But with factors like age and a limited ceiling making them short-term solutions only, they don't fit the 2026 plan for a Tigers team with a rebuild-to-contender arc that demands younger, long-term pieces. 3 upcoming Tigers free agents who have been good but don't need to be re-signedTommy KahnleThe Tigers signed Tommy Kahnle to a one-year, $7.75 million contract in 2025, making him the team's highest-paid reliever. Beyond the numbers, Kahnle's postseason and late-inning experience has been valuable for a young Tigers roster pushing toward contention. Charlie MortonSince he arrived at the trade deadline, Charlie Morton has given Detroit a stabilizing veteran presence behind ace Tarik Skubal. Carrying Jones in 2026 could block the Tigers' younger, higher-upside players from taking the utility and depth roles he’s been filling.