Detroit Tigers Sign Alex Cobb to One-Year, $15M Deal

The veteran pitcher joins Detroit's rotation as the team bolsters its starting pitching depth for the 2025 season.

Alex Cobb, 37, signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers worth $15 million, with incentives for reaching 140 and 150 innings pitched.
Cobb, a former All-Star, was limited to 16⅓ innings in 2024 due to injuries, including hip surgery and a postseason-ending back strain.
The Tigers now have three starters locked in for 2025: Tarik Skubal, Reese Olson, and Cobb, with several candidates competing for the remaining rotation spots.
Detroit designated outfielder Akil Baddoo for assignment to make room for Cobb on the 40-man roster; Baddoo struggled in 2024, batting .137 in 31 games.
Team officials indicated they are unlikely to pursue additional starting pitchers, although Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki remains a potential target.