"It's a relatively thin group after MLB's best pitcher. Olson missed most of the second half with a shoulder injury. Mize had an All-Star first half but was up-and-down later in the season. While Flaherty's strikeout and walk profile remained strong, he's coming off his second upper-4.00s ERA in three seasons. Anderson has started two MLB games and hasn't pitched in the majors in five years. Melton has mid-rotation upside but worked mostly out of the bullpen as a rookie."
"They'd be in better position if they add a low-variance veteran arm whom they can trust to provide league average innings. Bassitt and Giolito are at the higher end of that tier and would be locked into rotation spots. Martinez and Quintana could pitch at the back of the rotation or work out of the bullpen in a multi-inning role."
The Tigers are pursuing a mid-tier starting pitcher and have been linked to Chris Bassitt, Lucas Giolito, Nick Martinez, and Jose Quintana. Detroit signed KBO returnee Drew Anderson to a $7MM deal and retained Jack Flaherty via a $20MM player option. The projected rotation behind Tarik Skubal and Reese Olson includes Anderson, Flaherty, Mize, and potential competition from Troy Melton or Keider Montero, with Jackson Jobe expected to return midseason. Injuries and inconsistent performances have left rotation depth thin, increasing interest in a low-variance veteran who can reliably provide league-average innings and multi-inning flexibility.
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