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Tigers Projected to Target $185 Million Veteran Pitcher

The Detroit Tigers are being linked to a trade involving a former Cy Young Award winner to help boost their starting rotation.

By Christopher Moore · Heavy

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 3:19 PM

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Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report projects the Detroit Tigers will target Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom in a trade.
The proposed deal would see Detroit acquire the veteran starter via trade for the final year of his contract.
Jacob deGrom is set to earn $37 million in 2027, the final guaranteed season of his $185 million contract.

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Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller projects the Detroit Tigers will target Texas Rangers veteran ace Jacob deGrom via trade this winter. After finishing with a losing record in 2026 following the departure of Tarik Skubal, Detroit is viewed as an ideal landing spot to pursue the two-time Cy Young Award winner to headline its rotation.

The 38-year-old pitcher is entering the final guaranteed season of his five-year, $185 million contract, carrying a $37 million salary for 2027 and a club option for 2028. Christopher Moore notes that Texas may consider shedding salary via trade after missing the postseason, while Detroit possesses payroll flexibility.

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