The Tigers have signed reliever Tommy Kahnle to a one-year, $7.75 million contract, ending—at least for now—his third stint with the Yankees. New York loses one of its most reliable postseason arms from 2024.
Not everyone is thrilled about the move. The Detroit Free Press isn’t impressed, citing concerns about Kahnle’s control and durability:
"The first red flag: His walk rate has been below average in each of the past two seasons, at 11.5% in 2023 and 10.6% in 2024. The second red flag: Kahnle, who underwent Tommy John surgery in August 2020, has missed at least two months in each of the past three seasons with arm injuries."
Clearly, DFP isn’t a fan. But personally? I like Kahnle. I was hoping the Yankees would bring him back.
Meanwhile, the Tigers have been busy this offseason, adding three free agents—all on one-year deals. Along with Kahnle, they signed right-hander Alex Cobb and infielder Gleyber Torres to contracts worth $15 million each.
Best of luck to Tommy!
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