The Detroit Tigers are shifting their focus from large contracts for free agent pitchers to pursuing Japanese star Roki Sasaki. Despite the competition, Tigers president Scott Harris emphasized their commitment to making a strong case for Sasaki, who may prefer a smaller market team with a solid development track record.

Sasaki, coming off an impressive career in Japan, boasts a 2.35 ERA and a remarkable strikeout rate. If he joins the Tigers, he could form a formidable pitching trio with Tarik Skubal and top prospect Jackson Jobe.