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The Tigers are interested in adding a late-inning reliever who has experience as a closer, . Petzold identifies top unsigned reliever as one of a number of bullpen targets in whom the Tigers have shown interest. Spending on relief pitching has picked up this month. Estvezs own market . Petzold writes that the Tigers are among six teams still in the mix for the hard-throwing righty. USA Todays Bob Nightengale reported yesterday that the Reds remain in contact with Estvezs camp. He was also linked to the Cubs who are themselves evaluating a number of late-game options last week. The Diamondbacks and Braves are among other teams known to be seeking relief help, though neither has been linked to Estvez specifically. The 32-year-old has been a reliable back-end option for the Angels and Phillies over the last two years. He turned in a 3.90 ERA with 31 saves and a plus 27.8% strikeout rate for the Halos in 2023. He was off to an even stronger start last year, working to a 2.38 ERA while fanning 25.8% of batters faced through the trade deadline. Los Angeles dealt Estvez to the Phillies for a pair of well-regarded pitching prospects. His finish in Philadelphia was more solid than Jeremy Lamb Jersey great. While he turned in a 2.57 ERA acro s 21 frames for the Phils, Estvezs strikeout percentage dropped to a mediocre 20.5% clip. Despite the middling finish, Estvez still has a solid case for a three-year deal in the $30MM range. , , and are other free agent relievers with varying degrees of closing experience. ( is also technically unsigned but seems to be headed to the Dodgers.) Jansen and Robertson could command eight-figure guarantees. Finnegan is likely to sign for somewhere below the $8.6MM which he was projected to make in arbitration before he was non-tendered by the Nationals. He should command more than $5MM, though. Kimbrel would be a rebound flier after posting a 5.33 ERA for the Orioles last year. Petzold writes that the Tigers action in the relief market has been held up by extended free agency. Detroit has been one of the top four suitors for the star third baseman. Petzold reported earlier this week that talks were at a standstill, though, and the Astros have seemingly made a renewed push to bring him back. That doesnt mean a move to Detroit is off the table, but it leaves the Tigers in something of a holding pattern. According to Petzold, the Tigers are unlikely to land Bregman and a top reliever. He suggests theyd be more motivated to spend on a closer if Bregman signs elsewhere, which would lead them to look at a much lower tier of free agent hitter. A few teams have moved to prioritizing the bullpen with the hitting market have slowed down. The Tigers may eventually need to do the same or risk their top relief targets signing while they await Bregmans decision. T. J. Leaf Jersey |
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