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The Tigers are making some surprising roster cuts ahead of the start of the season. Per Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press, the club is sending both right-hander Jason Foley and left-hander Andrew Chafin to Triple-A Toledo.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 25

Former Diamondbacks Closer Signs with the Detroit Tigers

Andrew Chafin is a well-known figure in Arizona Diamondbacks history. The former D-backs closer and MLB veteran spent parts of 8 seasons with the club.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 24

Tigers reunite with veteran reliever Andrew Chafin

According to the Tigers, they're bringing Chafin back on a minor league contract and are inviting him to spring training.

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Detroit Tigers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 24

Veteran Reliever Heads Back to Detroit Tigers on Minor League Deal

The Detroit Tigers announced on Monday that they have signed veteran reliever Andrew Chafin to a minor league contract. He'll head to spring training. Per Tigers PR on social media: The Tigers have signed LHP Andrew Chafin to a Minor League contract.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / February 20

2024 Texas Rangers season in review: Andrew Chafin

A trade deadline acquisition that didn’t really click With the 2024 regular season over, it is time for us to go back and take a look at the players who appeared for the Texas Rangers this season.

MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / February 3

If the Cubs are Adding to the Bullpen, Why Not Andrew Chafin?

As the Chicago Cubs head for a boiling point in their offseason plans, the team is circling the wagons on one more addition to its bullpen. David Robertson represents a good option that the team has been in contact with.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / January 7

Yankees Have Reportedly Spoken With Lefty Reliever Andrew Chafin

The New York Yankees have beefed up their bullpen this offseason, but they are still in need of another left-handed relief arm. There are a few different routes the Yankees can go to bring in a southpaw for their 'pen with the best options being the high-priced Tanner Scott, familiar face Tim Hill and veteran Andrew Chafin.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / January 7

Yankees considering left-handed free agent bullpen specialist

The Yankees aren’t done bolstering their bullpen ahead of the 2025 season, with recent rumors linking them to left-handed pitcher Andrew Chafin. According to Bob Nightingale of USA Today, the 34-year-old southpaw could be on the Yankees’ radar as they look to shore up the relief corps with experienced arms.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / December 31

Potential Yankees Free Agent Target: Andrew Chafin

The veteran lefty presents a reliable option for the Yankees bullpen. December has been a busy month for the Yankees, wrapping up a year that saw them win the American League pennant.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / December 28

Chicago Cubs Urged to Bring Back Former Shutdown Reliever for 2025

The Chicago Cubs want arms. Specifically, they’ve talked about starting pitcher arms to bolster an already-good rotation. What they desperately need, however, is another quality arm or two coming out of what could be seen as a questionable bullpen.

Texas Rangers News / Mets Merized Online / December 27

Free Agent Profile: Andrew Chafin, RP

Position: RP B/T: R/L Age: 34 (06/17/1990) 2024 Traditional Stats: 62 G, 56 1/3 IP, 3.51 ERA, 1.473 WHIP, 4-3, 70 SO, 31 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 116 ERA+, 28.5 K%, 12.6 BB%, 3.59 xERA, 3.54 FIP, 3.94 xFIP, 0.4 fWAR Andrew Chafin has long been a rumored Mets target, and for good reason.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / December 27

Yankees could consider this intruiging veteran free agent for the bullpen

The New York Yankees are reportedly showing interest in left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin, who could be the team’s solution to their overly right-handed bullpen.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 26

Yankees are showing interest in veteran lefty reliever

The Yankees have interest in Andrew Chafin, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. New York is looking for a left-handed bullpen arm. Heyman reported earlier this week that a reunion with Tim Hill was also a possibility.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / November 25

MLB Insider Floats Lefty Reliever as Great Fit for Minnesota Twins

Free agency is underway across Major League Baseball and the Minnesota Twins have work to do. It remains to be seen how Derek Falvey will work around the limitations imposed by ownership, but he’ll have to get creative this offseason.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

Rangers Decline Andrew Chafin’s Club Option

The Rangers announced that they declined their $6.5MM club option on left-hander Andrew Chafin for the 2025 season. Chafin will receive a $500K buyout and enter free agency.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 24, 2023

Diamondbacks 2023 Player Reviews: Andrew Chafin

This article is part of a series of player reviews for the 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks. It was a surprising and marvelous year for the team as they won 84 games to make the postseason.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / December 12, 2023

Tigers sign LHP Andrew Chafin to 1-year, $4.25M deal

The Detroit Tigers announced a one-year, $4.25 million contract with left-hander Andrew Chafin on Tuesday. The deal with the 33-year-old veteran includes a $6.5 million club option in 2025, with a $500,000 buyout.

MLB News / Field Level Media / December 10, 2023

Report: Tigers reach deal with LHP Andrew Chafin

The Detroit Tigers reached a one-year, $4.25 million deal with veteran left-hander Andrew Chafin that includes a club option for 2025, the Detroit Free Press reported Sunday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 12, 2023

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