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Tigers better hope 3-headed bullpen monster works after latest Scott Harris move Here’s the thing about the Detroit Tigers’ offseason so far: if Scott Harris’ master plan is “close your eyes and pray the bullpen saves eve...

JANUARY 7 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Rays acquire recently DFA'd Tigers outfielder for roster depth Tampa Bay struck a deal with the Tigers and fortunately, it didn't include a franchise star as the centerpiece. The Rays only lost some cash...

JANUARY 7 • RAYSCOLOREDGLASSES.COM

Burch Smith - Latches on with Tigers The Tigers signed Smith to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Smith will get $1.5 million if in the majors, with $250,000 more available in incentives. The 25-year-old spent most of 2025 at Triple-A Indianapolis in the Pirates organization, posting a 7.08 ERA and 26:12 K:BB over 20.1 frames. Smith made 50 relief appearances between the Marlins and Orioles in 2024, holding a 4.95 ERA and 46:12 K:BB across 56.1 innings. He'll likely begin the upcoming season in the bullpen at Triple-A Toledo.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' interest in star trade candidate should let Tigers fans relax a little with Tarik Skubal Detroit Tigers fans have been anxious all offseason long over conflicting Tarik Skubal reports. Despite Skubal's public displays of affectio...

JANUARY 7 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Devin Booker's Nike Blazer Low Honors the Detroit Tigers Devin Booker's Detroit Tigers fandom inspired a new Nike Blazer Low colorway.

JANUARY 7 • SI.COM

Tigers Reunite with Intriguing Free Agent Reliever to Bolster Bullpen Depth The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason ready to rebuild their pitching staff, expected to make major moves both in the starting rotation a...

JANUARY 7 • SI.COM

Tigers News: Former player headed overseas, Effross-Harris connection, MiLB moves Former Tigers roleplayer Harold Castro signed a deal with KBO team; Scott Effross and Scott Harris' connection; minor-league signings.

JANUARY 7 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Insiders Predict Tight 2026 Rookie of the Year Race Between Tigers and Blue Jays 2026 might be the time for the Detroit Tigers to pull up their No.1 prospect Kevin McGonigle out of their farming system and into the big le...

JANUARY 7 • SI.COM

Another attainable Tigers free agent target could land with aggressive Orioles An underrated need for the Detroit Tigers is the starting rotation. Forget about the Tarik Skubal drama for a minute and take a look at what...

JANUARY 6 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

MLB exec has odd take on Tigers' Tarik Skubal, Brewers' Freddy Peralta trade markets | Sporting News This take is an odd, but bold one on Skubal and Peralta.

JANUARY 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Dodgers given chances of trading for Tarik Skubal doesn't sound ideal, but it isn't off the table | Sporting News What are the odds Los Angeles adds the best pitcher in baseball?

JANUARY 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tigers get new update on Tarik Skubal trade talks after a quiet past few weeks | Sporting News Where are the Tigers and Skubal at on a potential trade?

JANUARY 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tigers sign sidewinder who struggled to stay healthy with Yankees | Sporting News The right-hander underwent Tommy John Surgery in 2022.

JANUARY 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Will Detroit Tigers trade Tarik Skubal? Latest rumors and news Tarik Skubal is expected to be in spring training with the Detroit Tigers when it opens in Lakeland, Florida − not anywhere else.

JANUARY 6 • USATODAY.COM

Rays acquire outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy from Tigers for cash

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy from the Detroit Tigers for cash

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Tigers Execute Surprising Trade with Rays to Officially Part Ways with Slugger The Detroit Tigers have pulled off a move many have expected for a couple weeks now in an early January trade with the Tampa Bay Rays. Accor...

JANUARY 6 • SI.COM

Ken Rosenthal suspects Tigers still have one more notable bullpen move in them Ken Rosenthal connected the Tigers to relievers Seranthony Domínguez and Tyler Kinley.

JANUARY 6 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

This team is the perfect fit for Bo Bichette after Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto signing | Sporting News Following the signing of Kazuma Okamoto, it's unlikely that Bo Bichette will return to the Blue Jays. With that being said, the Detroit Tige...

JANUARY 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rays add outfielder Malloy in trade with Tigers The Rays added to their outfield depth by acquiring Justyn-Henry Malloy in a trade with the Tigers in exchange for cash considerations on Tu...

JANUARY 6 • MLB.COM

Tigers trade former top prospect to Rays for cash considerations | Sporting News Detroit is moving on from an ex-top prospect.

JANUARY 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Red Sox predicted to box out Tigers for $135 million free agent | Sporting News Boston fans would be happy about this.

JANUARY 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Wandisson Charles - Catches on with Detroit Charles signed a minor-league contract with the Tigers on Dec. 17.

Impact Charles didn't pitch professionally in 2025 and last appeared at Triple-A Norfolk in the Orioles' organization during the 2024 campaign, posting an 8.42 ERA and 2.10 WHIP with a 27:28 K:BB across 25.2 innings. He'll presumably serve as pitching depth for the Tigers.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan File - Nets MiLB deal from Tigers The Tigers signed File to a minor-league contract Monday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact File spent most of the 2025 season at Double-A Arkansas in the Mariners organization, posting a 4.74 ERA and 98:35 K:BB over 125.1 frames. The 29-year-old has previously been on the Brewers' 40-man roster but has yet to make his major-league debut.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Effross - Agrees to minors deal with Detroit The Tigers signed Effross to a minor-league contract Monday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Effross has had a difficult time staying healthy the last few years and has yielded 12 runs over just 14 innings over the last two seasons at the major-league level. The 32-year-old spent much of the 2025 campaign at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in the Yankees organization, posting a 6.37 ERA and 23:10 K:BB over 29.2 frames.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dugan Darnell - Re-signs with Tigers The Tigers re-signed Darnell (hip) to a minor-league contract Monday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Darnell was claimed off waivers and then non-tendered by the Tigers in November, but he will return to the organization on a minor-league pact. The righty reliever underwent hip surgery in September and it's unclear when he might be ready to pitch in games.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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