With the third overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, the Detroit Tigers selected right-handed starter Jackson Jobe, and he has lived up to the hype ever since. Only needing 58 starts during his minor-league career, Jobe had 261 strikeouts in 233 innings pitched, with a career ERA of 2.97 and 1.137 WHIP. Jobe made his MLB debut last season with the Detroit Tigers, only pitching 5 … [Read more...] about The Tigers Have a Special One in Jackson Jobe
Tarik Skubal Likely to Secure Major Contract Extension with Tigers
Coming off a unanimous American League Cy Young Award win, Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal could sign the largest contract extension in franchise history. A potential trade candidate at last year’s deadline, Tarik Skubal helped lead a late-season surge that sent the Tigers to their first postseason in 10 years. Now, the reigning American League Cy Young winner is estimated to … [Read more...] about Tarik Skubal Likely to Secure Major Contract Extension with Tigers
Tigers Sign Former Astros Right-Hander to One-Year Deal
The Detroit Tigers are adding more pitching depth by signing former Houston Astros right-hander José Urquidy to a one-year, $1 million contract with an incentive-laden $4 million club option for 2026. Urquidy, who underwent Tommy John surgery on June 5, has been placed on the 60-day injured list as he continues his rehab. While a return later this season isn’t out of the … [Read more...] about Tigers Sign Former Astros Right-Hander to One-Year Deal
Tigers Utility Player to Miss Opening Day
The Detroit Tigers’ injury woes continue with utility player Matt Vierling to miss Opening Day with a shoulder injury. According to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press, the injury is a strained rotator cuff muscle in his right shoulder. He will be sidelined for about three weeks to heal the injury and won’t take on the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 27th. After this, his … [Read more...] about Tigers Utility Player to Miss Opening Day
Tigers Infielder Javier Báez Returning From IL
Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez is set to return from the injured list and will make his spring training debut this Friday. Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports that the two-time All-Star has finished his rehab from his right hip surgery. He is set to be the designated hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. The Tigers have been hit early with the injury … [Read more...] about Tigers Infielder Javier Báez Returning From IL