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Detroit Tigers: Potential 40-Man Roster Losses

By Ben Rosener

Sep 20, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Mark Lowe (21) celebrates with catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia (39) after defeating the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. The Tigers won 8-1. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 20, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Mark Lowe (21) celebrates with catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia (39) after defeating the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. The Tigers won 8-1. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 28, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus (7) takes the ball to relieve starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (19) during the fifth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

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Anibal Sanchez

Getting out from under Sanchez’ contract should be one of Detroit’s top priorities this offseason.

After the emergence of Michael Fulmer, Daniel Norris and Matt Boyd, there may not be room for Sanchez in the rotation. Justin Verlander and Jordan Zimmermann will both be back next season, and the team has other options in the minors.

Buck Farmer, Bell and Jaye could start. Additionally, the team could find value in a buy-low addition to the rotation, like Jesse Hahn or Derek Holland.

Mike Pelfrey

Just as with Sanchez, Pelfrey was forced out of the rotation. If Detroit can move on from his salary, the team will be able to reinvest the money elsewhere.

Of all pitchers with 100 innings pitched, Pelfrey owned the highest WHIP in the Majors.

Mark Lowe

Again, another salary the Tigers could move on from, Lowe pitched to a 7.11 ERA and a 5.66 FIP in 2016. His 4.07 SIERA and .319 BABIP suggest he was better than his initial stats would indicate, however Detroit has other options in relief.

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