During All-Star Game weekend, it was reported that the Detroit Tigers have interest in two AL Central rivals to bolster their bullpen. Several outlets, including Bob Nightengale, have reported that the Tigers are one of several teams interested in Minnesota’s Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax, two right-handed leverage relievers.
In either case, the fit is fairly obvious. The Tigers’ relief corps has been middle of the pack at best in most stats, generally lower, this season. That includes a 4.12 ERA (21st), 4.18 FIP (22nd), 0.4 WAR (26th), and a staggering 19.6% strikeout rate (28th).