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Standing (Division)Division Rank	2nd AL Central
WinsWins	87
LossesLosses	75
RunsRuns Scored	758
Runs AllowedRuns Allowed	691
Batting AverageBatting Average	.247
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Nick Martinez

FA Starting Pitcher #28

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Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports that the Tigers are among the teams interested in free agent right-hander Nick Martinez.

The Tigers seem intent on adding at least one more starting pitcher to their rotation mix before the 2026 season begins, but they appear to be shopping in the bargain bin. Petzold also notes that the Tigers have been linked to Chris Bassitt and Jose Quintana as well. The market has been remarkably slow to develop for Martinez and other mid-tier starting pitchers so far this winter.
Corey Julks

DET Left Fielder #32

Tigers signed OF Corey Julks to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Julks, 29, saw just 13 plate appearances at the big league level with the White Sox in 2025, going 3-for-12 (.250) with one RBI and three strikeouts. With a strong showing in Grapefruit League action, there’s a chance he could crack the Tigers’ Opening Day roster in a reserve role with the intention of mashing against left-handed pitching.
Phil Bickford

DET Relief Pitcher #51

Tigers signed RHP Phil Bickford to a minor league contract.

Bickford split last year between the Triple-A affiliates of the Cubs and Phillies, finishing with a 3.52 ERA and a 53/17 K/BB in 46 innings out of the pen. He has a 4.62 ERA in 189 innings as a major league reliever since debuting with the Brewers in 2020.
Bryan Sammons

DET Starting Pitcher #62

Tigers signed LHP Bryan Sammons to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training.

Sammons is a 30-year-old starter who made his MLB debut with the Tigers back in 2024, posting a 3.62 ERA and 18/9 K/BB ratio in 27 1/3 innings. He pitched in Japan in 2025, posting a 3.78 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and 73/40 K/BB ratio. He figures to just remain organizational depth for the Tigers.
Tarik Skubal

DET Starting Pitcher #29

Tarik Skubal filed at $32 million in arbitration, with the Tigers submitting a $19 million figure.

Good for Skubal actually daring to push some boundaries here in his final season before free agency. The back-to-back AL Cy Young Award winner is seeking a raise from the $10.15 million he earned last season. The Tigers filed just under the $19.75 million that David Price made in 2015, which is the record for an arbitration-eligible pitcher. Skubal’s $32 million submission would top Juan Soto’s $31 million earned in 2024 as the record for any arbitration-eligible player.
Tarik Skubal

DET Starting Pitcher #29

The Tigers were unable to reach a deal with LHP Tarik Skubal before the arbitration deadline.

This means that the two sides will go to an arbitration hearing. Each side will present the amount they are requesting/offering and why, and an independent hearing will determine which side ultimately wins. That will be the deal Skubal plays under, if he chooses, in 2026.
Kerry Carpenter

DET Right Fielder #30

Tigers signed OF Kerry Carpenter to a one-year, $3.275 million deal to avoid arbitration.

Carpenter had a strong 2025 season, hitting .252/.291/.497 with 26 home runs; however, injuries limited him to 130 games, and he’s never played over 130 games in his MLB career. He is also primarily a DH and will sit against left-handed pitchers sometimes, which saps some of his fantasy value.
Casey Mize

DET Starting Pitcher #12

Tigers signed RHP Casey Mize to a one-year, $6.15 million deal to avoid arbitration.

Mize pitched well overall in 2025, registering a 3.87 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and 139/36 K/BB ratio over 149 innings. He seemed to fade down the stretch, but that’s to be expected given how limited his workload had been by injuries over the last few seasons. He doesn’t miss enough bats to be a real fantasy asset, but he’s a good rotation option for the Tigers.
Spencer Torkelson

DET 1st Baseman #20

Tigers signed 1B Spencer Torkelson to a one-year, $4.075 million deal to avoid arbitration

After struggling so much in 2024 that he was sent to the minors, Torkelson rebounded in a big way in 2025, slashing .240/.333/.456 with 31 home runs and 78 RBI in 155 games for the Tigers. He may still never hit for a high batting average, and the strikeouts will remain a part of his game, but the power is very much for real, and he should continue to hit in the middle of the Tigers’ lineup.
Will Vest

DET Relief Pitcher #19

Tigers signed LHP Will Vest to a one-year, $3.95 million deal to avoid arbitration.

Vest was tremendous for the Tigers in 2025, recording 23 saves while posting a 3.01 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and a 75/22 K/BB ratio. Even with Kyle Finnegan returning and Kenley Jansen joining the bullpen, Vest should be in the mix for saves as the best left-handed reliever in the bullpen.