Tigers sign reliever Emilio Pagán ahead of free agency 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 8:53 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
The Detroit Tigers signed reliever Emilio Pagán to a one-year, $11 million contract on November 11, as MLB free agency begins to unfold. Following a 76-86 season and missing the playoffs in 2026, the Tigers aim to strengthen their pitching staff. President of baseball operations Scott Harris has expressed intentions to pursue more free-agent pitchers before a potential transaction freeze in early December. As the offseason progresses, the Tigers have a limited window of about two and a half weeks to make additional moves.
- •Tigers signed Emilio Pagán for $11 million on November 11.
- •Pagán had a 3.38 ERA with the Reds in 2026.
- •Scott Harris plans to target more free-agent pitchers.
- •MLB transaction freeze could occur in early December.
- •Tigers have about two and a half weeks for further signings.
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