The Detroit Tigers made their first official signing of the 2025-26 offseason on Friday, inking right-handed pitcher Sammy Zarraga to a minor league contract.
Zarraga is a 20-year-old right-handed pitcher, listed at 6′1″ and 175 lbs. He played for the Cardenales and Dream Team Academies in Venezuela and is a very early-stage prospect – likely a “project” rather than a near-MLB arm right away.
By signing Zarraga, the Tigers are clearly investing in their pitching pipeline. Even though he’s far from the majors, adding young arms helps build depth in the system.