The Tigers, who have not gone to an arbitration hearing with a player in 15 years, began their effort to continue that streak Wednesday. Detroit agreed to terms with lefty reliever Justin Wilson on a one-year contract worth $1,525,000, a source confirmed to MLB.com. MLB Network’s Jon Heyman first reported the agreement.
Wilson, acquired last month from the Yankees for two prospects, presented an interesting case once he joined Detroit’s bullpen. A first-time arbitration-eligible player, he has been an effective southpaw for the better part of three seasons between Pittsburgh and the Bronx. Left-handed hitters have batted .