Detroit Tigers Decline Options on Two Veteran Pitchers
The Detroit Tigers have decided not to pick up club options on right-handed pitchers José Urquidy and Paul Sewald, making both free agents.
Contract Details
- Paul Sewald would have earned $10 million in 2026 but will now receive a $1 million buyout and enter free agency.
- José Urquidy was due $4 million for 2025, with no buyout clause in his contract.
Roster Situation
Despite potential further roster moves, the Tigers will be under the 40-man roster limit after reinstating all injured players from the 60-day injured list.
Current Pitching Staff
- Left-handed Pitchers (6): Sean Guenther, Tyler Holton, Bailey Horn, Brant Hurter, Tarik Skubal, Drew Sommers.
- Right-handed Pitchers (17): Beau Brieske, Jack Flaherty, Jason Foley, Sawyer Gipson-Long, Brenan Hanifee, Jackson Jobe, Alex Lange, Chase Lee, Ty Madden, Tyler Mattison, Troy Melton, Casey Mize, Keider Montero, Reese Olson, Tanner Rainey, Dylan Smith, Will Vest.
Other Position Players
- Catchers (2): Dillon Dingler, Jake Rogers.
- Infielders (7): Javier Báez, Jace Jung, Andy Ibáñez, Colt Keith, Zach McKinstry, Trey Sweeney, Spencer Torkelson.
- Outfielders (7): Kerry Carpenter, Riley Greene, Jahmai Jones, Justyn-Henry Malloy, Parker Meadows, Wenceel Pérez, Matt Vierling.
Both Urquidy and Sewald played only limited roles during the Tigers’ 2025 season.
Author’s summary: The Tigers have released veteran pitchers Urquidy and Sewald as free agents while maintaining a balanced roster under the 40-man limit after injured players return.