Tigers reach agreement with reliever Tommy Kahnle

Field Level Media|published: Wed 29th January, 16:57 2025

Oct 18, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Tommy Kahnle (41) pitches in the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians during game four of the ALCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

The Detroit Tigers are in agreement with veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle on a one-year deal, the team announced on Wednesday.

The contract is worth $7.75 million.

The contract is pending a physical for the 35-year-old right-hander, who posted a 2.11 ERA in 50 appearances for the New York Yankees last season.

Kahnle is 10-14 with eight saves and a 3.47 ERA in 390 games (zero starts) with the Colorado Rockies (2014-15), Chicago White Sox (2016-17), Yankees (2017-20, 2023-24) and Los Angeles Dodgers (2022).

He has struck out 452 batters in 373 2/3 innings of work.

--Field Level Media

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