Tigers consider closers Bednar and Fairbanks for 2027 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The Detroit Tigers are evaluating options for a new closer ahead of the 2027 MLB season. Following a frustrating 2026 campaign, where late-inning issues hindered performance, the team is targeting David Bednar and Pete Fairbanks as potential candidates. Bednar, with over 140 career saves, is noted for his ability in high-pressure situations. While Fairbanks presents a different profile, both could enhance a bullpen that needs reliability. Financial flexibility may allow the Tigers to pursue one of these pitchers without impacting other roster improvements. However, no formal interest has been reported at this stage.
- •Tigers eye a new closer after 2026 struggles.
- •David Bednar has over 140 career saves.
- •Current financial flexibility may aid in free agency.
- •Detroit's bullpen instability was a factor in the prior season.
- •No active pursuit of Bednar or Fairbanks reported.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — 2 Proven Closers Emerge as Potential Tigers Targets for 2027
"The Detroit Tigers could search for a new closer this offseason, and David Bednar and Pete Fairbanks have emerged as two potential targets.
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