Tanner Rainey enters free agency after two seasons with Tigers

Tanner Rainey, the veteran right-hander, has opted for free agency after two seasons with the Detroit Tigers, effective October 2. During his time with the Tigers, Rainey made six appearances in 2026, posting a 3.86 ERA over seven innings, with control issues evident in eight walks. Most of his season was spent with Triple-A Toledo, where he recorded a 3.40 ERA across 47⅔ innings. Rainey's past experience includes a notable role with the Washington Nationals, including pitching in their 2019 World Series team. As Detroit assesses its bullpen options for the future, Rainey seeks a new opportunity to leverage his strikeout potential in the major leagues.

• 6:44 PMYahoo Sports — Former Tigers pitcher enters free agency after 2 seasons with the organization