In a development that hardly anyone saw coming, one of the Detroit Tigers' most under-the-radar offseason free agent signings could end up being a critical piece of their bullpen down the final stretch of the regular season and into the playoffs. It was his first time pitching in a Major League game since Oct. 23, 2023. Detroit desperately needs reliable bullpen arms, and Urquidy's playoff experience and ability to pitch multiple innings make him a tremendous asset. The Tigers took a flier on Urquidy and bought low with a one-year, $1 million commitment, knowing that his contributions to the team in 2025 would be limited while he recovered from surgery. Plus, the AJ Hinch connection from 2019 doesn't hurt his case.