This page will be updated throughout the offseason with the latest Tigers injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Jackson Jobe
Injury: Right UCL reconstruction
Expected return: Second half of 2026
Status: Scheduled to begin return-to-play throwing progression week of Dec. 15. Underwent Tommy John surgery on June 16. Dr. Keith Meister performed the surgery. (Updated Dec. 11)
RHP Reese Olson
Injury: Right shoulder strain
Expected return: Spring Training 2026
Status: Began a return-to-play throwing progression week of Dec. 9, according to Tigers. (Updated Dec. 11)
RHP Beau Brieske
Injury: Right forearm strain
Expected return: Spring Training 2026
Status: Completing an offseason throwing progression. (Updated Dec. 11)
RHP Ty Madden
Injury: Right rotator cuff strain
Expected return: Spring Training 2026
Status: Completing normal offseason strength and conditioning program after being cleared for full baseball activity. Expected to be fully ready for Spring Training. (Updated Dec. 11)
2B Gleyber Torres
Injury: Sports hernia surgery
Expected return: Spring Training 2026
Status: Cleared for all baseball activities along with normal offseason training. (Updated Dec. 11)
SS Bryce Rainer (Tigers' No. 4 prospect, MLB No. 37 overall)
Injury: Dislocated right shoulder
Expected return: Spring Training 2026
Status: Underwent season-ending surgery after dislocating his shoulder diving back to first base in a June 3 game for Single-A Lakeland. Expected to be a full participant in Spring Training. (Updated Nov. 4)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Jan. 6
• OF Justyn-Henry Malloy: Traded to the Rays for cash considerations
Dec. 20
• RHP Kyle Finnegan: Signed to two-year, $19 million contract with $10 million mutual option for 2028 More >>
• OF Justyn-Henry Malloy: Designated for assignment
Dec. 17
• RHP Kenley Jansen: Signed to one-year, $11 million contract with $12 million club option for 2027 More >>
• LHP Sean Guenther: Signed to Minor League contract
• RHP Jack Little: Signed to Minor League contract
• RHP Cole Waites: Signed to Minor League contract
Dec. 16
• RHP Drew Anderson: Signed to one-year, $7 million contract with $10 million club option for 2027 More >>
Dec. 12
• LHP Johan Simon: Acquired from Blue Jays in exchange for RHP Chase Lee