Detroit Tigers could be factor in reliever trade market

Relief pitching has become a hot, and expensive, commodity. The Detroit Tigers could take advantage of that situation.

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Tigers’ bullpen is generating a great deal of interest in the trade market. However, there is no guarantee that they are looking to deal from their relief corps, or even who would be available.

Detroit Tigers could upend relief pitching market

It would make sense for the Tigers to consider trading at least a couple of their relievers. Joe Jimenez and Jose Cisnero are both a year away from free agency and could be more valuable to the Tigers as trade chips than as a part of the roster during the upcoming season.

That may depend on how new president of baseball operations Scott Harris views the roster. He had stated that he would take time to review the roster before making decision as to their direction this season. It would not be too much of a surprise for the Tigers to be more competitive next year after virtually everything that could have gone wrong did last year.

Even if that is the case, it would still make sense to at least listen on Jimenez and Cisnero. After seeing the contracts handed out to Edwin Diaz, Rafael Montero, and Robert Suarez, cost effective relievers are going to be worth their weight in gold.

For the Tigers, it would be an opportunity to add some potential long term pieces. With the market price for relievers being what it is, they could end up with a surprising haul for either pitcher. If nothing else, there is no harm in listening to offers.

The Detroit Tigers bullpen is generating plenty of interest on the trade front. They could end up being a factor in the reliever market this offseason.