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Tigers, Matt Vierling Avoid Arbitration With One-Year, $3.255 Million Deal for 2026

The 29-year-old returns as a versatile depth piece following an injury-shortened 2025.

Overview

  • The agreement covers the 2026 season and settles Vierling’s second year of arbitration eligibility.
  • The $3.255 million salary is a $250,000 raise from 2025 and is fully guaranteed.
  • Detroit retains club control of Vierling through the 2027 season.
  • Vierling appeared in 31 games in 2025 after shoulder and oblique injuries, hitting .239 with a .310 on-base percentage and one home run.
  • He can play all three outfield positions and third base, projecting to a bench role behind Riley Greene, Parker Meadows and Kerry Carpenter if healthy.