The Tigers have designated right-hander Alex Faedo for assignment, per Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. His spot on the 40-man roster will go to newly signed reliever Tommy Kahnle, whose one-year deal has been made official.

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

DETROIT -- Right-handed reliever Alex Faedo was designated for assignment by the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. The move created a roster spot for the signing of veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Tommy Kahnle. Faedo made a full-time move to the bullpen in 2024, posting a 3.61 ERA and 55:28 K:BB over 57.1 innings. Not having minor-league options left could limit his appeal on waivers,

Kahnle, 35, went 0-2 with a 2.11 ERA and one save in 50 relief appearances with the American League champion Yankees last season.

The Tigers signed relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle to a one-year deal worth $7.75 million, adding another piece to their bullpen puzzle.

Kahnle, 35, has been a model of consistency the last three seasons, posting 2.44 ERA and a 1.063 WHIP combined with the Dodgers and the Yankees.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers are close to signing veteran right-handed reliever Tommy Kahnle. The New York Post first reported the deal, while FanSided.com first reported the terms: One year at $7.75 million. The Tigers have not yet confirmed the agreement, which is pending a physical.

Veteran right-hander Tommy Kahnle has signed a one-year, $7.75 million contract with Detroit, boosting the Tigers’ bullpen as they come off their first playoff season in a decade. Kahnle, 35, went 0-2 with a 2.

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

The Tigers designated former first-round pick and top prospect Alex Faedo for assignment. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.