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Former Detroit Tigers 30-Year-Old Outfielder Suddenly Becomes Free Agent

The Detroit Tigers finished this season with a 76-86 record and fourth in the American League Central.With this, the Tigers had an ugly 2026 season and will be looking to regroup next season. As a result, they should be a…

By Michael DeRosa · Heavy

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 6:40 PM

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Former Detroit Tigers outfielder Bligh Madris has officially elected free agency.
Madris hits the open market after spending the season with Triple-A Memphis.
He hit 16 home runs and recorded 61 RBI in 93 Triple-A games this year.

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Former Detroit Tigers outfielder Bligh Madris has officially elected free agency, according to MLB.com. The 30-year-old enters the open market following a season spent with Triple-A Memphis, where he appeared in 93 games and recorded 16 home runs, 61 RBI, and a .249 batting average.

Madris previously played 21 Major League games for Detroit during the 2024 season, batting .269 with one home run and five RBI. He remained in the Tigers' minor league system through parts of the 2025 season before being released in August 2025.

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