Alex Cobb remains an MLB free agent ahead of playoff push
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 11:16 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
As of August 9, Alex Cobb, a former All-Star with the San Francisco Giants, is still an MLB free agent. Cobb, 38, did not play in the 2025 season due to injury while with the Detroit Tigers. With less than two months left in the season, his absence from a roster could impact teams looking to bolster their pitching staff as the playoffs approach. The San Francisco Giants are currently tied 1-1 in their series against the Detroit Tigers, with a decisive game scheduled for later today.
- •Alex Cobb is still available to sign with any MLB team.
- •Cobb did not play in the 2025 season due to injury.
- •The Giants and Tigers series is currently tied at 1-1.
- •The series finale will determine the winner of the matchup.
- 11:16 PMYahoo Sports — Former San Francisco Giants All-Star Is Still An MLB Free Agent
"On Sunday, the San Francisco Giants will finish their series with the Detroit Tigers at Oracle Park.The two teams are tied up at 1-1, so whoever wins on Sunday will take the series.Former SF Giants All-Star Is Still An MLB Free AgentWith less than two months left in the season, it’s worth noting that a […] The post Former San Francisco Giants All-Star Is Still An MLB Free Agent appeared first on HEAVY.
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