The Tigers designated former first-round pick and top prospect Alex Faedo for assignment. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris has already signed three free agents this offseason, but he plans on making more moves.

DETROIT -- Right-handed reliever Alex Faedo was designated for assignment by the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. The move created a roster spot for the signing of veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle.

Kahnle, 35, went 0-2 with a 2.11 ERA and one save in 50 relief appearances with the American League champion Yankees last season.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Tommy Kahnle. Faedo made a full-time move to the bullpen in 2024, posting a 3.61 ERA and 55:28 K:BB over 57.1 innings. Not having minor-league options left could limit his appeal on waivers,

The Tigers signed relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle to a one-year deal worth $7.75 million, adding another piece to their bullpen puzzle.

Kahnle, 35, has been a model of consistency the last three seasons, posting 2.44 ERA and a 1.063 WHIP combined with the Dodgers and the Yankees.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers are close to signing veteran right-handed reliever Tommy Kahnle. The New York Post first reported the deal, while FanSided.com first reported the terms: One year at $7.75 million. The Tigers have not yet confirmed the agreement, which is pending a physical.

Veteran right-hander Tommy Kahnle has signed a one-year, $7.75 million contract with the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.

The Tigers have designated right-hander Alex Faedo for assignment, per Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. His spot on the 40-man roster will go to newly signed reliever Tommy Kahnle, whose one-year deal has been made official.