The Detroit Tigers have quite a bit of work to do this winter to maintain the level of production they have had over the last few seasons.
With a Tarik Skubal trade being a possibility and multiple players hitting free agency, it is time for the front office to put together an impressive roster that can compete in the American League once again. After back-to-back postseason exits in 2024 and 2025, there is still room to grow as a franchise.
One of the keys to doing so is moving on from players who likely will not have an impact in 2026, and freeing up roster spots to try and bring in new options.
One such example happened earlier in the year, when the Tigers designated Akil Baddoo for assignment. Baddoo had not played much at the MLB level in 2025 after an extremely promising year back in 2021, as had been the case since, with his production taking a substantial dip.
He would accept an outright assignment at the time, preparing to elect free agency once the season wrapped up. He did choose to do so back in October, and now, he will be signing in the National League with another squad in contention for a deep postseason run.
Where Did Former Tigers Outfielder Akil Baddoo Sign?