UPDATE: The Detroit Tigers are on the brink of making pivotal roster decisions as free agency approaches. Teams can begin signing free agents at 5 p.m. ET on November 6, 2025, just days after the conclusion of the World Series. With nine players hitting the market, including key names like Gleyber Torres and Kyle Finnegan, fans are eager to weigh in on who should stay and who should go.
The Tigers face significant changes, with holes needing to be filled at every level. Torres, 29, who has been a standout second baseman for the team, is recovering from hernia surgery and aims to secure a lucrative deal this offseason. Acquired on a one-year, $15 million contract, his future with Detroit looks uncertain, especially with promising prospects like Colt Keith and Kevin McGonigle, the Tigers’ top prospect, ready to step up.
Meanwhile, Finnegan, a key relief pitcher who was acquired at the trade deadline, has also left fans questioning his future after battling injury. The 34-year-old Detroit native showed flashes of brilliance but struggled after a groin injury sidelined him in September. With the Tigers desperately needing bullpen reinforcements, a return for Finnegan makes sense—if the team is willing to meet his demands.
In addition to Torres and Finnegan, other notable free agents include Tommy Kahnle, Rafael Montero, Chris Paddack, José Urquidy, Paul Sewald, Tanner Rainey, and Alex Cobb. Each player’s future is now in limbo as the franchise navigates its offseason strategy.
Fans can voice their opinions on each player through polls linked in these updates. Should Finnegan stay or go? What about Torres? Engage with the polls to see real-time results and contribute your thoughts.
The upcoming decisions hold significant implications for the Tigers’ 2026 season. With a mix of veteran talent and emerging prospects, the team is at a crossroads that could define its trajectory for years to come.
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