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Detroit Tigers in 2024: Trade deadline sellers, playoff contenders, pitching chaos
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The Detroit Tigers were a playoff team in 2024.
It was a year that will be remembered by the improbable 31-11 run to the postseason, from a 0.2% chance on Aug. 11 to clinching a wild-card spot on Sept. 27. The Tigers had a winning season for the first time since 2016 and advanced to the playoffs for the first time since 2014.
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The second year of president Scott Harris and the fourth year of manager A.J. Hinch saw the Tigers finish with an 86-76 record for third place in the American League Central, trailing only the first-place Cleveland Guardians and second-place Kansas City Royals .
"I think the biggest challenge for a young team, and I've seen this before, is not looking backwards as you're trying to progress," Hinch said Dec. 10 at MLB's Winter Meetings. "We can't repeat last season. We're not trying to repeat last season. We're trying to do better. We want to win the AL Central."
Players of the Detroit Tigers celebrate alongside family and friends after clinching a playoff after defeating the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park in Detroit on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.
ONE YEAR AGO: Farewell to Miguel Cabrera, improving young players and more in 2023
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TWO YEARS AGO: From on-field disappointments to organizational restructuring in 2022
THREE YEARS AGO: Key veteran signings and young studs in 2021
Here are the key moments from 2024:
Jan. 28: Colt Keith signs contract extension
The Tigers signed prospect Colt Keith to a six-year, $28.6 million contract extension before the first game of his MLB career , which can be worth up to $82 million over nine years if the three club options are escalated and exercised. "Best case is we win a couple of World Series, I make myself a boatload of money, and I'm still a free agent at 31," Keith said. The three club options: $10 million for 2030, $13 million for 2031 and $15 million for 2032, plus an additional $18 million in escalators on the club options, but to unlock the max value, he needs to win at least three MVP awards .
Detroit Tigers’ general manager Jeff Greenberg, president of operations Scott Harris, 2nd base signee Colt Keith and his agent Matt Paul pose for a photo after the press conference announcing the signing of Keith to a six-year contract that guarantees him $28,642,500 at Comerica Park in Detroit on Jan. 30, 2024.
Feb. 14: Scott Harris sets goal for 2024 season
"The goal right now has to be the step in front of us," Scott Harris said. "This is a talented group, but it's a young group. It's going to be one of the youngest position playing groups in baseball. We haven't earned the right to talk about division titles or playoff berths yet. We have to focus on getting a lot better over the next six weeks."
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Feb. 22: Tigers sign Gio Urshela
The Tigers signed third baseman Gio Urshela to a one-year, $1.5 million contract . "He has a track record against right-handed pitching," Scott Harris said. "He just happens to hit left-handed pitching a little bit better than righties." Urshela was signed to help against left-handed pitchers as a right-handed hitter, but on Opening Day against lefty Garrett Crochet , Andy Ibáñez started over Urshela at third base.
March 1: Tarik Skubal named Opening Day starter
The Tigers announced Tarik Skubal, who went on to win the AL Cy Young, as the Opening Day starter for the first time in his MLB career . "My heart dropped," Skubal said. A.J. Hinch broke the news to Skubal in front of his teammates in a clubhouse meeting before a spring training game.
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal delivers a pitch during the second inning of the Opening Day game against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on Thursday, March 28, 2024 in Chicago.
March 22: Matt Manning optioned to Triple-A Toledo
Three pitchers — Reese Olson , Casey Mize , Matt Manning — were competing for two spots in the starting rotation in spring training. The Tigers optioned Manning to Triple-A Toledo just six days before Opening Day, finalizing the five-man Opening Day rotation with Skubal, Kenta Maeda , Jack Flaherty , Olson and Mize. "This news is hard to deliver, it's harder to receive," A.J. Hinch said.
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April 4: Casey Mize returns after 721 days
Casey Mize returned to MLB for the first time since April 14, 2022 , after undergoing elbow surgery and back surgery. "I felt a lot out there," Mize said. "Excitement, pride and joy, even if I struggled at times and the box score wasn't great." He gave up three runs on five hits and two walks with four strikeouts in 4⅓ innings, throwing 87 pitches.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize delivers a pitch against the New York Mets during the first inning at Citi Field in New York on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
April 4: First 5-0 record since 2015
The Tigers extended their undefeated record to 5-0 — as the only unbeaten team remaining in the big leagues — in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the New York Mets , thanks to Colt Keith's clutch double in the 11th inning. The Tigers, though, lost in Game 2 of the doubleheader despite taking a combined no-hitter into the eighth inning.
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April 8: Wenceel Pérez makes MLB debut
Wenceel Pérez wouldn't have made his MLB debut if not for an injury to Andy Ibáñez , which opened a spot on the roster. "It's an unbelievable moment," Pérez said. "Everything you worked for when you were a kid, now your dream comes true." The Tigers never sent Pérez back to the minor leagues (except for a rehab assignment for an injury).
April 30: Jack Flaherty strikes out 14 vs. old team
Jack Flaherty set the franchise record (and tied the AL record) for strikeouts to start a game and his personal record for strikeouts in a single game against his longtime team, the St. Louis Cardinals . "He has the potential to do this any time out," A.J. Hinch said. Flaherty, whom the Tigers signed to a one-year, $14 million contract, struck out the first seven batters and finished with 14 strikeouts in Game 1 of a doubleheader. In Game 2, switch-hitter Wenceel Pérez became the first Tiger to hit a homer from both sides of the plate in the same game since Victor Martinez in 2018.
May 6: Parker Meadows demoted to Triple-A Toledo
The Tigers optioned Parker Meadows, the everyday center fielder, to Triple-A Toledo after hitting .096 in his first 32 games, including a 28.4% whiff rate against fastballs. "It was time for him to go get some regular playing time, reset himself, get his timing back and be the player that we expect him to be," A.J. Hinch said. Demoting Meadows was the first non-injury roster move of the 2024 season.
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May 19: Rare Javier Báez success
The old Javier Báez returned for three days against the Arizona Diamondbacks , hitting .615 (8-for-13) with four doubles and seven RBIs. "It's all on me," Báez said. "I have to come back and be focused again tomorrow, and just try to do the same thing." The Tigers won two of three games in the series.
Tigers Javier Baez (28) reacts to striking out against the Diamondbacks during a game at Chase Field on Friday, May 17, 2024.
May 29: Kerry Carpenter lands on injured list
The Tigers lost Kerry Carpenter — the best hitter on the team and one of the best hitters in baseball against right-handed pitchers — to a back injury , later diagnosed as a lumbar spine stress fracture. "Those tests came back that it was an immediate shutdown," A.J. Hinch said. "We'll cross our fingers, hold our breath, hope that it's minimal, but I just don't know." Carpenter ended up missing nearly three months.
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May 29: Keider Montero makes MLB debut
Keider Montero arrived for his MLB debut in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates , allowing four runs on five hits and one walk with five strikeouts across 4⅓ innings. "This is something I've been dreaming of since I was a kid," Montero said. "Making it come true is very exciting." He returned to the Tigers in late June and stuck around for the rest of the season.
Tigers pitcher Keider Montero throws a pitch in the first inning against the Pirates in Game 2 of a doubleheader on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Comerica Park.
June 2: Spencer Torkelson demoted; Justyn-Henry Malloy promoted
The Tigers demoted Spencer Torkelson, the 2020 No. 1 overall pick, to Triple-A Toledo , replacing him by promoting prospect Justyn-Henry Malloy for his MLB debut . "We hope that we find some consistency with his swing, his setup, his approach, his quality of contact, just his overall offensive contribution," A.J. Hinch said. At the time, Torkelson was hitting .201 with four home runs, 16 walks and 56 strikeouts in 54 games, also worth minus-5 defensive runs saved at first base.
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June 15: First four-hit game of Riley Greene 's career
Riley Greene went 4-for-5 with six RBIs in the Tigers' 13-5 win over the Houston Astros for the first four-hit game of his MLB career , with home runs in the first and second innings. "I'm going to enjoy it today," Greene said. "Tomorrow is a new day." His batting average increased from .245 to .256, and his OPS jumped from .796 to .836.
June 25: Alex Lange undergoes season-ending surgery
Alex Lange, who served as the closer in 2023, was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on May 23 for performance reasons . One month later, Lange underwent season-ending right lat surgery . "When you're away from the boys, it's tough," Lange said. "I'm going to miss it." He pitched just 18⅔ innings for the Tigers in 2024.
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July 3: Hamstring strain forces Casey Mize to miss two months
It wasn't an arm injury, and it wasn't a back injury, but it was another injury — left hamstring strain — that sidelined Casey Mize for two months . "It's better than what it could have been," Mize said. The Tigers slow-played his return from the injured list.
July 5: Parker Meadows returns from Triple-A Toledo, then suffers injury
Parker Meadows returned from Triple-A Toledo with impact, hitting .364 (4-for-11) with one home run, one walk and two strikeouts in three games from July 5-7 against the Cincinnati Reds . "My hands were dropping a little bit, so my swing was uphill," Meadows said. "We really worked on being more down and direct to the ball." In the series finale, Meadows suffered a right hamstring strain that sent him to the injured list.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows reacts after a play in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park, July 7, 2024.
July 7: Tarik Skubal, Riley Greene selected to All-Star Game for first time
The Tigers had two first-time All-Star players in 2024: Tarik Skubal in his fifth MLB season , and Riley Greene in his third MLB season . "The players voted me in," Skubal said. "It's cool to get that recognition from not only fans but the players that play in this league. It's pretty special." Both players participated in the All-Star Game.
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July 11: Kenta Maeda moved from starting rotation to bullpen
Kenta Maeda, who signed a two-year, $24 million contract, posted a 7.26 ERA in 16 starts, so the Tigers moved him to the bullpen for the remainder of the season . "At this point, what I can do is refine my pitching, take this opportunity to do well and hopefully be back to the starting rotation," said Maeda, who logged a 3.86 ERA with seven walks and 41 strikeouts across 42 innings in 12 relief appearances.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenta Maeda awaits manager A.J. Hinch as he is removed for a reliever during the eighth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 in San Francisco.
July 13: Colt Keith blasts Tigers to epic win vs. Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani , the two-way superstar for the Los Angeles Dodgers, hit the 200th home run of his MLB career in the fifth inning, but the Tigers clawed back with a five-run ninth inning, capped by Colt Keith's game-tying home run . "It's one of the coolest moments yet," Keith said. "Playing the Dodgers, obviously got a billion dollars worth of players, and we were able to beat them with the boys here." In the 10th inning, Gio Urshela hit a walk-off home run to complete the 11-9 win .
July 21: Reese Olson lands on injured list
Reese Olson was placed on the injured list with a right shoulder strain , leaving the Tigers with three pitchers in the starting rotation: Tarik Skubal, Jack Flaherty and Keider Montero. Before the injury, Olson had a 3.23 ERA in 19 starts and cemented himself as the Tigers' No. 3 starter with No. 2 upside.
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July 26: Riley Greene lands on injured list, misses three weeks
The Tigers placed Riley Greene, their best all-around position player, on the injured list with a right hamstring strain , which marked his second leg injury in the span of 14 months. "One of my goals was not to get hurt," Greene said, "and I did." He didn't return to the Tigers until Aug. 18.
July 28: Dillon Dingler promoted after Carson Kelly trade
The Tigers traded Carson Kelly, their No. 2 catcher who was on an expiring contract, to the Texas Rangers for prospects Liam Hicks and Tyler Owens . More notably, trading Kelly opened the door for MLB-ready prospect Dillon Dingler's promotion to become the backup catcher for the Tigers , behind starter Jake Rogers . The Rogers-Dingler tandem will continue in 2025.
Detroit Tigers catcher Dillion Dingler fouls off a pitch in his first MLB at bat in the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Detroit.
July 30: Tigers trade Jack Flaherty, two others for prospects
The Tigers traded three players at the trade deadline: Andrew Chafin to the Rangers , Mark Canha to the San Francisco Giants and Jack Flaherty to the Dodgers . For Flaherty, the Tigers acquired prospects Thayron Liranzo and Trey Sweeney . The Tigers also added Joseph Montalvo, Chase Lee and Eric Silva in the other two trades. Before the Dodgers, Flaherty was supposed to be traded to the New York Yankees, but the Yankees didn't like his medicals coming off a pair of injections for back pain.
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July 31: Birth of 'pitching chaos' strategy during off-day breakfast
After the trade deadline, the Tigers were down to just two starting pitchers in Tarik Skubal and Keider Montero. Therefore, the leaders of the Tigers — president of baseball operations Scott Harris and manager A.J. Hinch — created the opener-bulk reliever pitching strategy , using traditional relievers as openers and Triple-A starters as bulk relievers. The Tigers had a 12-11 record in 23 games when using the pitching strategy after the trade deadline, compared to a 22-8 record in their other 30 games down the stretch, including a 7-3 record in Skubal starts.
Aug. 3: Parker Meadows returns from injured list, begins red-hot finish
It took three weeks, but Parker Meadows returned from the injured list and proved himself as the most valuable player in the final two months. "It feels like it's been a long time," Meadows said, "but I'm glad to be back." In his final 47 games, Meadows hit .296 with 10 doubles, five triples, six home runs and an .840 OPS, all while providing elite defense in center field.
Parker Meadows of the Detroit Tigers prepares to bat in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Comerica Park on August 22, 2023, in Detroit, Michigan.
Aug. 3: Colt Keith named AL Rookie of the Month for July
For the first time in three years, the Tigers had an AL Rookie of the Month winner in Colt Keith for his performance in July 2024 . "Only five guys get it a year, so that's really awesome," Keith said. In July, Keith hit .322 with seven home runs, 12 walks and 19 strikeouts across 25 games.
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Aug. 3: Tigers retire Jim Leyland's No. 10 jersey
Jim Leyland, who managed the Tigers from 2006-13, was inducted July 21 into the Baseball Hall of Fame . Less than two weeks later, the Tigers honored Leyland by retiring his No. 10 jersey at Comerica Park . "To the fans: How can I not love you after all you've done for me?" Leyland said. "One thing that I want you to know from the heart — I never took you for granted, and I will never forget you. Thank you very much."
Hall of Famer Jim Leyland during a ceremony retiring the No. 10 of Hall of Famer Jim Leyland before the game against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.
Aug. 11: Odds to make postseason? 0.2%
On the morning of Aug. 11, the Tigers had the fifth-worst record among the 15 AL teams, at 55-63 — putting them eight games under .500, 13½ games back in the AL Central and 10 games back in the wild-card race. They had a 0.2% chance to make the postseason, according to FanGraphs. But Aug. 11 is when everything changed for the gritty Tigers.
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Aug. 13: Kerry Carpenter returns from injured list after missing two-plus months
The Tigers activated Carpenter, who ranks as MLB's fifth-best hitter against right-handed pitchers, from the injured list after he missed nearly three months with a lumbar spine stress fracture . "Playing at my full potential is my goal," Carpenter said. "I think I was pretty close to my full potential before I went on the IL." He hit two home runs in his return game.
Detroit Tigers Kerry Carpenter (30) celebrates after hitting a home run against the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park in Detroit on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024.
Aug. 16: Jace Jung , Trey Sweeney make MLB debuts; Gio Urshela cut
The Tigers were still far away from a postseason bid, so they called up prospects Jace Jung and Trey Sweeney to evaluate them for 2025 and beyond. "Six weeks is better than five weeks, which is better than four weeks," A.J. Hinch said. The Tigers created roster space for the kids by designating veteran Gio Urshela for assignment , eating the final $353,000 of his $1.5 million salary.
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Aug. 17: Spencer Torkelson returns after 58 games in Triple-A Toledo
The Tigers recalled Spencer Torkelson after being optioned to Triple-A Toledo for the second time in three seasons. "I belong here," Torkelson said, "so it's good to be back." The first baseman played 38 games for the Tigers down the stretch, hitting .248 with six home runs, 17 walks and 49 strikeouts.
Detroit Tigers first base Spencer Torkelson (20) hits a two-run home run in the eighth inning against the Miami Marlins at Comerica Park in Detroit on Monday, May 13, 2024.
Aug. 18: Parker Meadows plays hero in Little League Classic
The Tigers and Yankees went into extra innings in the MLB Little League Classic at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Tarik Skubal allowed one run in six innings, but in the 10th inning, Parker Meadows hit a walk-off single. There were just 2,532 fans in attendance.
Aug. 26: A .500 record in Ty Madden 's MLB debut
The Tigers climbed back to a .500 record for the first time since June 5 as a result of sweeping the Chicago White Sox in four games, with prospect Ty Madden making his MLB debut in the series finale. "We want to play winning baseball," A.J. Hinch said. "The season is not over." The postseason chances remained highly unlikely, as the Tigers trailed the Minnesota Twins by 6½ games for the final wild-card spot with 30 games remaining.
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Sept. 4: Javier Báez undergoes season-ending surgery
Javier Báez underwent season-ending right hip arthroscopic surgery , which could fix rotational issues when he swings. "It'll be a long process, but hopefully, it'll be a successful one," A.J. Hinch said. Báez hit .184 with six home runs, 12 walks and 69 strikeouts in 80 games, the worst season of his 11-year MLB career.
Sept. 5: Parker Meadows, a magical swing and a grand slam in San Diego
The Tigers were down to their final strike when Parker Meadows hit an up-and-away 100.7 mph fastball from San Diego Padres right-handed reliever Robert Suarez for a grand slam to left field in the top of the ninth inning. Just like that, the Tigers earned a 4-3 win in the finale of the three-game series, avoiding a sweep . It was the first sign of magic in the playoff run.
Sept. 10: Keider Montero throws complete game shutout on 96 pitches
Keider Montero threw a complete game shutout in an 11-0 win over the Colorado Rockies , needing just 96 pitches and facing the minimum 27 batters. "I was over the clouds," Montero said. "I'm very proud and happy." He was first Tiger to throw a Maddux — a complete game shutout on fewer than 100 pitches, named after Hall of Famer Greg Maddux — since David Price on June 12, 2015.
Sept. 13: Four pitchers, led by Brant Hurter , combine for one-hitter
Four pitchers — Beau Brieske , Brant Hurter, Brenan Hanifee and Tyler Holton — allowed one hit in a 1-0 win against the Baltimore Orioles . "It was just one of those perfect nights," said Hurter, who made his MLB debut in early August and took down 5⅔ innings without allowing a hit against the Orioles in his eighth appearance in the big leagues. The no-hitter was broken up by Gunnar Henderson 's triple off Holton with two outs in the ninth inning.
Sept. 16: Scoreboard flips as Reese Olson returns from injured list
Another magical moment happened in Reese Olson's return from the injured list — after missing nearly two months — as the Tigers continued chasing the Twins for the final wild-card spot. Early in the night, the Tigers trailed by four runs while the Twins led by three runs. By the end of the night, the Tigers won 7-6 and the Twins lost 4-3 . With those results, the Tigers cut their deficit 1½ games in their push for the playoffs.
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Sept. 21: Beau Brieske, Trey Sweeney do the impossible in Baltimore
The magic continued in the bottom of the ninth inning of the Tigers' 6-4 win over the Orioles in 10 innings , making it a half-game back in the wild-card race. In the ninth, the Orioles had two runners in scoring position in a 4-4 tie with zero outs, but Beau Brieske — who replaced Jason Foley — escaped the jam without allowing the lead runner to score from third. "I wasn't afraid," Brieske said. For the second out, Sweeney sprinted from his position at shortstop to make a diving catch in shallow left field, which saved the game.
Sept. 23: Top prospect Jackson Jobe promoted for playoff push
The Tigers promoted Jackson Jobe, the top pitching prospect in baseball, as a reliever for his MLB debut amid the postseason push. "It came out of nowhere," Jobe said. "I'm happy it happened." He tossed four scoreless innings with one walk and two strikeouts in two relief appearances.
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Sept. 27: Tigers clinch spot in postseason with 31-11 run
Remember when the Tigers had a 0.2% chance? Just 47 days later, the Tigers punched their ticket to the postseason for the first time since 2014 with a 4-1 win over the White Sox at Comerica Park. A.J. Hinch delivered the quote of the year to kickstart the celebration in the clubhouse: "When I asked you in the middle of the season, remember I asked you, what kind of team do you want to be? I guess you wanted to be a playoff team."
Oct. 2: Clutch swing from Andy Ibáñez sends Tigers past Astros in wild-card series
In Game 2 of the wild-card series, Andy Ibáñez hit a three-run double with two outs and the bases loaded in a four-run eighth inning for a 5-2 win over the Astros. The Tigers swept the Astros in the best-of-three wild-card series to win a playoff series for the first time since 2013, advancing to the AL Division Series. The Tigers also ended the Astros' run of seven consecutive appearances in the AL Championship Series.
Oct. 7: Kerry Carpenter blasts off vs. Emmanuel Clase
The Tigers secured a 3-0 win against the Guardians in Game 2 of the ALDS, with all three runs coming from Kerry Carpenter's three-run home run off Emmanuel Clase, who hadn't allowed a run since Aug. 30. "To do it off him is special," Carpenter said. "He's one of the best." The homer from Carpenter with two outs in the top of the ninth inning snapped a scoreless tie.
Oct. 12: Lane Thomas ends Tigers with grand slam off Tarik Skubal
The Tigers were slammed out of the postseason by the Guardians in the fifth inning in Game 5 of the ALDS, as Lane Thomas hit a grand slam off Tarik Skubal at Progressive Field in Cleveland. The Tigers ultimately lost, 7-3 . "It's one pitch," Skubal said. "I'd love to have it back." In the ALDS, the Tigers were ahead 2-1 in the best-of-five series but lost Games 4 and 5 to the Guardians.
Nov. 20: Tarik Skubal wins AL Cy Young Award — unanimously
Tarik Skubal won the AL Cy Young Award unanimously on his 28th birthday, receiving all 30 first-place votes. "How special is that, to be able to celebrate a Cy Young and me turning 28?" Skubal said. "I know age isn't a good thing in this game, but it was special, no doubt." He went 18-4 with a 2.39 ERA, 35 walks and 228 strikeouts across 192 innings in 31 starts, leading the AL in wins, ERA and strikeouts.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) celebrates as he walks off the mound after pitching against L. A. Dodgers during the fifth inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Friday, July 12, 2024.
Dec. 9: Tigers sign Alex Cobb
The Tigers signed Alex Cobb, an All-Star in 2023, to a one-year, $15 million contract on the first day of MLB's Winter Meetings. He contemplated retirement after the 2024 season because of recent injury struggles, but the Tigers surprised him. "Honestly, that was heavy on my mind after my last start," Cobb said. When healthy, Cobb profiles as an effective No. 3 starter.
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Dec. 27: Tigers sign Gleyber Torres
The Tigers signed Gleyber Torres, who spent the first seven seasons of his MLB career as the Yankees' second baseman, to a one-year, $15 million contract . At age 28, Torres is already looking forward to his next round of free agency after the 2025 season. "I was just telling my agents to look for a one-year deal," Torres said. He is seeking a contract that's more than $100 million , but first, he needs to improve his on-field performance.
Dec. 27: Colt Keith replaces Spencer Torkelson as first baseman
After signing Gleyber Torres, the Tigers moved Colt Keith to first base as the replacement for Spencer Torkelson. As a result, Torkelson is likely to wind up in Triple-A Toledo to start the 2025 season. In his three-year MLB career, Torkelson is a .221 hitter with a .693 OPS across 361 games, spanning 1,469 plate appearances. It seems like the beginning of the end for Torkelson in Detroit — if it's not already over.
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