The Tigers signed former New York Yankees reliever Tommy Kahnle on Wednesday, but President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris says they aren't done looking.
The Detroit Tigers are still seen as a likely landing spot for the top remaining starting pitcher left in free agency.
By helping the Astros unload the contract, the Tigers might have hurt their own chances to sign third baseman Alex Bregman, the top free-agent hitter still on the market. The Pressly trade has only fueled speculation that the Astros are positioning their payroll for a last-ditch effort to retain their fan-favorite star.
The Detroit Tigers directly helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series in 2024 when they traded them Jack Flaherty. Marred by injury all season, the Do
The Detroit Tigers reportedly have competition from the Houston Astros, Alex Bregman's former team, in the pursuit for the free agent third baseman.
Kahnle, 35, has been a model of consistency the last three seasons, posting 2.44 ERA and a 1.063 WHIP combined with the Dodgers and the Yankees.
Alex Bregman is one of the greatest players on the field and in the clubhouse of the Houston Astros’ golden era, but he is also expensive.
Months later, Bregman remains unsigned, and a resolution with his free agency does not appear any closer. Among the teams that have been linked to Bregman in reports include the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers. But the reality is that none of the teams listed are close to signing the All-Star infielder.
If Houston brought Bregman back, it would create a crowded situation in the infield. They traded outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Cubs in exchange for infielder Isaac Paredes before signing free agent first baseman Christian Walker this offseason.
Former MLB GM Jim Bowden listed Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows as one of the top MLB breakout candidates for 2025.
The Detroit Tigers' offseason white whale remains on ... His former team, the Houston Astros, traded reliever Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs to free up the space necessary to potentially re ...
Will the Detroit Tigers land Alex Bregman? That's the question this fan base has been wondering throughout the winter with this team being linked to the star third baseman since the offseason began. It's been a winding process.