{
  "id": 19461419,
  "title": "Tigers make $11 million splash on pitcher",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/tigers-make-11-million-splash-on-pitcher",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-11T07:00:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tigers-11-million-splash-pitcher-070020168.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}