Detroit Tigers Predicted to Sign World Series Champion Reliever to $22M Deal

The Detroit Tigers should look to be active this offseason as they look to get back into playoff contention.

By Cole Shelton · Heavy

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 11:29 PM

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MLBTradeRumors analyst Anthony Franco predicts the Detroit Tigers will sign reliever Bryan Abreu to a two-year, $22 million deal.
The predicted permanent free-agent signing would bring the 2022 World Series champion from the Houston Astros to Detroit.
Abreu posted a 6-4 record with a 3.73 ERA during the 2026 MLB season.

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MLB analyst Anthony Franco of MLBTradeRumors predicts the Detroit Tigers will sign free agent reliever Bryan Abreu to a two-year, $22 million contract. The former Houston Astros pitcher is seen as a potential high-leverage bullpen addition for Detroit following an inconsistent 2026 campaign.

Abreu, who won the World Series with Houston in 2022, recorded a 6-4 record with a 3.73 ERA last season while experiencing diminished fastball velocity. Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris stated the club will prioritize player development over major free-agent spending, though Detroit could target supplemental bullpen pieces.

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