"General manager Jeff Greenberg said at this week's GM Meetings that the Tigers "are going to prioritize pitching" in the months ahead, even after Jack Flaherty's decision to exercise his $20MM player option filled one rotation spot next season ( link via Evan Woodbery of MLive.com). Greenberg added that the Tigers are open to further rotation additions and "certainly" need to address their bullpen."
"Mize and Flaherty both had some struggles down the stretch in 2025. Olson's season ended in late July after just 13 (excellent) starts, as a shoulder strain sent him to the shelf for the remainder of the season. If each of Skubal, Flaherty, Olson and Mize is healthy and in peak form, the Detroit rotation would be among the best in the sport, but a World Series hopeful can't necessarily afford to bank on that."
The Tigers reached the postseason in consecutive seasons but face offseason work as several key free agents hit the market. General manager Jeff Greenberg prioritized pitching and indicated openness to rotation additions while emphasizing bullpen needs. Jack Flaherty exercised a $20MM option, joining Tarik Skubal and Reese Olson in the projected rotation. 40-man roster candidates for the fifth spot include Troy Melton, Keider Montero and Sawyer Gipson-Long. Prospect Jackson Jobe remains unavailable after mid-June Tommy John surgery. David Mize and Flaherty struggled late in 2025; Olson missed the season after a July shoulder strain. Kyle Finnegan is a free agent, creating bullpen urgency.
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