The Detroit Tigers have extended a one-year, $22.025 million qualifying offer to free-agent second baseman Gleyber Torres, opening the door for a potential reunion in 2026. It's a move that sits at the crossroads of the franchise's long-term plan and its short-term impatience to win – and one that has left fan reactions deeply mixed.
Scott Harris and A.J. Hinch have spent three seasons rebuilding the Tigers around young, controllable talent – Riley Greene, Colt Keith, Dillon Dingler, etc. – while keeping payroll flexibility.
They’ve signaled that any major spending must fit their timeline, not just patch a hole.