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Tigers Trade Backfires as Bullpen Crumbles
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- Jun 4, 2026
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- 108
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Summary
Detroit’s quiet December trade of reliever Chase Lee to Toronto for minor league pitcher Johan Simon is now looking like a costly misstep. Lee, who posted a solid rookie season with the Tigers, has struggled in limited MLB appearances with the Jays but shined in Triple-A. Meanwhile, Simon, acquired to bolster Detroit’s bullpen, is underperforming in Double-A with a high ERA and poor control. With the Tigers’ bullpen already hemorrhaging saves and plagued by injuries, the trade’s fallout is painfully evident — a reliable arm for a prospect who’s not ready, leaving a critical weakness exposed. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/eb83a8a63a851d3b