Infielder Andy Ibáñez played hero for the Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of the 2024 AL wild-card series against the Astros, but he won't return for 2026.

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Detroit got some good news earlier in the week. Gleyber Torres accepted the qualifying offer, which means he will return as the team's second baseman. The Tigers shuffled multiple players at third base a season ago. Colt Keith and Andy Ibanez each got work at the hot corner, but it was Zach McKinstry who emerged as the best option.

Troy Melton posted a 3-2 record with a 2.76 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP in 16 games (four starts) in the regular season.

DETROIT -- Longtime Detroit Tigers reliever Alex Lange, who was designated for assignment last week and then released on Tuesday, has quickly found a new home. In fact, he’s going home.

The Detroit Tigers are "targeting pitching depth early in free agency," according to ESPN's Kiley McDaniel. This comes as two-time reigning American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal is the source of frequent rumors and speculation.

The Tigers also non-tendered six pitchers who had already been designated for assignment and removed from the roster earlier this week: Right-handers Jason Foley, Dugan Darnell, Jack Little, Tyler Mattison and Tanner Rainey, and left-hander Sean Guenther.

The only reason he’s less likely than Anderson or Clark to be a factor in 2026 is the fact that he’s still catching and needs to keep working on his blocking and throwing mechanics. The bat has the potential to be the most impactful in the whole system, including McGonigle’s.