The first week of spring training and the Detroit Tigers are already dealing with injuries. Outfielder Akil Baddoo underwent surgery on Thursday after suffering a hamate hook fracture in his right hand, reports Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Baddoo, 26, wasn’t projected to make the 2025 Opening Day roster after being removed from the 40-man roster in the offseason. … [Read more...] about Injury Strikes Early for Tigers as Outfielder Undergoes Surgery
Tigers Pitcher Alex Cobb to Miss Opening Day with Hip Injury
The Detroit Tigers will be without right-handed pitcher Alex Cobb for Opening Day, as he has been sidelined with a right hip injury, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. The Tigers signed Cobb to a one-year, $15 million deal this offseason. He is expected to be out for about a month. Meanwhile, shortstop Javier Báez while still recovering from right hip surgery … [Read more...] about Tigers Pitcher Alex Cobb to Miss Opening Day with Hip Injury
Tigers Could Be Closing in on Another Free-Agent Deal
With two weeks until position players report to spring training, the clock is ticking on what could be a game-chaning move for the Detroit Tigers. After their surprising postseason appearance last year, the Tigers are aiming to take the next step in 2025. Even after securing their biggest offseason acquisition on Sunday, when they agreed to terms with right-hander Jack Flaherty … [Read more...] about Tigers Could Be Closing in on Another Free-Agent Deal
Starter Jack Flaherty Agrees to Two-Year Deal with Tigers
World Series champion right-hander Jack Flaherty will sign a two-year deal worth $25 million with the Detroit Tigers, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The 29-year-old right-hander went 6-2 for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second half of the 2024 season with a 3.58 ERA. Flaherty, who was acquired from the Tigers at the trade deadline, helped solidify a Los Angeles rotation … [Read more...] about Starter Jack Flaherty Agrees to Two-Year Deal with Tigers
Tigers Add Another Bullpen Weapon in Tommy Kahnle
The Detroit Tigers have added a hefty arm to their bullpen, signing right-hander Tommy Kahnle to a one-year, $7.75 million contract, per Jeff Passan. Kahnle, who has spent 6 of his 11 seasons with the New York Yankees, is coming off a career year. Across 42 2/3 innings, the 35-year-old pitched to a 2.11 ERA (196 ERA+) with 46 strikeouts in 2024. He topped it off in the … [Read more...] about Tigers Add Another Bullpen Weapon in Tommy Kahnle