100">Burch Smith</a> to a minor league contract, reports Evan Petzold of The Detroit Free-Press. The righty receives an invitation to MLB camp and will be guaranteed a $1.5MM base salary if he makes the big league roster.

<div class='aalc' id='aalc_12_43262073' style='display: none;'></div> <div class='cell small-12 rfi-header'><div class='grid-x'><div class='cell shrink rfi-logo'><a href='/nfl' title='NFL'><img width='32' height='32' alt='NFL' data-src='/uploads/logo/image/1/NFLmedium.jpg' class='yard_taxon_logo lazyload'></a></div><div class='cell auto rfi-text'><a href='/nfl'>NFL News</a><span> / <a href='https://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/topics/yardbarker_originals/101'>Yardbarker</a></span></div></div></div>

<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/the_25_most_memorable_sports_plays_of_2025/s1__43262073'>The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025</a></h2>

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

<div class='aalc' id='aalc_12_43300895' style='display: none;'></div> <div class='cell small-12 rfi-header'><div class='grid-x'><div class='cell shrink rfi-logo'><a href='/mlb/teams/detroit_tigers/10' title='Detroit Tigers'><img width='32' height='32' alt='Detroit Tigers' data-src='/uploads/logo/image/1111/detroit_tigers_150x150.jpg' class='yard_taxon_logo lazyload'></a></div><div class='cell auto rfi-text'><a href='/mlb/teams/detroit_tigers/10'>Detroit Tigers News</a><span> / <a href='https://www.si.com/mlb/tigers' rel='nofollow'>Detroit Tigers on SI</a> / <span class='rfi-date' data-yb-time='1767830402'>January 7</span></span></div></div></div>

<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/are_tigers_fans_overreacting_to_lack_of_offensive_moves_this_offseason/s1_17677_43300895'>Are Tigers Fans Overreacting to Lack of Offensive Moves This Offseason?</a></h2>

The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason expected to add more to their pitching staff than any other sort of offensive need, and this is certainly how they have operated to this point.

<div class='aalc' id='aalc_12_43300103' style='display: none;'></div> <div class='cell small-12 rfi-header'><div class='grid-x'><div class='cell shrink rfi-logo'><a href='/mlb/teams/detroit_tigers/10' title='Detroit Tigers'><img width='32' height='32' alt='Detroit Tigers' data-src='/uploads/logo/image/1111/detroit_tigers_150x150.jpg' class='yard_taxon_logo lazyload'></a></div><div class='cell auto rfi-text'><a href='/mlb/players/tarik_skubal/698804'>Tarik Skubal News</a><span> / <a href='https://www.si.com/mlb/tigers' rel='nofollow'>Detroit Tigers on SI</a> / <span class='rfi-date' data-yb-time='1767819604'>January 7</span></span></div></div></div>

<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/tigers_off_season_acquisitions_point_to_future_of_tarik_skubal/s1_17677_43300103'>Tigers Off-Season Acquisitions Point to Future of Tarik Skubal</a></h2>

<a href="/mlb/players/tarik_skubal/698804">Tarik Skubal</a> is a Detroit Tiger. For now, at least, or maybe for a while longer, as the Tigers fans remain hopeful their team locks down arguably the best pitcher in all of the Major Leagues.

<div class='aalc' id='aalc_12_43299152' style='display: none;'></div> <div class='cell small-12 rfi-header'><div class='grid-x'><div class='cell shrink rfi-logo'><a href='/mlb/teams/detroit_tigers/10' title='Detroit Tigers'><img width='32' height='32' alt='Detroit Tigers' data-src='/uploads/logo/image/1111/detroit_tigers_150x150.jpg' class='yard_taxon_logo lazyload'></a></div><div class='cell auto rfi-text'><a href='/mlb/players/aj_hinch/679628'>Aj Hinch News</a><span> / <a href='https://www.si.com/mlb/tigers' rel='nofollow'>Detroit Tigers on SI</a> / <span class='rfi-date' data-yb-time='1767808804'>January 7</span></span></div></div></div>

<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/aj_hinch_defends_tigers_current_third_base_option_amid_free_agency_buzz/s1_17677_43299152'>AJ Hinch Defends Tigers’ Current Third Base Option Amid Free Agency Buzz</a></h2>

The Detroit Tigers must be having Deja vu this offseason, or at least their fans are. Last offseason, following their first playoff appearance since 2014, the Tigers looked to add a big bat to the lineup.

<div class='aalc' id='aalc_12_43298386' style='display: none;'></div> <div class='cell small-12 rfi-header'><div class='grid-x'><div class='cell shrink rfi-logo'><a href='/mlb/teams/detroit_tigers/10' title='Detroit Tigers'><img width='32' height='32' alt='Detroit Tigers' data-src='/uploads/logo/image/1111/detroit_tigers_150x150.jpg' class='yard_taxon_logo lazyload'></a></div><div class='cell auto rfi-text'><a href='/mlb/players/max_clark/908246'>Max Clark News</a><span> / <a href='https://www.justbaseball.com/' rel='nofollow'>Just Baseball</a> / <span class='rfi-date' data-yb-time='1767800851'>January 7</span></span></div></div></div>

<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/exclusive_inside_look_at_the_defensive_development_of_max_clark_part_2/s1_17194_43298386'>Exclusive: Inside Look At the Defensive Development of Max Clark (Part 2)</a></h2>

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. — Sitting in the seats at LMCU Ballpark, an American League scout watched as <a href="/mlb/players/max_clark/908246">Max Clark</a> patrolled center field. An inning before, Clark had slightly misjudged a fly ball, but that wasn’t what the scout was focused on.

<div class='aalc' id='aalc_12_43297791' style='display: none;'></div> <div class='cell small-12 rfi-header'><div class='grid-x'><div class='cell shrink rfi-logo'><a href='/mlb/teams/detroit_tigers/10' title='Detroit Tigers'><img width='32' height='32' alt='Detroit Tigers' data-src='/uploads/logo/image/1111/detroit_tigers_150x150.jpg' class='yard_taxon_logo lazyload'></a></div><div class='cell auto rfi-text'><a href='/mlb/teams/detroit_tigers/10'>Detroit Tigers News</a><span> / <a href='https://www.si.com/mlb/tigers' rel='nofollow'>Detroit Tigers on SI</a> / <span class='rfi-date' data-yb-time='1767791499'>January 7</span></span></div></div></div>

<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/tigers_reunite_with_intriguing_free_agent_reliever_to_bolster_bullpen_depth/s1_17677_43297791'>Tigers Reunite with Intriguing Free Agent Reliever to Bolster Bullpen Depth</a></h2>

The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason ready to rebuild their pitching staff, expected to make major moves both in the starting rotation and the bullpen.

<div class='aalc' id='aalc_12_43296587' style='display: none;'></div> <div class='cell small-12 rfi-header'><div class='grid-x'><div class='cell shrink rfi-logo'><a href='/mlb/teams/detroit_tigers/10' title='Detroit Tigers'><img width='32' height='32' alt='Detroit Tigers' data-src='/uploads/logo/image/1111/detroit_tigers_150x150.jpg' class='yard_taxon_logo lazyload'></a></div><div class='cell auto rfi-text'><a href='/mlb/players/dugan_darnell/928827'>Dugan Darnell News</a><span> / <a href='https://www.mlbtraderumors.com' rel='nofollow'>MLB Trade Rumors</a> / <span class='rfi-date' data-yb-time='1767757585'>January 6</span></span></div></div></div>

<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/tigers_dugan_darnell_agree_to_minor_league_deal/s1_13237_43296587'>Tigers, Dugan Darnell Agree To Minor League Deal</a></h2>

The Tigers agreed to a minor league contract with reliever <a href="/mlb/players/dugan_darnell/928827">Dugan Darnell</a>, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction tracker. Evan Petzold of The Detroit Free-Press reports that Darnell will receive a non-roster invite to MLB camp.

<div class='aalc' id='aalc_12_42965351' style='display: none;'></div> <div class='cell small-12 rfi-header'><div class='grid-x'><div class='cell shrink rfi-logo'><a href='/mlb' title='MLB'><img width='32' height='32' alt='MLB' data-src='/uploads/logo/image/4/MLBmedium.jpg' class='yard_taxon_logo lazyload'></a></div><div class='cell auto rfi-text'><a href='/mlb'>MLB News</a><span> / <a href='https://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/topics/yardbarker_originals/101'>Yardbarker</a></span></div></div></div>

<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/the_25_greatest_pitching_seasons_from_the_modern_mlb_era/s1__42965351'>The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era</a></h2>

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

<div class='aalc' id='aalc_12_43296575' style='display: none;'></div> <div class='cell small-12 rfi-header'><div class='grid-x'><div class='cell shrink rfi-logo'><a href='/mlb' title='MLB'><img width='32' height='32' alt='MLB' data-src='/uploads/logo/image/4/MLBmedium.jpg' class='yard_taxon_logo lazyload'></a></div><div class='cell auto rfi-text'><a href='/mlb'>MLB News</a><span> / <a href='https://newbaseballmedia.com/' rel='nofollow'>New Baseball Media</a> / <span class='rfi-date' data-yb-time='1767763583'>January 7</span></span></div></div></div>

<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/2025_mlb_farm_review_detroit_tigers/s1_17653_43296575'>2025 MLB Farm Review: Detroit Tigers</a></h2>

For the past two seasons, the Detroit Tigers have been able to make the playoffs thanks to a mix of homegrown talent who have developed into stars (i.e., <a href="/mlb/players/riley_greene/894078">Riley Greene</a>, <a href="/mlb/players/tarik_skubal/698804">Tarik Skubal</a>), plus veterans to fill the gaps.

<div class='aalc' id='aalc_12_43296216' style='display: none;'></div> <div class='cell small-12 rfi-header'><div class='grid-x'><div class='cell shrink rfi-logo'><a href='/mlb/teams/detroit_tigers/10' title='Detroit Tigers'><img width='32' height='32' alt='Detroit Tigers' data-src='/uploads/logo/image/1111/detroit_tigers_150x150.jpg' class='yard_taxon_logo lazyload'></a></div><div class='cell auto rfi-text'><a href='/mlb/players/kevin_mcgonigle/911233'>Kevin McGonigle News</a><span> / <a href='https://www.si.com/mlb/tigers' rel='nofollow'>Detroit Tigers on SI</a> / <span class='rfi-date' data-yb-time='1767749400'>January 6</span></span></div></div></div>

<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/insiders_predict_tight_rookie_of_the_year_race_between_tigers_and_blue_jays/s1_17677_43296216'>Insiders Predict Tight Rookie of the Year Race Between Tigers and Blue Jays</a></h2>

2026 might be the time for the Detroit Tigers to pull up their No.1 prospect <a href="/mlb/players/kevin_mcgonigle/911233">Kevin McGonigle</a> out of their farming system and into the big leagues. Even though he has primarily been a shortstop throughout his career, and the Tigers are solid with Javier Báez, he could very positively help their offense.

<div class='cell small-12 rfi-header'><div class='grid-x'><div class='cell shrink rfi-logo'><img src='/images/logos/131006_YBlogos_L_Bug.jpg' width='28' height='28'></div><div class='cell auto rfi-text'>  <a href='https://www.yardbarker.com/newsletter/quiz_of_the_day/about/2?sf=qotd_promo_carousel'>Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!</a></div></div></div>

<div class="lzy loading it-small_16_9"><img class="lazyload rfi-img" alt="The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz" data-src="http://res.cloudinary.com/ybmedia/image/upload/c_crop,e_improve,h_615,w_1095,x_545,y_43/c_fill,f_auto,h_225,q_auto,w_400/v1/m/a/e/aee8dbdf5057f0528300a48044ed16edd310deb2/2025-26-leading-receiver-team-quiz.jpg"></div> The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz

<div class="lzy loading it-small_16_9"><img class="lazyload rfi-img" alt="The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz" data-src="http://res.cloudinary.com/ybmedia/image/upload/c_crop,e_improve,h_618,w_1102,x_418,y_80/c_fill,f_auto,h_225,q_auto,w_400/v1/m/0/5/05a00231af0e1c31564fb9ef3510ccc01c722e32/nfl-passing-td-leaders-year-quiz.jpg"></div> The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

<div class="lzy loading it-small_16_9"><img class="lazyload rfi-img" alt="The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz" data-src="http://res.cloudinary.com/ybmedia/image/upload/c_crop,e_improve,h_914,w_1628,x_268,y_68/c_fill,f_auto,h_225,q_auto,w_400/v1/m/6/2/62ac574bb8515a967f10ab6b533240e0ce86fbc2/sacks-nfl-season-quiz.jpg"></div> The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz

<div class="lzy loading it-small_16_9"><img class="lazyload rfi-img" alt="The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz" data-src="http://res.cloudinary.com/ybmedia/image/upload/c_crop,e_improve,h_431,w_769,x_643,y_237/c_fill,f_auto,h_225,q_auto,w_400/v1/m/5/1/512aeb847c6cccc00cae1f86e17b9cb6b62eabba/last-4k-yard-passer-nfl-team-quiz.jpg"></div> The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

<div class='aalc' id='aalc_12_43296337' style='display: none;'></div> <div class='cell small-12 rfi-header'><div class='grid-x'><div class='cell shrink rfi-logo'><a href='/mlb/teams/detroit_tigers/10' title='Detroit Tigers'><img width='32' height='32' alt='Detroit Tigers' data-src='/uploads/logo/image/1111/detroit_tigers_150x150.jpg' class='yard_taxon_logo lazyload'></a></div><div class='cell auto rfi-text'><a href='/mlb/players/dillon_dingler/902633'>Dillon Dingler News</a><span> / <a href='https://athlonsports.com/' rel='nofollow'>Athlon Sports</a> / <span class='rfi-date' data-yb-time='1767752442'>January 6</span></span></div></div></div>

<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/tigers_dillon_dingler_announces_personal_news_amid_mlb_offseason/s1_17615_43296337'>Tigers' Dillon Dingler Announces Personal News Amid MLB Offseason</a></h2>

The Detroit Tigers had several valuable contributors last season who helped the club make another run to the MLB playoffs. One of the most underrated was catcher <a href="/mlb/players/dillon_dingler/902633">Dillon Dingler</a>, who just completed his second year in Detroit.

<div class='aalc' id='aalc_12_43295019' style='display: none;'></div> <div class='cell small-12 rfi-header'><div class='grid-x'><div class='cell shrink rfi-logo'><a href='/mlb/teams/tampa_bay_rays/27' title='Tampa Bay Rays'><img width='32' height='32' alt='Tampa Bay Rays' data-src='/uploads/logo/image/1162/tampa_bay_rays_150x150.jpg' class='yard_taxon_logo lazyload'></a></div><div class='cell auto rfi-text'><a href='/mlb/players/justyn_henry_malloy/894083'>Justyn-Henry Malloy News</a><span> / <a href='http://www.blessyouboys.com/' rel='nofollow'>Bless You Boys</a> / <span class='rfi-date' data-yb-time='1767731400'>January 6</span></span></div></div></div>

<h2><a href='https://www.blessyouboys.com/detroit-tigers-news/84603/tigers-trade-justyn-henry-malloy-to-the-rays-for-cash-considerations'>Tigers trade Justyn-Henry Malloy to the Rays for cash <nobr>considerations <img src='/images/icons/icon-open-new.png'></nobr></a></h2>

The status of former Detroit Tigers’ prospect <a href="/mlb/players/justyn_henry_malloy/894083">Justyn-Henry Malloy</a> has been a bit of a mystery over the last few days. Malloy was designated for assignment over two weeks ago back on December 21.

<div class='aalc' id='aalc_12_43294762' style='display: none;'></div> <div class='cell small-12 rfi-header'><div class='grid-x'><div class='cell shrink rfi-logo'><a href='/mlb/teams/detroit_tigers/10' title='Detroit Tigers'><img width='32' height='32' alt='Detroit Tigers' data-src='/uploads/logo/image/1111/detroit_tigers_150x150.jpg' class='yard_taxon_logo lazyload'></a></div><div class='cell auto rfi-text'><a href='/mlb/teams/detroit_tigers/10'>Detroit Tigers News</a><span> / <a href='http://www.blessyouboys.com/' rel='nofollow'>Bless You Boys</a> / <span class='rfi-date' data-yb-time='1767728700'>January 6</span></span></div></div></div>

<h2><a href='https://www.blessyouboys.com/detroit-tigers-prospects-amp-minor-leagues/84569/detroit-tigers-prospects-manuel-bolivar-oscar-tineo-randy-santana-international-free-agents-baseball-america'>Tigers’ 2026 international free agent class ranks well in Baseball America’s top <nobr>50 <img src='/images/icons/icon-open-new.png'></nobr></a></h2>

The 2026 international free agent signing period begins on January 15th, and so far the Detroit Tigers appear to set to sign a pretty good crop of players.

<div class='aalc' id='aalc_12_43294230' style='display: none;'></div> <div class='cell small-12 rfi-header'><div class='grid-x'><div class='cell shrink rfi-logo'><a href='/mlb/teams/detroit_tigers/10' title='Detroit Tigers'><img width='32' height='32' alt='Detroit Tigers' data-src='/uploads/logo/image/1111/detroit_tigers_150x150.jpg' class='yard_taxon_logo lazyload'></a></div><div class='cell auto rfi-text'><a href='/mlb/teams/detroit_tigers/10'>Detroit Tigers News</a><span> / <a href='https://www.si.com/mlb/tigers' rel='nofollow'>Detroit Tigers on SI</a> / <span class='rfi-date' data-yb-time='1767722403'>January 6</span></span></div></div></div>

<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/tigers_quiet_minor_league_signing_has_massive_ceiling_for_mlb_bullpen_this_year/s1_17677_43294230'>Tigers Quiet Minor League Signing Has Massive Ceiling for MLB Bullpen This Year</a></h2>

The Detroit Tigers went into the offseason expected to add to their pitching staff more so than any other group on the team, and that is the way they have operated so far.

<div class='aalc' id='aalc_12_43294382' style='display: none;'></div> <div class='cell small-12 rfi-header'><div class='grid-x'><div class='cell shrink rfi-logo'><a href='/mlb/teams/detroit_tigers/10' title='Detroit Tigers'><img width='32' height='32' alt='Detroit Tigers' data-src='/uploads/logo/image/1111/detroit_tigers_150x150.jpg' class='yard_taxon_logo lazyload'></a></div><div class='cell auto rfi-text'><a href='/mlb/players/tarik_skubal/698804'>Tarik Skubal News</a><span> / <a href='https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/' rel='nofollow'>MLB on ClutchPoints</a> / <span class='rfi-date' data-yb-time='1767719469'>January 6</span></span></div></div></div>

<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/tigers_rumors_detroit_may_not_trade_tarik_skubal_after_all/s1_17115_43294382'>Tigers rumors: Detroit may not trade Tarik Skubal after all</a></h2>

The Detroit Tigers keep listening, but they also keep saying no. <a href="/mlb/players/tarik_skubal/698804">Tarik Skubal</a> sits at the center of every Tigers trade conversation as MLB Free Agency rolls on and offseason decisions shape the winter.

<div class='aalc' id='aalc_12_43293718' style='display: none;'></div> <div class='cell small-12 rfi-header'><div class='grid-x'><div class='cell shrink rfi-logo'><a href='/mlb' title='MLB'><img width='32' height='32' alt='MLB' data-src='/uploads/logo/image/4/MLBmedium.jpg' class='yard_taxon_logo lazyload'></a></div><div class='cell auto rfi-text'><a href='/mlb'>MLB News</a><span> / <a href='https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/' rel='nofollow'>MLB on ClutchPoints</a> / <span class='rfi-date' data-yb-time='1767712618'>January 6</span></span></div></div></div>

<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/tigers_trade_outfielder_to_rays_with_latest_offseason_move/s1_17115_43293718'>Tigers trade outfielder to Rays with latest offseason move</a></h2>

The Detroit Tigers made the move to trade outfielder Justin-Henry Malloy to the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, the Tigers announced. Malloy, 25, was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the sixth round of the 2021 MLB Draft.

<div class='aalc' id='aalc_12_43293271' style='display: none;'></div> <div class='cell small-12 rfi-header'><div class='grid-x'><div class='cell shrink rfi-logo'><a href='/mlb' title='MLB'><img width='32' height='32' alt='MLB' data-src='/uploads/logo/image/4/MLBmedium.jpg' class='yard_taxon_logo lazyload'></a></div><div class='cell auto rfi-text'><a href='/mlb'>MLB News</a><span> / <a href='https://www.mlbtraderumors.com' rel='nofollow'>MLB Trade Rumors</a> / <span class='rfi-date' data-yb-time='1767723590'>January 6</span></span></div></div></div>

<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/tigers_trade_justyn_henry_malloy_to_rays/s1_13237_43293271'>Tigers trade Justyn-Henry Malloy to Rays</a></h2>

The Tigers and Rays announced a trade that sends Justyn-Henry Malloy to Tampa Bay.

Every MLB player with double-digit Gold Gloves

The 'AL & NL strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

<div class='aalc' id='aalc_12_43217749' style='display: none;'></div> <div class='cell small-12 rfi-header'><div class='grid-x'><div class='cell shrink rfi-logo'><a href='/mlb/teams/detroit_tigers/10' title='Detroit Tigers'><img width='32' height='32' alt='Detroit Tigers' data-src='/uploads/logo/image/1111/detroit_tigers_150x150.jpg' class='yard_taxon_logo lazyload'></a></div><div class='cell auto rfi-text'><a href='/mlb/players/kenley_jansen/41714'>Kenley Jansen News</a><span> / <a href='https://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/topics/yardbarker_originals/101'>Yardbarker</a> / <span class='rfi-date' data-yb-time='1765999573'>December 17</span></span></div></div></div>

<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/veteran_closer_kenley_jansen_fills_hole_in_back_end_of_tigers_bullpen/s1_13132_43217749'>Veteran closer Kenley Jansen fills hole in back end of Tigers bullpen </a></h2>

The addition of Jansen shows the Tigers are serious about improving a weakness and contending again after falling in the American League Division Series each of the past two seasons.

Diamondbacks face Ketel Marte problem in pursuit of Alex Bregman

Are Phillies one step closer to resigning star catcher J.T. Realmuto?

Mets sign another player away from the Yankees in free agency

Mike Francesa reveals alleged reasons for Mets' clubhouse issues during season

Bo Bichette is willing to make a big change for interested teams

Bichette reunion with Blue Jays may be most likely outcome