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Brendan White - Back with Detroit on MiLB deal The Tigers re-signed White to a minor-league contract on Dec. 13.

Impact White was non-tendered by Detroit last month but is back in the organization on a minors pact. The 26-year-old missed much of the 2024 season with elbow problems and underwent hydrodissection in August for nerve issues. White will be healthy for spring training and will likely begin the 2025 season in the Triple-A Toledo bullpen.

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2025 MLB free-agent rumors: Nolan Arenado turns down trade to Astros

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2025 MLB free-agent rumors: Nolan Arenado turns down trade to Astros

Ryan Miller - Heads to Detroit as NRI The Tigers signed Miller to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Miller, who turns 29 in March, got into 13 games with the Angels in 2024, posting a 4.15 ERA and 11:8 K:BB over 13 innings. The right-handed reliever will compete for a spot in Detroit's bullpen but will likely begin the 2025 season at Triple-A Toledo.

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Akil Baddoo - Stays with Tigers Baddoo cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday.

Impact Baddoo will remain within the Tigers organization after being designated for assignment Dec. 10. 2024 was the outfielder's worst season yet in the majors, recording a .521 OPS and just five RBI across 82 plate appearances. The 26-year-old may factor to be a four-A player as he has posted a .802 OPS in 123 games for Triple-A Toledo since the 2022 season.

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How Detroit Tigers Can Still Make Huge Splash Without Signing Alex Bregman The Detroit Tigers are moving through the offseason in free agency to this point without any transactions for fans to be supremely excited a...

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Brian Serven - Receives NRI from Detroit The Tigers signed Serven to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Aram Leighton of Just Baseball reports.

Impact Serven, 29, slashed .159/.243/.222 in 28 games with the Blue Jays this past season. It's possible he could win the backup catcher job in Detroit behind Jake Rogers if the Tigers want to give Dillon Dingler a little more seasoning in the minors.

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Eight MLB burning questions/predictions post-winter meetings

After a busy winter meetings in Dallas, several high-profile free agents and trade candidates are still available. Here are educated guesses...

Eight MLB burning questions/predictions post-winter meetings

Tigers have reportedly 'kicked the tires' on $66 million free agent | Sporting News Hot on the heels of their stunning run to the American League Division Series, the Detroit Tigers have shown interest in one of the most in-...

DECEMBER 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Reasons Why Detroit Tigers Signing of Pitcher Alex Cobb Is Head-Scratching Decision Coming into the MLB offseason, there were a few clear areas of need that the Detroit Tigers were going to look to address. Chief among them...

DECEMBER 13 • SI.COM

Dodgers $115 million World Series star predicted to defect to Tigers in free agency | Sporting News Will the Los Angeles Dodgers lose one of their key pieces from their championship run to the Detroit Tigers?

DECEMBER 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tigers join Dodgers, Padres in pursuit of Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki | Sporting News As more and more Japanese players make an impact in the majors, teams like the Detroit Tigers are going all in.

DECEMBER 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rocky Colavito, 9-time MLB All-Star and popular Cleveland athlete, dies at 91

Rocky Colavito, a wildly popular outfielder who was involved in one of the most debated trades in Cleveland sports history, has died

Rocky Colavito, 9-time MLB All-Star and popular Cleveland athlete, dies at 91

Tigers sign RHP Alex Cobb to one-year, $15M deal The Detroit Tigers signed veteran right-hander Alex Cobb to a one-year, $15 million deal plus incentives on Tuesday.According to the Tigers,...

DECEMBER 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tigers sign RHP Alex Cobb to one-year, $15M deal The Detroit Tigers signed veteran right-hander Alex Cobb to a one-year, $15 million deal plus incentives on Tuesday.According to the Tigers,...

DECEMBER 11 • SACBEE.COM

Detroit Tigers sign RHP Alex Cobb to $15 million, 1-year contract

Alex Cobb has signed a $15 million, one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers, adding a veteran right-hander to the team’s rotation

DECEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Akil Baddoo - Pushed off 40-man The Tigers designated Baddoo for assignment Tuesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact With the signing of Alex Cobb becoming official Tuesday, the Tigers needed to create room on their 40-man roster, so Baddoo will end up as the roster casualty. Baddoo slashed just .137/.220/.301 in 31 big-league games last season, though his .758 OPS and 29 stolen bases in Triple-A could be enough to attract attention from another organization.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Cobb - Official with Tigers Cobb passed his physical with the Tigers on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact The Tigers agreed to a one-year contract with Cobb on Monday, which includes $15 million for 2025 with incentives of $1 million for 140 innings pitched and another million for 150 innings pitched. He dealt with injuries in 2024, but was able to put up consecutive seasons of at least 149.2 innings from 2022 to 2023.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Lange - Participates in throwing program Lange (lat) is playing catch from 120 feet, three times per week.

Impact Lange underwent surgery on his right lat in June, which forced him to miss the remainder of the 2024 campaign. The right-hander's ability to be playing catch at this point is a positive sign for his chances to participate in spring training in a couple months. Lange appeared in 21 games out of the bullpen with Detroit last season, producing a 4.34 ERA and 1.77 WHIP with 21 strikeouts over 18.2 innings and he figures to operate in a similar role in 2025.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Mattison - To begin bullpen progressions Mattison (elbow) has been cleared to begin his bullpen progressions this week.

Impact Mattison is working his way back from UCL reconstruction surgery and is moving in the right direction. The team doesn't expect the right-hander to be ready for game action until June, but his status will be worth monitoring as he clears obstacles in his rehab.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sawyer Gipson-Long - Continues throwing program Gipson-Long (elbow) is playing catch from 120 feet, three times a week.

Impact Gipson-Long underwent Tommy John surgery in April and then hip surgery in July, both of which he's slowly been working his way back from. The right-hander started four games with Detroit in 2023, producing a 2.70 ERA and 1.10 WHIP with 26 strikeouts over 20 innings and he figures to have a role with the Tigers in 2025, once healthy.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Javier Báez - Begins running program Baez (hip) has initiated a running progression and is expected to start light defensive drills this week.

Impact Baez is working his way back from the arthroscopic surgery he underwent on his right hip in early September. The 32-year-old is expected to have a role with the Tigers in 2025, but it's unclear if he'll be a lock to crack the starting lineup on a nightly basis. Baez will likely ramp his activity in the coming months and he has previously been described to have a "fighting chance" at being ready to go for Opening Day in late March according to Detroit's president of baseball operations Scott Harris.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers Exec Awkwardly Responds to Reported Interest in Paul Goldschmidt Live on Air Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris was put on the hot seat.

DECEMBER 10 • SI.COM

Jace Jung - Undergoes wrist surgery Jung underwent a minimally invasive surgical procedure on his right wrist in October, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Jung had been dealing with right wrist inflammation late in the season and the 24-year-old is expected to be ready to go for spring training in February. Jung appeared in 34 games with the Tigers during the 2024 regular season, producing a .241 average with five doubles, three RBI and 14 runs scored over 79 at-bats. Manager A.J. Hinch noted Monday that Jung will be given an opportunity to win a job during spring training, and he'll see work at third base, second base and in the designated hitter slot, per Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Justyn-Henry Malloy - Trying out first base The Tigers have asked Malloy to get work at first base during the spring, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Mallow played strictly in the outfield during the 2024 campaign, but Detroit has its sights set on increasing flexibility throughout the roster heading into 2025. Colt Keith will also see time at first base during the spring, which would increase the number of infield combinations available for the club if this idea pans out.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Colt Keith - Getting work at first base Detroit has asked Keith to take grounders at first base this spring, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact This doesn't necessarily mean that Keith will see time during the 2025 campaign at first base, but if he fares well enough at first during the spring, it would give the Tigers more infield flexibility. Justyn-Henry Malloy was also asked to try his hand at first base, so the general focus around the organization appears to be increasing the number of potential infield combinations.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE