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Podcast: Locked On Tigers - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Tigers
Episode: SURPRISE: Detroit Tigers DFA Justyn-Henry Malloy for Kyle Finnegan—Is This the RIGHT Choice?
Description: Detroit Tigers shake up their roster by designating Justin Henry Malloy for assignment to make room for reliever Kyle Finnegan, whose 2-year, $16.75 million deal is now official. Is the Tigers bullpen finally gaining long-term stability, and did Malloy's production justify this bold move?Scott Bentley breaks down the ramifications of the Tigers’ latest transactions, weighing Finnegan’s high floor, contract incentives, and future role alongside Jansen, Vest, and Holton. The discussion covers Malloy’s struggles at the plate, defensive limitations, and the fallout from the Joe Jimenez trade. Additional insights feature Murakami’s signing with the Chicago White So...