WILL VEST NEWS

Secures seventh save Vest allowed a run on two hits during Tuesday's win against the Giants. He struck out one batter and earned a save.

Impact Vest served up an RBI double to Wilmer Flores in the ninth frame but retired the next three batters to finish off the 3-1 win. It was Vest's seventeenth save in nine chances. He had thrown 12 innings in May without giving up an earned run before Tuesday, and he still owns a strong 1.73 ERA across 26 frames this season.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Pérez, Flaherty and Greene power AL-leading Tigers to a 3-1 win over the Giants

Wenceel Pérez homered in his first at-bat in his season debut, Jack Flaherty worked six scoreless innings and Riley Greene had three hits and two RBIs as the American League-leadin...

MAY 28 • Associated Press

Saves sixth game Vest picked up the save in Monday's 3-1 win over the Giants, surrendering one hit and striking out one.

Impact In what has been a closer-by-committee of sorts in Detroit to start the season, it was Vest who was asked to get the final three outs against the Giants on Monday, earning his sixth save of the season. That pulls him even in saves on the Tigers with fellow high-leverage arm Tommy Kahnle. The 29-year-old has now recorded six straight scoreless outings, allowing just three hits with five strikeouts over six innings during the streak.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Keider Montero, Riley Greene lead Tigers to 3-1 win over Giants

Keider Montero pitched five scoreless innings and Riley Greene drove in two runs to help the Detroit Tigers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1

MAY 26 • Associated Press

Detroit Tigers have best record in MLB; their electric start by the numbers

The Detroit Tigers have the best record in MLB through 50 games. Here's their terrific start by the numbers.

MAY 22 • FOX SPORTS

Earns fifth save Sunday Vest tossed a scoreless inning with one strikeout to record the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Despite not allowing a hit or a walk, Vest needed 24 pitches to retire three batters, but he still managed to earn his fifth save of the year in seven chances. The veteran righty is strengthening his hold on the closer role in Detroit, as he now has a sparkling 1.66 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 25 strikeouts across 21.2 innings. Tommy Kahnle, who has five saves of his own this season, worked a clean eighth inning Sunday.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Records another win Wednesday Vest (3-0) worked around two hits to pitch a scoreless inning of relief and earn the win in Wednesday's 6-5 victory over the Red Sox. He struck out one.

Impact Vest now has two wins over his last four appearances out of the bullpen, and he's already tied his career high with three wins overall this season. The veteran righty has been locked in with a 1.80 ERA,1.05 WHIP and 23 strikeouts across 20 innings. Vest has four saves as well, and while Tommy Kahnle is also in the mix at the end of games, the former has established definite fantasy value so far in 2025.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers RHP Jason Foley has season-ending surgery after leading team, ranking 5th in AL with 28 saves

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jason Foley has had season-ending shoulder surgery

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Captures fourth save Vest struck out one batter without allowing a hit or walk in a scoreless ninth inning in Friday's win against Texas.

Impact With Tommy Kahnle holding down the eighth inning following Tarik Skubal's seven-inning masterpiece, Vest was brought in for the ninth to protect the Tigers' one-run lead. He needed only 10 pitches (nine strikes) to get through the inning and finishing things off by getting Adolis Garcia to fly out to center field. It was Vest's fifth save of the season on six opportunities, and his small pitch count Friday should make him available out of the bullpen for Saturday's game. He has a 2.12 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 19:7 K:BB across 17 innings this season.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Skubal dominates with season-high 12 strikeouts as streaking Tigers edge Rangers, 2-1

Tarik Skubal struck out a season-high 12 and carried a perfect game into the sixth inning as the Detroit Tigers extended their winning streak to five games with a 2-1 victory over...

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Sweeney and Carpenter each homer and combine to drive in 11 as Tigers pound Angels 13-1

Trey Sweeney and Kerry Carpenter each homered and had four hits, and they combined to drive in 11 runs as the Detroit Tigers pounded the Los Angeles Angels 13-1 to win three of fou...

MAY 4 • Associated Press

First blown save against Astros Vest blew the save Tuesday against Houston after giving up three runs on five hits and one walk with no strikeouts in one inning.

Impact It was the first blown save of the campaign by Vest, who entered the game with the Tigers hanging onto a 2-1 lead in the sixth inning. Vest yielded a Yainer Diaz single that drove in a pair of runs, one of which was inherited from Reese Olson, and he allowed two more runs in the seventh frame before being pulled. The right-hander still sports a 2.77 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 14:5 K:BB while converting three of his four save chances over 13 innings, so he should continue splitting save opportunities with Tommy Kahnle in Detroit's bullpen.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Diaz, Walker come up clutch in Astros' come-from-behind win HOUSTON -- Yainer Diaz stroked a two-run single to center field on the third pitch thrown in the sixth inning by reliever Will Vest, capping...

APRIL 30 • MLB.COM

Nabs third save Vest walked one and struck out two over 1.1 scoreless innings to record his third save of the season in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

Impact The 29-year-old righty continued a dominant stretch that has seen him reel off 11 straight scoreless appearances since giving up a solo homer to Mookie Betts on March 28. Vest appears to be the top option for saves right now in the Tigers' bullpen, posting a 0.75 ERA, 0.58 WHIP and 14:4 K:BB through 12 innings on the season, although Tommy Kahnle -- who didn't pitch in Saturday's matinee -- also remains in the ninth-inning mix.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Secures second save Vest picked up the save in Monday's 6-4 win against the Padres, pitching a clean inning with one strikeout.

Impact After both Tommy Kahnle (18 pitches) and Tyler Holton (28 pitches) appeared in Sunday's loss, Vest was called upon to polish off this win. The 29-year-old righty performed admirably, setting down the side in order on 10 pitches, nine of which were strikes. While Kahnle and Holton are the best candidates for saves in the Detroit bullpen, the closer situation is far from settled. Vest, with his stellar 0.93 ERA and 0.62 WHIP across 9.2 innings, is likely to see save opportunities here and there throughout the season.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Collects first save of season Vest gave up a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his first save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Royals.

Impact Tommy Kahnle and Tyler Holton had both pitched Thursday and Friday and were unavailable, leaving closing duties to Vest. The right-hander wasn't exactly sharp, but after putting two runners aboard with two outs, he coaxed a pop-up from Kyle Isbel to end the afternoon. Vest has had an impressive start to the season overall in a high-leverage role for the Tigers, posting a 1.04 ERA, 0.69 WHIP and 9:3 K:BB through 8.2 innings with one win and one hold in addition to Saturday's save.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Torkelson hits 3-run homer, Tigers win 3-1 and send Royals to 6th straight loss

Spencer Torkelson hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the fifth inning off Seth Lugo, and the Detroit Tigers extended the Kansas City Royals’ losing streak to six with a 3-1 win

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Secures first hold Vest tossed 1.1 scoreless innings of relief and earned a hold in Friday's 7-6 win over the Twins. He allowed one hit and struck out two.

Impact Vest recorded the last out of the bottom of the seventh inning then pitched a clean eighth as well, giving him his first hold of the season in the narrow victory. After allowing a run in his first appearance of the year back on March 28 against the Dodgers, the veteran righty has rattled off five straight scoreless outings. Overall, Vest has a strong 1.59 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and seven strikeouts across 5.2 innings of relief. He should continue to work in a high-leverage role in front of Tommy Kahnle.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Tarik Skubal says he's glad the keyhole at Comerica Park is gone after Tigers asked for input

The Detroit Tigers are wrapping up their first homestand with a subtle change on the field at Comerica Park, putting grass over a strip of dirt that used to be between the pitcher’...

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Avoids arbitration Vest and the Tigers agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million contract Thursday to avoid arbitration, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Vest enjoyed a career-best season out of the Detroit bullpen in 2024, turning in a 2.82 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 63:18 K:BB in 70.1 innings while gathering three wins, two saves and 14 holds. The Tigers' closing situation isn't settled heading into 2025, but Vest likely won't be manager A.J. Hinch's top choice for save situations and is expected to continue seeing the bulk of his opportunities in the seventh and eighth innings.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Salary Arbitration Eligibles List

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Tigers blank Guardians 3-0 in ALDS with clutch hitting and strong pitching, taking 2-1 series lead

Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson each drove in a run, and six pitchers combined to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 3-0 win over Cleveland Guardians and a 2-1 lead in their AL Divisi...

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Skubal strengthens case for AL Cy Young as playoff-chasing Tigers sweep Royals

Tarik Skubal allowed three hits over five innings for his 17th win and the streaking Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Wednesday night to move within a half game of...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Earns rare save Wednesday Vest retired the final two batters of Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Royals, including one by strikeout, to record the save.

Impact This was Vest's first save since Aug. 11 and just his second of the season, but it was a critical one, as the Tigers moved within a half game of a playoff spot with a big win against a division rival. The righty reliever is behind Jason Foley and Tyler Holton in the bullpen pecking order for Detroit, though Vest has been a steady presence with a 3.02 ERA this year across 65.2 innings of relief.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns hold Sunday Vest tossed 1.2 scoreless innings of relief to earn a hold in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Red Sox. He struck out one.

Impact Vest continues to be a reliable bullpen option for the Tigers with a 3.05 ERA across 59 innings this season to go along with nine holds, which is second on the team. The veteran has four of those holds dating back to the beginning of August as well as his first and only save of the season on Aug. 11. Jason Foley and Tyler Holton are the top closing options in Detroit, though Vest has proven himself capable of handling high-leverage work.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE