There were plenty of big storylines in 2025 for the Detroit Tigers. Tarik Skubal somehow besting his 2024 performance was one. The Tigers blowing a 15.5-game lead in the AL Central to back into the playoffs as a wild card team was another. But in the big stories, some more under-the-radar developments came to pass that will have big implications for 2026.
Taking note of these developments will inform us where the Tigers' needs actually lie, but also inform us of what to expect (or not expect) from the front office moving forward. It's clear the Tigers have their sights on another successful campaign in 2026, but what they do to get there is where these developments can shed some light.