Tigers get another potential rotation target after Cubs’ mass pitching exodus

This Cubs starter just opted out of his deal, and the Tigers should be considering giving him a call.

By Katrina Stebbins · Motor City Bengals

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 10:55 AM

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Motor City Bengals argues the Tigers should target free agent starter Clay Holmes following his Cubs opt-out.
Holmes opted out of a $12 million salary for 2027 to become a free agent.
Cubs starter Matthew Boyd also opted out of a $15 million deal.

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Motor City Bengals suggests the Detroit Tigers should consider pursuing starting pitcher Clay Holmes in free agency. Holmes opted out of his Chicago Cubs contract, turning down a $12 million salary for 2027 following a season with a 3.29 ERA across 101 1/3 innings split between the New York Mets and Chicago.

The writer argues Holmes could provide veteran stability to a young Tigers rotation that includes Framber Valdez. With Holmes entering his age-34 season, the outlet suggests a short-term contract of around two years could align well with Detroit's opportunistic pitching approach.

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