The Detroit Tigers are searching for a veteran starting pitcher in free agency to help anchor a young rotation under new manager AJ Hinch.
That's led to the organization's interest in right-hander Taijuan Walker, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi. The 28-year-old pitched for the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays in the 2020 season, posting a combined 2.70 ERA in 53u2153 innings.
[ Detroit Tigers' free agency: 10 potential names for short-term contracts to survive 2021 ]
Walker is projected for a one-year, $8.