Free agent slugger Pete Alonso might be available to the Detroit Tigers on a more affordable deal, but there may not be room for him in the lineup.
The Detroit Tigers have had a fairly quiet winter so far, but that could all change with a few free agents still available that make sense for them. It was an amazing campaign for the Tigers in 2024.
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Detroit Tigers fans are hoping the front office makes one splash this offseason. Following their incredible run to the American League Division Series where they came just one win away from competing in the ALCS,
It has been a fairly underwhelming offseason so far for the Detroit Tigers after an excellent campaign in 2024. The Tigers entered the winter with some high expectations after snapping a lengthy playoff drought.
The New York Yankees lost their leadoff hitter, Gleyber Torres, in December when he signed with the Detroit Tigers on a one-year deal. Torres was a liability in the first half but rebounded with some nice performances after the break and cemented his place as the table-setter of one of the league’s best offenses.
The New York Yankees lost faith in the second baseman who had held down the position for them since his debut in 2018, when he was named an American League All-Star and placed third in Rookie of the Year voting.
Knowing what we know now, let’s revisit the trade market and run through some of the top names who could change hands between now and Opening Day.
Gleyber Torres is enjoying his last few weeks before he heads up camp. The slugger is coming off a season with the New York Yankees where he started 154 games, hitting .
The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes ended with the Japanese star signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now the Detroit Tigers, and every other organization can move on.
The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes have reached a conclusion, with the coveted right-hander opting to join the Dodgers, according to a post on Sasaki's Instagram page. The Padres and Blue Jays were the other reported finalists in the mix for the 23-year-old.
It is no secret the Detroit Tigers would love to sign free agent Alex Bregman as the crown jewel of their offseason. To this point, the team has been surprisingly quiet in free agency, adding only starting pitcher Alex Cobb and second baseman Gleyber Torres.