Shane Farrell Joins Detroit Tigers as Farm Director

Shane Farrell, the amateur scouting director for the Toronto Blue Jays, is leaving the organization to become the farm director for the Detroit Tigers, reuniting with GM Scott Harris, with whom he previously worked at the Chicago Cubs. Farrell's tenure with the Blue Jays was marked by struggles in drafting, which has contributed to the organization's depth issues and a disappointing 2024 season where they finished with a 74-88 record. His departure adds another task to the Blue Jays' already busy offseason, which includes finding a new hitting coach and filling other vacant roles. Meanwhile, the Tigers hope that Farrell's expertise will bolster their player development strategy after a strong postseason push last season. Despite some success in drafting, Farrell's legacy in Toronto is mixed, as many of his first-round picks were traded or are recovering from injuries. The Blue Jays now face the challenge of replacing him as they seek to revitalize their scouting and development efforts.