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Tigers To Sign Andrew Chafin

By Tim Dierkes | March 16, 2022 at 9:52am CDT

The Tigers have an agreement with lefty reliever Andrew Chafin, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press.  Chafin’s contract will be a two-year deal in the $13MM range, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.  That is indeed the contract value, reports Jon Heyman of MLB Network, who notes the inclusion of an opt-out after 2022.  Chafin is represented by Meister Sports Management.

Chafin, 31, posted a career-best 1.83 ERA in 68 2/3 innings for the Cubs and Athletics in 2021.  Though his 24.1 K% was down from previous years, he also managed a career-best 7.1 BB%.  Chafin was tough on both righties and lefties in ’21, and actually posted a significantly higher strikeout rate against righties.  Though Chafin is not known for his velocity or spin rate, his Statcast metrics regarding quality of contact are excellent.

Chafin was drafted 43rd overall by the Diamondbacks out of Kent State back in 2011.  He’s made 66+ appearances in a season five different times, leading all MLB relievers with 225 appearances from 2017-19.  In facing 263 lefty batters since 2019, Chafin has posted an 18.3 K-BB% against them while allowing a .225/.290/.317 batting line.

According to MLB.com’s Jason Beck, the relative proximity to Chafin’s Ohio home was an advantage for Detroit.  The Chafin signing is another move toward respectability for the Tigers in an offseason full of them.  The club committed $217MM to Javier Baez and Eduardo Rodriguez prior to the lockout, also trading for catcher Tucker Barnhart.  Chafin joins a Tigers bullpen that is slated to include holdovers Gregory Soto, Michael Fulmer, Jose Cisnero, Alex Lange, and Kyle Funkhouser.

In February of last year, the Cubs signed Chafin to a one-year, $2.75MM deal.  Near the July trade deadline, he was dealt to Oakland for minor leaguers Greg Deichmann and Daniel Palencia.

Three other lefty relievers have signed two-year deals this winter.  Aaron Loup received a $17MM deal from the Angels, while Brooks Raley got $10MM from the Rays and Jake Diekman got $8MM from the Red Sox.  Brad Hand, Matt Strahm, T.J. McFarland, and Joely Rodriguez inked one-year pacts.  Here’s a look at the lefty relievers still remaining in free agency.

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  1. BrobDet

    11 months ago

    Avila making moves today . . . lol

    Reply
    • Francys01

      11 months ago

      Wow, I thought he was going to play for the Mets. What happened to Cohen?

      Reply
      • VonPurpleHayes

        11 months ago

        Mets bullpen is definitely not weak, but I don’t see it as being as strong as it was last year. So maybe there’s a little hope for other teams in the NLE (Braves already have hope and could win the division as is, I more meant Phillies, Marlins).

        Reply
      • MetsFan22

        11 months ago

        This guy really said what happened to Cohen Ike he isn’t the best owner.. lol

        Reply
        • caprabuzz

          11 months ago

          Haven’t thought about Ike Davis in a long time, thanks.

  2. For Love of the Game

    11 months ago

    Nice!!!!

    Reply
    • stymeedone

      11 months ago

      This is much more than I was expecting. He was at the top of my wish list for LHR!! GO AL!

      Reply
      • dsett75

        11 months ago

        Same here, Styme

        Reply
    • Samuel

      11 months ago

      Was amazed Chafin was out there this long.

      MLB is a bullpen game and this man was one of the best FA options in 2022. Got him for a reasonable salary as well. Don’t know if other teams shied away or if he was looking for a team on the rise.

      Anyway, yet another smart move by Avila. It’s not necessarily the flashy ones that count. When coming out of a rebuild it’s the cumulative effect of multiple solid moves that ready the team for contention. Lesson for young FO employees learning about the rebuild process – watch the Tigers and don’t do what the White Sox did.

      Reply
      • stymeedone

        11 months ago

        Sure beats Hudson and Kroll, who tried last year.

        Reply
  3. Highest IQ

    11 months ago

    Great relief pitcher. I think he can continue doing what he did in 21.

    Reply
  4. Cmurphy

    11 months ago

    excellent pitcher and clubhouse guy.

    Reply
  5. tstats

    11 months ago

    I like this move along with Peralta

    Reply
  6. soxbigdog

    11 months ago

    95% sure that’s Kenny Powers

    Reply
  7. tammelinb

    11 months ago

    Solid signing!!

    Reply
  8. DonnyDownvote

    11 months ago

    Good for Chafin. Fun player.

    Reply
  9. Airo13

    11 months ago

    13 million for a a failed starter!? ;). Love the signing

    Reply
    • Idioms for Idiots

      11 months ago

      The guy screams one-year wonder.

      Reply
      • Heinouanus

        11 months ago

        Career 3.30 ERA. even if he only gives them that he’s worth the money.

        Reply
  10. Patrick OKennedy

    11 months ago

    Finally, a quality addition to the Tigers’ pitching staff. This kind of reliever fits very well with the newer model of a pitching staff.

    Wily Peralta is another nice addition. I’m a bit surprised that he couldn’t get a major league contract after a decent 2021 season, and the lack of pitching remaining.

    This move officially puts the Tigers at the median MLB payroll.

    Reply
    • tigerdoc616

      11 months ago

      Have to wonder if this was done with the notion of letting Tyler Alexander compete for the 5th starter role. The options on the open market for a 5th starter were not that great. Sure, could bring back Peralta, but despite a good 2021 for us, he still is a pitcher that most teams would rather give a MiLB deal and a spring invite. His stuff was not that great in 2021 to make a MLB deal a certainty. The fact that the Tigers did not offer him a contract after that year knowing they needed another starter suggests the Tigers were not all that enamored with his performance.

      Reply
      • ThonolansGhost

        11 months ago

        In fact, the Tigers have re-signed Peralta to a minor league deal.

        Reply
  11. secretsatan

    11 months ago

    Dang. I didn’t realize how solid he was last year.

    Reply
  12. HalosHeavenJJ

    11 months ago

    He was nails last year. Even if he regresses, that’s still a good signing.

    Reply
  13. solaris602

    11 months ago

    Solid move – surprised he wasn’t signed much earlier. Have to think Ryan Tepera and Kenley Jansen’s markets are heating up right about now.

    Reply
  14. RunDMC

    11 months ago

    Mets chances at revitalizing that bullpen closing.

    Reply
    • VonPurpleHayes

      11 months ago

      Bullpen has taken a bit of a hit this year, but they have guys who can go deep into games, so they won’t be relying on it as much.

      Reply
      • RunDMC

        11 months ago

        The offense hasn’t gotten much, if any, better. That budget and you get Marte, Escobar, Canha with Cano reluctantly returning? Marte already experiencing oblique soreness and Lindor can’t live up to expectations – now without Baez as a cheerleader – that lack of run support will continue to haunt deGrom, Scherzer, Bassitt. Great pick-up with Bassitt, but you’d think they’d load more up on bullpen depth to not put so much pressure on arms that (in deGrom/Scherzer) have been susceptible to injury/fatigue of late. They’ll benefit if giving McNeil 2B full-time.

        **And let’s not even speak about a big IF NYM management can’t get NYC City Hall to relax its home vaccine mandate, which could apply to a few Mets… (and if you think City Hall will bend, they still haven’t with Kyrie).

        Reply
        • You Can Put It In The Books

          11 months ago

          Yes, let the hatred flow through you.

    • MetsFan22

      11 months ago

      McNeil Mauricio for hader

      Reply
      • VonPurpleHayes

        11 months ago

        @MetsFan22 I’d keep McNeil if I were the Mets. I really think the Mets can win as is.

        Reply
  15. Hello, Newman

    11 months ago

    Love it Avila! DEEtroit baseball.
    Please top it off with Conforto

    Reply
    • miggy4prez

      11 months ago

      What? No dude. OF is fine, what are you talking about? Conforto? Money? No no no

      Reply
      • Hello, Newman

        11 months ago

        I know, I just can’t stand watching Reyes, Hill, Cameron, Castro(s) get on base less than 30% of the time again. Robbie Grossman was a solid signing, I truly believe this would be very similar situation + production /+ cost. It would free up some time for Greene, creating a less than stressful/hectic rookie season. Competition is needed. I want Greene to be the next Ken Griffey Jr, but need to be realistic. Keep in mind, Grossman is a FA after this season, and Baddoo could have a the destine sophomore slump.

        Reply
  16. angt222

    11 months ago

    Disappointing for Mets.

    Reply
  17. dsett75

    11 months ago

    I hoping we’d sign him!!! And we resigned Peralta too

    Reply
  18. windmill_noise_causes_cancer

    11 months ago

    Did Todd Jones change his name?

    Reply
    • For Love of the Game

      11 months ago

      …and lost a few pounds too!

      Reply
  19. Hello, Newman

    11 months ago

    I love these signings. Nothing that will anchor this mid-cap team down an entire decade, not giving up on the farm, and improving on needs not currently available. Beautiful. Baez and Rodriguez contract length was a little concerning for me, but both will be right around the age of 34 when it expires.

    Avila is turning me into a believer, & he has my support.

    Reply
    • moteus

      11 months ago

      HAH!!! Hello, Newman! The immortal Seinfeld!! 🙂

      Reply
  20. hitztheball

    11 months ago

    Guy has made $10M over his 6 year career & signs for $13M over 2 years. Nice bump in pay

    Reply
    • dsett75

      11 months ago

      Had a good 2 yrs

      Reply
  21. dsett75

    11 months ago

    You spelled Todd Jones wrong

    Reply
  22. For Love of the Game

    11 months ago

    Not crazy about the opt-out, though. Fulmer would hit free agency after this season and so would Chafin if he performs well.

    Reply
    • Hello, Newman

      11 months ago

      The best thing is he outperforms. If we’re under .500 that could be a very good prospect in return, if we’re in the chase he’s a good player to have on your side. And if he stinks, it’s only $13m/2year. I really don’t think that’s unreasonable.

      Reply
    • stymeedone

      11 months ago

      And Schoop. And both Rodriguez and Baez have opt outs after 23. Give Detroit your Best and then take someone else’s money for the decline years!

      Reply
      • dsett75

        11 months ago

        Grossman’s last season too

        Reply
  23. ThonolansGhost

    11 months ago

    I didn’t really think there would be any further multi-season deals for the tigers. I’m pleasantly surprised.

    Reply
  24. tigerdoc616

    11 months ago

    Good signing. A solid reliever and not a huge financial commitment either. It will allow the Tigers the option of using Tyler Alexander as the 5th starter. Honestly he is as good an option as anyone left on the free agent market.

    Reply
  25. a761506

    11 months ago

    Tigers are a playoff team this season. They’ve finally got the goods.

    Reply
    • Hello, Newman

      11 months ago

      Idk about that. Between: Reyes, Hill, Cameron, H Castro, W Castro, Clemens, Paredes
      , I would like to see another obp upgrade.

      Reply
      • a761506

        11 months ago

        Gotta look at their core, not their utility players.

        1-Turnbull
        2-schoop
        s-Baez
        3-Candy
        C-Barnhart
        L-Baddoo
        C-Riley
        R-Grossman
        D-Cabrera
        S-Mize
        S-Skubal
        S-E Rod
        S-Manning
        R-chafin
        R-Soto

        Playoff team

        Reply
        • Hello, Newman

          11 months ago

          Hope so. It’s going to be a tall order for some rooks and sophomores

        • For Love of the Game

          11 months ago

          I think you mean “1-Torkelson.” Not sure about playoffs, but at least the Tigers will be more interesting and relevant than in the past 5-7 years.

        • stymeedone

          11 months ago

          I know Turnbull is recovering from TJS, but I would prefer Torkelson at 1B instead of having Turnbull learn the position, lol. Greene and Reyes start out platooning in CF.

    • miggy4prez

      11 months ago

      Stop it with the playoff talk. Playing barely over ,500 ball for a majority of 1 season doesn’t mean a whole lot

      Reply
      • Hello, Newman

        11 months ago

        I wouldn’t get your hopes up expecting Torkelson or Greene to start out the season in mlb.

        Reply
  26. thickiedon

    11 months ago

    Would’ve been a splendid signing for Astros who seem to have issues signing decent LHRPs

    Reply
  27. gotigers68

    11 months ago

    Yesssssss!

    Reply
  28. StefanArkansas

    11 months ago

    Yuck

    Reply
    • windmill_noise_causes_cancer

      11 months ago

      no u

      Reply
  29. SaintChris

    11 months ago

    Okay, Al! I see you!

    Reply
  30. TroyVan

    11 months ago

    I can see him competing with Jake Roger for wildest mustache, or at least carrying on his title.

    Reply
  31. duffys cliff

    11 months ago

    Underrated player, great signing by the Tigers.

    Reply
  32. Orichalcon

    11 months ago

    not bad for a guy who used to live a van down by the river

    Reply
  33. cubfanforever

    11 months ago

    There’s a new sheriff in town.
    Someone had to say it.

    Reply
  34. GarryHarris

    11 months ago

    Al Avila has done everything he said that he set out to do this off season.

    Reply
  35. wileycoyote56

    11 months ago

    Hopefully he’s as good as he has been, he will solidify the bullpen even more. I’d like to see Fulmer try starting again

    Reply
  36. crazybaseballgal

    11 months ago

    Dang it!! I really wanted him as a Mariner. God knows we could afford him

    Reply
  37. The Saber-toothed Superfife

    11 months ago

    Kelly, Tepera, McHugh.

    Al.could.join Luke Nelson’s band…..

    Reply
  38. JayHeck2158

    11 months ago

    Appears Joe Jimenez is the odd man out. However had supposedly had a good winter in Puerto Rico and fixed some of his flaws so maybe he’ll be back to his potential and solidify the Tigers bullpen even more

    Reply
    • miggy4prez

      11 months ago

      “Maybe this is the season Joe turns it around,” he said for the 5th year in a row

      Reply
    • miggywrld

      11 months ago

      This would be about the 20th time JJ had an excellent offseason playing winter ball…he needs a change of scenery.

      Reply
  39. GarryHarris

    11 months ago

    Two more seasons of Miguel Cabrera as the number 3 in the batting order.

    Reply
  40. The Saber-toothed Superfife

    11 months ago

    It MUST BE that Al Avila has surrounded himself with “Yes” men.
    Doesn’t anybody think out of the box there?
    Maybe as a fan, I am out of touch with reality…..
    But this is no way to build a monster team. Too Conservative. Hoping to eek into the playoffs and get lucky.

    That’s not a good plan.
    Real Tiger fans can handle a continued total teardown – but you GOTTA END UP WITH A MONSTER TEAM.
    NOT THIS BS

    ( This is review of what Al Avlia has NOT DONE, not any indication of my feeling about Chafin, whom I am sure is a great pitcher.)

    Reply
    • The Saber-toothed Superfife

      11 months ago

      And I like Al. Certainly.
      And I don’t mean to insult the man.

      But…..
      When I walk down Central Park West….
      .I WANT THE GD RESPECT I DESERVE!

      COME ON TIGERS!

      Reply
      • Hello, Newman

        11 months ago

        Lol

        Reply
  41. GiantsX3

    11 months ago

    Eastbound and down

    Reply

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