Two seasons ago the Detroit Tigers finished below .500, taking fifth in the division. Last season Detroit narrowly missed the playoffs by losing to their division rival, Cleveland Indians, to wrap up the 2016 season and finish with a record of 86-75, second in the AL Central.
Despite veteran closer Francisco Rodriguez finishing fifth in the majors with 44 saves last season, and only 5 blown saves, 2017 brings a new set of question marks to Detroit’s bullpen.
It appears as though manager Brad Ausmus will keep Rodriguez’ innings the same.