Tigers lost games 20 last season when leading in the 7th inning or later.
Emilio Pagan should be a HUGE boost to this bullpen who could not pitch in high leverage to save their lives.
Kevin McGonigle is your 2026 AL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR!
The last Tigers position player to win it was Lou Whitaker in 1978. 48 years later, Detroit has another.
Reese Olson has been activated off the IL
In 35 starts over the two seasons prior to his injury, Olson posted a 3.38 ERA and allowed just 0.60 HR per 9 innings.
The lowest rate of any Tiger starter in 2026.
The Detroit Tigers today made the following transactions:
- Exercised their 2027 club option for RHP Drew Anderson.
- Declined their 2027 club option for RHP Kenley Jansen.
- Signed RHP Jacob Waguespack to a one-year, $1.3 million guaranteed major league contract for the 2027 season with performance bonuses that could bring the total value to $1.5 million.
- Activated the following seven players off of the 60-day injured list: OF Kerry Carpenter, OF Parker Meadows, RHP Reese Olson, OF Wenceel Pérez, INF Trey Sweeney, RHP Will Vest and OF Matt Vierling.
On June 26, 2026, Colt Keith homered and circled the bases in 17.67 seconds.
The fastest Tiger Home Run Trot since they started tracking it (2016-2026).