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Baseball America identifies a pitching gap in Detroit's top-prospect pipeline despite strong hitting talent.
Malachi Witherspoon is named Tigers breakout prospect, though he has not yet pitched professionally.
The Tigers’ top-30 list is heavy on offense, with only one pitcher ranking in the top 10.
Jaden Hamm’s 4.88 ERA in Double-A Erie underscores pitching concerns.
Witherspoon’s pro debut potential is in question due to a flat fastball and spotty command.
Detroit’s next pitching prospects include Owen Hall and Andrew Sears with limited pro innings.
Ty Madden’s 2024 performance and rotator cuff injury in 2025 impact his upside.
The article stresses the risk of losing veteran arms after 2026 without a strong rotation pipeline.
Overall assessment cautions that Detroit’s pitching pipeline lags behind hitting.
The piece questions whether the Tigers can sustain a reliable rotation without new high-end arms.

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sports15h ago

Scherzer aims to pitch again in 2026, despite the slump in 2025, with teams weighing a one-year deal option.
Blue Jays could target Scherzer if Jose Berrios is traded or moved to the bullpen, creating a rotation spot.
Detroit Tigers could reunite Scherzer with the veteran in need of backend rotation depth in 2026.
Astros might add Scherzer amid questions about Framber Valdez’s future and rotation depth.
Royals could benefit from Scherzer as a stopgap to backfill rotation depth post-2025.
Nationals could consider Scherzer as a potential trade-deadline pickup despite not contending in 2026.
Scherzer’s 2025 stats show high ERA but notable postseason performance that keeps him in contention.
The report analyzes free-agent landing spots by projectting fits with teams seeking veteran rotation help.
Scherzer’s age (41 in 2026) is a factor in evaluating his next contract and role.

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sports14h ago

Cubs eye Kyle Finnegan as a cost-efficient bullpen option for 2026.
Finnegan shifted to a split-finger heavy mix in Detroit, boosting his performance.
His fastball sits at 96–97 mph with a plus shape, but the split finger reduced against metrics in Detroit.
The Tigers helped Finnegan change his pitch usage, influencing his breakout.
The Cubs view Finnegan as a potential back-end piece alongside Palencia and Maton.
Finnegan could be a steal of the offseason if momentum continues.
Finnegan's move to Detroit altered Cubs' perception of his value.
Wrigley Field's park factors are noted as favorable for Finnegan's potential value.
Finnegan's 2025 season featured improved numbers outside hard-hit rate.
Cubs would likely pursue Finnegan without a long-term multi-year deal.

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