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Royals sign KC native Lange to bolster bullpen depth KANSAS CITY – The Royals signed right-hander Alex Lange to a one-year deal on Thursday night, bringing in the reliever with Kansas City ties...

NOVEMBER 21 • MLB.COM

Right-hander Alex Lange agrees to $900,000 deal with Royals, 2 days after he was released by Tigers

Alex Lange has agreed to a $900,000, one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, two days after the 30-year-old right-hander was released by the Detroit Tigers

NOVEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Set to sign with KC The Royals are signing Lange to a one-year contract, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lange spent his first five major-league seasons with Detroit and had his best year in 2023, when he logged 26 saves in 32 chances. However, the right-hander struggled in 2024 and was eventually sent down to the minors before suffering a season-ending lat surgery. The injury lingered into last season, and Lange pitched just one inning for the Tigers while spending most of his time after his recovery in Triple-A. Detroit released Lange on Tuesday, and he'll now get a chance to earn a role in the Royals' bullpen.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Tigers The Tigers released Lange on Tuesday.

Impact Lange passed through waivers after being designated for assignment and has now been cut loose. The 30-year-old led the Tigers with 26 saves in 2023 but dealt with injuries the last two seasons, most notably requiring right lat surgery. Lange is healthy now, and he could land a major-league deal with a new organization.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Scrubbed from 40-man roster The Tigers designated Lange for assignment Wednesday.

Impact The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for waiver claim Dugan Darnell. Lange recorded 26 saves for the Tigers in 2023 but was limited the last two seasons due to June 2024 right lat surgery. The 30-year-old has a career 27.2 percent strikeout rate but also a 13.5 percent walk rate. Lange is eligible for salary arbitration for the first time this offseason and should draw interest on waivers.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Five Former LSU Stars Prepared to Participate in 2025 MLB Playoffs The former LSU stars who are eligible to appear on 2025 MLB playoff rosters are 3B Alex Bregman of the Boston Red Sox, RHP Aaron Nola of the...

SEPTEMBER 29 • LSUSPORTS.NET

Tigers' slew of roster moves (including DFA) takes fans on emotional roller coaster The Tigers selected reliever Drew Sommers, optioned Alex Lange, and DFA'd Ryan Kreidler in a whirlwind of roster moves.

AUGUST 22 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Sent to Triple-A The Tigers optioned Lange to Triple-A Toledo on Friday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact The right-hander was reinstated from the 60-day IL this week and delivered a scoreless frame in his first MLB appearance since May of 2024, but he won't retain his spot in Detroit's bullpen. Drew Sommers was called up Friday to fill Lange's place on the roster.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers stick with Tommy Kahnle in bullpen, option Alex Lange for Drew Sommers Detroit Tigers reliever Tommy Kahnle owns a 5.10 ERA over 47⅔ innings in 50 games during the 2025 season, including 22 runs in his last 14⅓...

AUGUST 22 • FREEP.COM

AJ Hinch, Alex Lange prove how vital Tigers fans are to team success after Astros win Alex Lange was emotional about his first appearance for the Tigers in 14 months and credited fans for a warm welcome back.

AUGUST 19 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

After 453 days, Alex Lange returns to seal Tigers' win | Sporting News It was a long road to recovery, but Alex Lange finally took the mound last night vs. Houston.

AUGUST 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Former LSU pitching great returns to MLB after grueling injury recovery Former LSU pitcher Alex Lange is back in the big leagues. After a grueling 14-month recovery process following an intense procedure to resol...

AUGUST 19 • DEATHVALLEYVOICE.COM

Jack Flaherty's strong start, 4 homers lead Tigers to 10-0 rout of Astros

Jack Flaherty struck out nine batters in seven scoreless innings and the Detroit Tigers went on to beat the Houston Astros 10-0 on Monday night

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

'It felt like Christmas morning': Lange (lat surgery) rejoins Tigers after 14 months DETROIT -- The Tigers have made so many bullpen moves from series to series lately that the last spot has felt like a revolving door. With A...

AUGUST 18 • MLB.COM

Tigers pitcher returning from 15-month absence seems to be part of Scott Harris' plan The Tigers welcomed back reliever Alex Lange after a 15-month absence following lat surgery.

AUGUST 18 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Ready for 2025 debut The Tigers reinstated Lange (lat) from the 60-day injured list Monday.

Impact Lange will return to the Detroit bullpen for the first time since May 2024, after he's faced a long road back from the right lat surgery he underwent last July. The right-handed reliever has experienced a couple setbacks this season and had been pulled off a rehab assignment shortly before the All-Star break, but he returned to action for Triple-A Toledo on July 20 and allowed just one earned run in 6.2 innings over his final seven appearances to earn himself another opportunity with the big club. The Tigers opened up a spot in the bullpen and on the 26-man active roster for Lange by optioning left-hander Bailey Horn to Triple-A.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers activate Alex Lange from injured list; Bailey Horn optioned to Triple-A Toledo Detroit Tigers reliever Alex Lange is back with the team for the first time since May 22, 2024 after being activated from the injured list.

AUGUST 18 • FREEP.COM

Tigers activate Alex Lange off injured list for first time since June 2024 | Sporting News The Detroit Tigers activated Alex Lange off the injured list for the first time since June 2024.

AUGUST 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tigers start 3-game series against the Astros

The Detroit Tigers host the Houston Astros to begin a three-game series

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Tigers visit the Twins on 4-game road win streak

The Detroit Tigers hit the road against the Minnesota Twins aiming to extend a four-game road winning streak

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Tigers bring 3-game road win streak into game against the Twins

The Detroit Tigers hit the road against the Minnesota Twins trying to extend a three-game road winning streak

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Tigers visit the Twins to begin 4-game series

The Minnesota Twins begin a four-game series at home against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

White Sox and Tigers meet with series tied 1-1

Both the Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

White Sox host the Tigers to start 3-game series

The Chicago White Sox begin a three-game series at home against the Detroit Tigers on Monday

AUGUST 11 • Associated Press

Tigers square off against the Angels with series tied 1-1

Both the Detroit Tigers and the Los Angeles Angels are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

AUGUST 10 • Associated Press