​DETROIT, MI – JUNE 26: James Outman #43 of the Detroit Tigers watches his three-run home run against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning at Comerica Park on June 26, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) GettyANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – JULY 17: James Outman #43 of the Detroit Tigers scores the tying run on a go-ahead 2-RBI double during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 17, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ross Turteltaub/Getty Images) GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 29: James Outman #43 of the Detroit Tigers scores a run during the second inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 29, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images) GettyThe Detroit Tigers are gearing up for a very important offseason.After having an ugly 2026 season, the Tigers should be on the hunt for more talent this offseason. This is especially so when noting that they are looking to be a playoff team in 2027.Now, the Tigers have officially moved on from one of their depth outfielders.Detroit Tigers Release Former 23-HR SluggerGettyANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – JULY 17: James Outman #43 of the Detroit Tigers scores the tying run on a go-ahead 2-RBI double during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 17, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ross Turteltaub/Getty Images)
The Tigers have released outfielder James Outman during the early stages of this offseason.“CF James Outman has elected free agency,” MLB.com reported.Outman becoming a free agent comes after he had five home runs, 17 RBI, and a .172 batting average in 94 games split between the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers this season.Outman also had three home runs, 12 RBI, and a .191 batting average in 20 games for Triple-A Toledo during the 2026 season.Looking at OutmanGettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 29: James Outman #43 of the Detroit Tigers scores a run during the second inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 29, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
Outman could generate some interest on the free agent market this offseason. This is because he has a decent amount of MLB experience.In 361 career MLB games over five seasons split between the Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Twins, and Tigers, Outman has posted 39 home runs, 112 RBI, and a .207 batting average.Outman’s best MLB season was in 2023 with the Dodgers. During that campaign, he set career highs with 23 home runs, 16 doubles, 16 stolen bases, and 70 RBI. However, he has struggled to regain that form since.It will now be interesting to see where the former Tiger ends up signing after hitting the free agent market from here.This article was originally published on HEAVYThe post Detroit Tigers Release Former 23-HR Slugger in Sudden Move appeared first on HEAVY.