Detroit — Veteran starting catcher, check.
Veteran starting pitcher, check.
Tigers general manager Al Avila continues to make good on his vow to be aggressive this offseason.
After trading for catcher Tucker Barnhart, the Tigers Monday morning reached an agreement with veteran left-handed starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez on a five-year deal that will pay him at least $77 million, with a chance to opt out after two seasons.
He will also be able to earn an additional $3 million in incentives.
The agreement, which is pending medicals, was first reported by The Athletic and Jon Heyman.