Detroit Tigers Decline Options on Two Veteran Pitchers
The Detroit Tigers have declined club options on right-handed pitchers José Urquidy and Paul Sewald, making both free agents. Sewald was set to earn $10 million in 2026 but will instead receive a $1 million buyout. Urquidy was owed $4 million for 2025, with no buyout included in his contract.
The team may make additional roster moves before the day ends, but once all injured players return from the 60-day injured list, the Tigers will be at the 40-man roster limit.
Current Pitching and Position Players
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
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 minor roles during the Tigers’ 2025 season.
Summary: The Detroit Tigers chose not to retain veteran pitchers José Urquidy and Paul Sewald, freeing roster space as they prepare for the next season.
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