Tigers reliever Tanner Rainey elects free agency after being cut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 2:02 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Tanner Rainey has chosen free agency after being designated for assignment by the Detroit Tigers. The 33-year-old reliever was removed from the Tigers' 40-man roster and subsequently outrighted to Triple-A Toledo earlier this season. Rainey posted a 3.86 ERA over seven innings in the majors but struggled with control, walking eight batters against six strikeouts. His departure comes as the Tigers aim to address significant bullpen issues following a disappointing 2026 season, in which they finished 76-86. The organization may explore acquiring new pitching options during the offseason as part of an overall team rebuild.
- •Tanner Rainey designated for assignment on August 31.
- •Averaged 3.86 ERA over seven MLB innings in 2026.
- •Struggled with eight walks in six games before being cut.
- •Detroit aims to address bullpen shortcomings in offseason.
- 2:02 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers Veteran Reliever Makes Decision on His Future After Being Cut
"Veteran Detroit Tigers reliever Tanner Rainey has elected free agency after being designated for assignment. Here's what his departure means for Detroit.
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