What is the Detroit Tigers' largest roster need heading into the 2026-27 offseason?

01 / Make the call

What's your call?

Why Posterior is asking

As of 2026-08-15, the Detroit Tigers are 60-63, tied for second in the AL Central (4.5 games back) and within a game of the final AL wild-card spot. The Posterior free-agency watch lists these notable potential departures or option decisions: Gleyber Torres (2B, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Jack Flaherty (SP, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Justin Verlander (SP, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Kenley Jansen (RP, club option for 2027). Vote for the area the front office should prioritize first this offseason.

Starting pitching

Late-inning relief

Second base

Outfield bat

Catching

Results reveal after your call

02 / The evidence

The evidence, frozen at publish.

MLB Stats API standings (fetched 2026-08-15); Posterior free-agency watch (MLB.com future free-agent classes, 2026-05-02)

Standings check (2026-08-15): Detroit Tigers 60-63, tied for second in the AL Central (4.5 games back) and within a game of the final AL wild-card spot. The Posterior free-agency watch lists these notable potential departures or option decisions: Gleyber Torres (2B, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Jack Flaherty (SP, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Justin Verlander (SP, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Kenley Jansen (RP, club option for 2027).

Frozen Aug 15, 2026, 6:47 PM EDT