DETROIT -- A few hours before the Tigers played their season finale last month, Gleyber Torres stood at his locker and reflected, not only on what he called an “awful” season of injuries for him but on a two-year Tiger…
The Detroit Tigers face key decisions regarding their pending free agents, including second baseman Gleyber Torres and right-handed pitcher Jack Flaherty, following the end of the World Series. Both players experienced injury-shortened 2026 campaigns after contributing significantly to the team's postseason run in 2025. With younger talent pushing for roster spots, Detroit may rely on internal replacements rather than re-signing their veteran free agents.
Torres could be replaced at second base by Hao-Yu Lee, while starting pitching depth, including Jackson Jobe and Framber Valdez, makes a reunion with Flaherty uncertain. Relievers Tyler Kinley, Burch Smith, and Tanner Rainey are also entering free agency, while the Tigers hold contract options on pitchers Drew Anderson and Kenley Jansen.
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