Tigers Sign Pitcher Alex Cobb for $15M

The Detroit Tigers have signed veteran right-handed pitcher Alex Cobb to a one-year contract worth $15 million, with potential incentives. Cobb, 37, joins the Tigers' rotation after a season with the Cleveland Guardians, where he pitched 16.1 innings with a 2.76 ERA following his recovery from hip and shoulder injuries. His signing reunites him with Tigers' president Scott Harris, who previously worked with Cobb at the San Francisco Giants. Despite his injury history, Cobb has been a reliable mid-rotation starter, known for his ground-ball inducing pitches. As the Tigers aim to build on their recent playoff appearance, they have designated outfielder Akil Baddoo for assignment to make room for Cobb. Detroit's rotation, already featuring AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, will benefit from Cobb's veteran presence and experience.