Detroit Tigers: Three Ideal, Hypothetical Trades Involving Pelfrey, Lowe and Sanchez

Detroit Tigers Trade Reliever Mark Lowe to Colorado for Reliever Jake McGee

Acquired in an offseason trade that saw outfielder Corey Dickerson head the other way, Jake McGee didn’t have the best debut season in Colorado.

Over 45.2 innings with the Rockies, the former Tampa Bay relief ace notched a -0.3 WAR, a 4.73 ERA, a 4.77 xFIP and a 5.29 xFIP. His SIERA sat at 4.22, while the left-hander registered a career-high 11 hits allowed per nine innings.

What’s more, McGee saw his strikeouts per nine frames rate drop to a career-low 7.5.

According to Spotrac, the 30-year-old will make $5.9 million in 2017 before hitting free agency.

Considering Lowe will make $5.5 million next year, the salaries nearly match up on two relievers who have had success in the past.

McGee’s Potential Role With the Detroit Tigers

From 2012 to 2015, McGee pitched to a sparkling 2.58 ERA and a 2.31 FIP in 226.2 relief innings for the Rays.

What’s more, he fanned 11.4 batters per nine innings. The lefty could thrive away from the launch pad of a stadium that is Coors Field.

In Detroit, the ex-Tampa bay hurler would slot in as one of Francisco Rodriguez’ top setup men.

Similar to how the Tigers would be looking for a rebound from McGee in new surroundings, Lowe could also find success in a change of scenery.

The ex-Mariner is only one season removed from turning in a 1.96 ERA and 10 strikeouts per nine innings for Seattle and Toronto in 2015.