The Detroit Tigers have had quite the eventful offseason in Al Avila’s first winter in charge. Detroit made big splashes with the signing Justin Upton as well as Jordan Zimmermann. Both received significant contracts that could end up as steals. However, Avila’s best work may have come in the bullpen.
Avila inherited a statistically dreadful bullpen, and worked wonders.
New Arrivals
Francisco Rodriguez was the first arrival. The veteran closer was acquired via trade with the Milwaukee Brewers for blocked infield prospect Javier Betancourt.