Tigers make $11 million splash on pitcher
The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason looking to reinforce their bullpen after a decision involving veteran closer Kenley Jansen. Detroit declined Jansen’s $12 million club option and paid a $2 million buyout, sending him into free agency after one season with the organization. The move left the Tigers with an opening at the back of their […] The post Tigers make $11 million splash on pitcher…
In a significant offseason move, the Detroit Tigers inked top reliever Emilio Pagan to a one-year, $11 million contract extension. The veteran, who previously played for the Cincinnati Reds, had a stellar two-year stint in the Big League, posting a combined 57 saves over 2025 and 2026. Pagan's impressive season in 2026 included a sub-3.00 ERA, 32 saves, and a 2.88 ERA in 2025.
The Detroit Tigers had been looking to bolster their bullpen after declining Kenley Jansen's contract option and paying a $2 million buyout. With Pagan's addition, the Tigers are now set with a wealth of experienced relievers to prepare for the upcoming season.
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