The Detroit Tigers optioned Jason Foley, their closer for most of the 2024 season, to Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday.
Foley, 29, signed a one-year, $3.15 million contract with the Tigers in January, avoiding arbitration. He struggled in spring training, going 0-1 with a 6.14 ERA -- giving up five runs on 10 hits in 7â…“ innings.
He appeared in 69 games last season, finishing 41 and converting 28 of 32 save opportunities while going 3-6 with a 3.15 ERA. In four seasons with the Tigers, he is 7-9 with a 3.16 ERA in 210 relief appearances.
It's unclear who will fill the Tigers' closer role, with Beau Brieske, Will Vest, Tyler Holton and Tommy Kahnle all possibly being in the mix.
The Tigers open the regular season against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Field Level Media contributed to this report.
