The Detroit Tigers have the best record in the American League and look poised for another deep playoff run, thanks in large part to some of the pending free-agent role players they added to bolster their depth in 2025.
These players have given the Tigers exactly what they needed during the 2025 campaign, from stability and mentorship to spark and versatility. But with factors like age and a limited ceiling making them short-term solutions only, they don't fit the 2026 plan for a Tigers team with a rebuild-to-contender arc that demands younger, long-term pieces.
3 upcoming Tigers free agents who have been good but don't need to be re-signed
Tommy Kahnle
The Tigers signed Tommy Kahnle to a one-year, $7.