The Tigers can improve in 2027 with targeted pitching additions and clearer lineup roles. Here are the moves Detroit should make and the temptations to avoid.
Detroit’s baserunning results exposed an offseason improvement opportunity as coaching roles remained unsettled and younger players gained responsibility.
His ability to strike out hitters and the dominance of his fastball and slider give him a case for more opportunities, although he still needs to improve his other pitches.
Lee showed offensive progress in 2026, becoming an important player against any pitching profile, but he still has adjustments to make beyond the offensive side.
