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 them free agents.
Contract Details
- Paul Sewald was set to earn $10 million in 2026 but will now receive a $1 million buyout instead.
- José Urquidy was due $4 million in 2025 with no buyout included in his contract.
Roster Considerations
The Tigers may still make additional roster moves, but after reinstating all players from the 60-day injured list, they will fall under the 40-man roster limit.
Pitching Staff
- 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.
Position Players
- 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.
Summary: The Tigers declined options on Urquidy and Sewald, freeing roster space as they prepare for the upcoming season while maintaining a substantial pitching and positional roster.