Scott Harris Has a $20 Million Tigers Gamble to Make Before 2027

The Detroit Tigers have some serious work to do this offseason, and president of baseball operations Scott Harris is approaching a decision that could have a major impact on how he builds the 2027 roster. Two veteran pitchers, Drew Anderson and Kenley Jansen, have club options worth a combined $22 million for next season. With Jansen carrying a $2 million buyout and Anderson's option carrying no buyout, Detroit has a $20 million difference between picking up both options and declining both. That is a significant amount of money for a team coming off a disappointing 76-86 season.