Detroit Tigers: What's on their 2022 post-lockout to-do list

Detroit Tigers: What’s on their 2022 post-lockout to-do list

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 14: A detailed view of a New Era Detroit Tigers baseball hat sitting on the dugout during the game against the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park on August 14, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Indians 6-4. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) /

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Sep 27, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Sean Doolittle (62) delivers against the Oakland Athletics during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports /

The Detroit Tigers should sign Sean Doolittle to pair with lefty Gregory Soto

In his prime, Sean Doolittle was one of MLB’s best left-handed relief pitchers. While 2018 was his last truly dominant season, Doolittle has been a serviceable back-of-the-bullpen option for the Nationals, Reds, and Mariners.

A two-time All-Star, Sean Doolittle is a strikeout artist who is very effective at limiting the walk and the home run, traits that all teams could use on their staff. Bouncing from the Reds to the Mariners in 2021, Doolittle ended the season with 56 appearances, striking out 53 and walking just 23 in 49 innings.

Should Detroit bring Sean Doolittle aboard, he would serve as a left-handed setup man for new closer Kenley Jansen and would pair nicely with Gregory Soto, a reliever the Tigers gave a look at in the closer’s role in 2021 but is best served as a long-relief option.

Miguel Del Pozo is another intriguing but inexperienced left-handed option for the club, but he is not quite ready to be in the same conversation as Doolittle or Soto.

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