UPDATE:
The details have been released for the Detroit Tigers deal with LHP Eduardo Rodriguez.
According to Jeff Passan, it is a 5-year deal worth between $77-80 million.
There are also reports that Rodriguez will have an opt-out clause in the contract.
Left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez and the Detroit Tigers are in agreement on a five-year deal with between $77 million and $80 million, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 15, 2021
ORIGINAL REPORT:
According to a report from Cody Stavenhagen, the Detroit Tigers are close to finalizing a multi-year deal with free agent LHP Eduardo Rodriguez.
As noted by Stavenhagen, Rodriguez posted a 4.16 ERA and a 3.32 FIP with the Boston Red Sox in 2021.
Sources: The Tigers are close to finalizing a multiyear deal with free agent LHP Eduardo Rodriguez.
Rodriguez had a 4.16 ERA and 3.32 FIP last season for the Red Sox. Finished sixth in Cy Young voting in 2019.
— Cody Stavenhagen (@CodyStavenhagen) November 15, 2021
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