The Detroit Tigers have added a 10-year Major League Baseball pitcher on a deal worth roughly $11 million during the offseason, according to a report from Heavy.com published November 11, 2026. The signing bolsters Detroit's pitching depth ahead of the 2027 season.
The report by Jackson Kruse did not specify the pitcher's name in the available text. A photograph accompanying the story showed Cincinnati Reds reliever Emilio Pagan celebrating a victory at Great American Ball Park on September 6, 2026, though the image does not confirm Pagan as the player acquired by the Tigers.
The Tigers' front office has been active in reshaping the roster this winter, targeting experienced arms to complement a young core. Financial terms of the agreement were described as approximately $11 million, suggesting a one-year contract or a multi-year deal with a modest average annual value.
