{
  "id": 19504572,
  "title": "Scott Harris Responds to Riley Greene Trade Rumors at MLB GM Meetings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/scott-harris-responds-to-riley-greene-trade-rumors-at-mlb-gm-meetings",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-11T14:11:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/scott-harris-responds-riley-greene-141159781.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Riley Greene, the Detroit Tigers' All-Star outfielder, has become a topic of trade speculation at the MLB General Managers Meetings in Las Vegas. Industry executives have mentioned Greene's name as a potential trade candidate, according to MLB Network insider Jon Morosi.\n\nWhen asked about the possibility by Morosi on Tuesday, November 10, Tigers President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris expressed that the team is focused on keeping Greene as a vital part of their middle-of-the-order lineup. Harris stated, \"We love Riley. I'm focused on Riley being a big part of the middle of our order and he makes us better in a bunch of different ways.\"\n\nThis response does not necessarily mean Greene is set for a trade, but it does indicate that Harris is not completely ruling it out. Greene, who is 26 years old, had a strong 2026 season with the Tigers. As a three-time All-Star, he hit .280 with 21 home runs, 75 RBIs, and a .844 OPS, making him one of Detroit's most established offensive weapons. Despite a slight decline in power numbers during the 2025 season, Greene's improved plate discipline made him a more complete offensive player.\n\nThe timing of the trade rumors is particularly notable because Harris recently emphasized Greene's importance to the Tigers' lineup during discussions about a potential contract extension. Greene remains under team control through the 2028 season, providing Detroit with time to decide if a long-term agreement is feasible. However, his status as a valuable trade asset increases if another team makes a compelling offer.\n\nTrading Greene would undoubtedly be a significant move for the Tigers, who are looking to make strides in 2027. Greene is still a key offensive player for the team and a part of its young core. Moreover, the Tigers now possess a strong group of outfield talent, including Max Clark, which has sparked questions about possible outfield trade moves. For Scott Harris, keeping an open mind to trade offers is a standard part of managing a baseball team. However, there has been no confirmed report that the Tigers are actively engaging in negotiations to trade Greene. This situation warrants close monitoring as the offseason continues.",
  "summary": "Detroit Tigers president Scott Harris addresses Riley Greene trade rumors at the MLB GM Meetings. Could the All-Star outfielder be moved?",
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  "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."
}