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tigers Eye Potential Offseason Additions to Bolster ⁢Rotation adn ⁢Lineup

Detroit, MI – november 25, 2025 – As the Detroit Tigers ‍navigate the offseason following a promising 2025 campaign, General⁣ Manager Scott Harris‍ is reportedly exploring several ‍potential free ⁣agent and trade targets to address key areas of need, ⁤especially in bolstering ⁣the‌ pitching⁤ rotation and​ adding offensive firepower.With arbitration decisions looming for ‌current players,‌ the tigers are seeking strategic upgrades to maintain momentum and contend for⁢ a postseason berth in 2026.

The tigers, having reached ⁤a critical juncture ⁢in their rebuild, aim to transition from a developing team‌ to a consistent playoff contender. Addressing pitching depth and adding a ​proven ‌bat to the lineup are priorities. Several players, including those recovering from recent setbacks, present intriguing low-risk, high-reward opportunities. Here⁤ are ‌five‍ players the ⁤Tigers could target this offseason:

1. Nate Pearson (RHP,⁣ Free Agent): After battling‌ injuries throughout his career with‍ the Toronto Blue Jays, Pearson is poised to hit free agency. the 27-year-old possesses ⁣electric stuff, averaging​ 96.2⁤ mph with his fastball in limited appearances in 2025, and⁤ could thrive in a⁢ low-pressure ​environment with the Tigers. A minor league deal with an invitation to spring training could allow Detroit⁤ to assess his health ‌and ⁣potential without significant financial commitment.

2. Frankie ‌Montas (RHP, Free Agent): Montas, 31,‍ struggled after being traded to the New York Yankees in 2023‌ but showed flashes of his former self⁣ with the San Diego​ Padres in 2025, posting a ⁤4.04 ERA over 64.2⁢ innings. His ability​ to generate ground balls and experience as a ‌starter make him a potential back-end rotation piece.

3.​ Joc Pederson (OF/DH, Free Agent): ⁤ Pederson, 32, provides⁣ a left-handed power bat and valuable versatility.He hit.239 with 15 home runs for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2025.His experience and ability to play⁣ multiple positions ‍could be​ a valuable asset for the Tigers’ lineup.

4.José Abreu (1B, Free Agent): While ‍his ⁣2025 season with the Houston Astros was underwhelming, the 37-year-old Abreu remains a proven ⁣run producer with a ⁢track record of hitting for average ⁤and power. A short-term contract could provide ⁢a veteran presence and offensive boost at first base.

5.Alek Manoah (RHP, Free⁣ Agent): A 2022‌ All-Star, Manoah, 26, spent the entirety of the 2025 season in the minors following ‍Tommy John surgery in 2024. He posted a ⁤2.97 ERA with 18 walks ⁣and 30 strikeouts‌ over 33 innings in seven Triple-A starts. His sinker averaged 91.1 mph, down from 93.3 mph in 2022, but his slider generated a 37.8% whiff ⁢rate,‍ up⁣ from 31.8% in 2022. ​He is‍ likely ‌to draw a minor league contract with an invitation to ‍spring training,​ making him a low-risk option for the Tigers ​with ‍Opening Day roster upside. At his peak, he finished third​ in AL cy⁣ Young ⁣voting in 2022, behind onyl Justin Verlander and Dylan Cease.