Kahnle, 35, has spent parts of 10 seasons in the big leagues, including six with the New York Yankees. He was a reliable part of the Bronx bullpen last season. He made nine appearances in the postseason, earning the save in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series at Cleveland.

The 35-year-old, known for his wicked changeups, is a swing-and-miss reliever for high leverage situations, which fits exactly what the Tigers needed to improve their bullpen. The deal, agreed to Wednesday,

Now-former New York Yankees reliever Tommy Kahnle signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Robert Murray of Fansided the contract details in

While the Tigers scour the market for last-minute upgrades before Spring Training begins in two weeks, they’re working to bolster an already strong bullpen, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $7.75 million deal with veteran right-hander Tommy Kahnle,

The Detroit Tigers have signed right-hander Tommy Kahnle to a one-year, $7.75M contract, adding depth to their postseason-tested bullpen.

Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris talks to reporters January 29, 2025, about signing reliever Tommy Kahnle in free agency.

Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris has already signed three free agents this offseason, but he plans on making more moves.

Veteran right-hander Tommy Kahnle has signed a one-year, $7.75 million contract with the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.

Tommy Kahnle, a 2007 Shaker graduate, signed Wednesday with the Detroit Tigers after spending the past two seasons in the bullpen of the New York Yankees.

Reliever Tommy Kahnle, who had a 2.11 ERA in 42 2/3 innings for the Yankees in 2024, has signed a one-year, $7.75 million deal with the Tigers.

Detroit Tigers chairman and CEO Chris Ilitch (right) chats with president of baseball operations Scott Harris (left) and general manager Jeff Greenberg (center) while watching a spring training workout on Feb. 20, 2024, in Lakeland, Fla. (Photo by Evan Woodbery, MLive.com) Evan Woodbery, MLive.com