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By Michael DeRosa
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The Detroit Tigers are being viewed as a potential landing spot for one of this year's most interesting pending UFA starting pitchers.
FanSided's Christopher Kline predicted that the Tigers will sign Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta in free agency this year if he ends up hitting the market.
"That said, assuming Peralta ends up looking for more of a short-term, prove-it deal, the Tigers could view him as a strong depth option with major bounce-back potential," Kline wrote.
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Seeing the Tigers being named as a possible free agent destination for Peralta is understandable. The Tigers notably traded both Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize ahead of the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, so they should be looking to add starters this offseason. Due to this, taking a gamble on a former All-Star like Peralta would make sense for them.
Peralta has had a tough 2026 season, as he has a 5-9 record and a 5.37 ERA in 23 games. Yet, just last season with the Milwaukee Brewers, the two-time All-Star posted a 17-6 record, a 2.70 ERA, and 204 strikeouts. Due to this, there is a clear reason to believe that he could turn things back around next season.
Overall, with the Tigers needing pitching help, Peralta would be a fascinating starter for them to take a chance on. It will be intriguing to see if he ends up testing free agency this year or signs a contract extension to stay in Tampa.
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