Detroit Tigers identified as top destination for Kevin Gausman this offseason

Bleacher Report has ranked the Detroit Tigers as the leading destination for pitcher Kevin Gausman as he prepares for free agency. The Tigers need to address their starting rotation after trading Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize, and with Justin Verlander's retirement. Gausman, 35, concluded the 2026 season with a 4.51 ERA while pitching for both the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs. While Scott Harris, the Tigers' president of baseball operations, has indicated a preference for building through player development, adding a mid-rotation starter like Gausman could be a strategic move for the team's needs following a 76-86 season.

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