Detroit Tigers Decline Options on Two Veteran Pitchers
The Detroit Tigers have declined the club options on right-handed pitchers José Urquidy and Paul Sewald, making both free agents.
Contract Details
- Paul Sewald was set to earn $10 million in 2026 but will now receive a $1 million buyout and enter free agency.
- José Urquidy was due $4 million for 2025 with no buyout included in his deal.
Roster and Team Context
The Tigers may make further moves before the roster freeze, but they will be under the 40-man roster limit once all injured players return from the 60-day injured list.
Left-Handed Pitchers (6)
- Sean Guenther
- Tyler Holton
- Bailey Horn
- Brant Hurter
- Tarik Skubal
- Drew Sommers
Right-Handed Pitchers (17)
- Beau Brieske
- Jack Flaherty
- Jason Foley
- Sawyer Gipson-Long
- Brenan Hanifee
- Jackson Jobe
- Alex Lange
- Chase Lee
- Ty Madden
- Tyler Mattison
- Troy Melton
- Casey Mize
- Keider Montero
- Reese Olson
- Tanner Rainey
- Dylan Smith
- Will Vest
Catchers (2)
- Dillon Dingler
- Jake Rogers
Infielders (7)
- Javier Báez
- Jace Jung
- Andy Ibáñez
- Colt Keith
- Zach McKinstry
- Trey Sweeney
- Spencer Torkelson
Outfielders (7)
- Kerry Carpenter
- Riley Greene
- Jahmai Jones
- Justyn-Henry Malloy
- Parker Meadows
- Wenceel Pérez
- Matt Vierling
Both Urquidy and Sewald had only cameo roles in the Tigers’ 2025 season.
Author's summary: The Tigers declined options on pitchers Urquidy and Sewald, freeing roster space ahead of 2026 while managing their injured list returns carefully.
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