Tigers focus on relief pitching as free agency begins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
On November 10, Tigers president Scott Harris addressed reporters at the GM meetings in Las Vegas. He emphasized the team's priority for the offseason is adding relief pitching, particularly players who can generate strikeouts. The Tigers' bullpen struggled in 2026, blowing half of its save opportunities and finishing with a 76-86 record. Harris highlighted the need for a veteran presence to improve the bullpen's performance and hinted at exploring various acquisition routes. The Tigers recently parted ways with closer Kenley Jansen and are looking to enhance their relief options ahead of the 2027 season.
- •Tigers' bullpen ranked bottom 10 in strikeouts last season.
- •Harris seeks swing-and-miss relief options and veteran leadership.
- •Tigers blew 32 of 64 save opportunities in 2026.
- •Kenley Jansen has been let go; restructuring bullpen is a priority.
- •Harris indicates pursuit of both established and emerging relief pitchers.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers' Scott Harris lays out top priority as free-agency gets moving
"Tigers president Scott Harris spoke with reporters for about an hour on Day 1 of the GM meetings in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
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