Tigers release pitcher Sean Guenther after injury-plagued season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 7:30 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Detroit Tigers released left-handed pitcher Sean Guenther on August 3, 2026, following an injury-affected season. Guenther spent much of the year on the minor league injured list and last played in May. He recorded a 5.40 ERA in 16 2/3 innings with Triple-A and did not make a major league appearance this season. Guenther previously had success in 2024, contributing to Detroit's playoff push, but struggled to maintain his performance in subsequent seasons. He is now a free agent and eligible for signing with another team.
- •Guenther was released by the Tigers after an injury-hit 2026 season.
- •He spent most of the season on the minor league injured list.
- •In 2024, he posted a strong 0.86 ERA in 17 appearances.
- •He has become a free agent and may sign with a new team.
- •Guenther was previously drafted by the Marlins in 2017.
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"The Tigers released left-hander Sean Guenther after an injury-hit 2026 season, making the former bullpen contributor a free agent.
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