Detroit — It appears Brad Ausmus will return to manage the Tigers for a fourth season.
A source close to the negotiations between general manager Al Avila and Ausmus told The News late Tuesday that the club had agreed to exercise its option and give Ausmus a fourth year.
The Tigers would not confirm anything Tuesday night, but an announcement is expected soon, possibly as early as Wednesday.
Ausmus posted a 250-234 record in his first three seasons. After he led the Tigers to a fourth straight Central Division title in 2014, they fell to last place in 2015.