Tigers' Failed Free Agent Signing Has Provided Terrible Value for the Team

After coming off a disappointing series loss against the New York Mets, the Detroit Tigers will be hoping to get back on track in an upcoming series with the Chicago White Sox over the weekend. 

Overall, the Tigers are somewhat cruising in September with the American League Central well in hand. It is just a matter of time now before they can officially clinch the division. But, the team will also be aiming for the best record in the final month to secure home-field advantage. 

While Detroit was able to make the playoffs and have a successful run in 2024, they will be hoping to accomplish more in 2025. The team has a bit of a different makeup compared to last campaign, and they are trending toward more success in the regular season. 

What has been impressive is that the team has been able to deal with multiple injuries throughout the year that might have had a bigger impact on other squads. The starting rotation, in particular, has been hit hard with injuries this campaign, and the Tigers are still trying to figure out what the unit will look like come October. Unfortunately, one pitcher they were relying on has yet to pitch. 

Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report recently wrote about the worst value player for the Tigers this season being their free-agent acquisition from this past winter, starting pitcher Alex Cobb. 

Alex Cobb Has Been a Massive Disappointment