Detroit Tigers utility player Trei Cruz, a switch-hitting shortstop and center fielder, declined an invitation to the 2026 WBC from Team Canada.

DETROIT — A year ago, it appeared a foregone conclusion that Spencer Torkelson wouldn’t start the season as the Detroit Tigers’ everyday first baseman. It wasn’t even certain that he would make the Opening Day roster.

The Tigers reached the postseason in back-to-back years with 86 wins in 2024 and 87 wins in 2025, but they're expected to take a step back in 2026.

The Tigers' farm is led by a quartet of prospects considered by most evaluators among the top 100 in the game.

This offseason, Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers entered into disagreements over salary. However, it seems all that is coming to an end with the result close to being revealed.

Performance coach Shane Wallen moved on from Detroit Tigers after 3 seasons, replaced by Aaron Spano, who spent 9 seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Detroit Tigers weighing a shock split with an expensive slugger as trade rumors grow louder and front office eyes roster reset soon ahead

Here's a look at our first version of how the Detroit Tigers should fill their 2026 Opening Day roster, with less than 15 days until spring training.

DETROIT — Former Detroit Tigers right-handed reliever Derek Law has signed a minor-league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks as he works his way back from injury. Law, 35, missed nearly the entire 2025 season after tearing his right flexor tendon and undergoing surgery.