Tigers Trade Backfires as Bullpen Crumbles

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