The Detroit Tigers aren't believed to be shopping at the top of 2024-25 MLB free agency market for starting pitchers, but want to offer a 1-year deal.

Soto, of course, isn't coming to Detroit, but for the first time in several years — and the first time in president Scott Harris' tenure — the Tigers could be significantly active on the free-agent market, and potentially the trade market, too, after a surprising playoff appearance in 2024.

Detroit has the knowledge as demonstrated right in front of them that their window of contention is open now and they must be aggressive in the pursuit of the final pieces to put