Not a lot went right for the Tigers across the final month of the 2025 season. They had one lineup regular hit better than .300, hit .230 as a team and had a team ERA of 4.78.
One of the biggest reasons for that inflated ERA is due to the struggles of their bullpen, which posted a 4.58 ERA across the final month with eight losses and four blown saves.
While the Tigers bullpen responded with a 3.26 ERA in the postseason, two of their three losses to the Mariners in the American League Division Series, which shined a new light on their need for bullpen additions.