After striking quickly for a little positional help, the Detroit Tigers’ focus quickly turns to pitching in the wake of Eduardo Rodriguez’s decision to test free agency. Adding Mark Canha was a solid move, but it doesn’t turn the offense into a real force either. Picking up Carson Kelly ensures a strong defensive catching group, but does nothing for the offense either. With Rodriguez unlikely to return, the pitching staff needs some serious work to make it a strength that can carry the club in 2024.
There are a lot of pitchers available, but the need to replace a good starter like Rodriguez makes the task more difficult.