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Surprise demotion: Tigers’ 2024 closer won’t make Opening Day roster

The Detroit Tigers optioned Jason Foley, their closer for most of the 2024 season, to Triple-A Toledo on March 26, 2025.
Foley had a challenging spring training, recording a 6.14 ERA and giving up five runs in 7.5 innings of play.
Ryan Kreidler was chosen for the 26-man MLB roster, while Justyn-Henry Malloy was optioned to Triple-A Toledo due to injury replacements.
Kreidler is considered an elite defender, despite a.147 career batting average in 72 MLB games.

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Detroit Free Press

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Detroit Tigers' Justyn-Henry Malloy optioned to Triple-A Toledo; Ryan Kreidler makes team

Detroit Tigers outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy hit .309 across in spring training, but he was optioned to Triple-A Toledo before Opening Day.

4 days ago·Detroit, United States

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Tigers send struggling '24 closer Foley to minors

Jason Foley, who converted 28 of 32 save opportunities for the Tigers last season, will start 2025 at Triple-A Toledo after struggling during spring training.

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Tigers option 2024 closer Jason Foley to Triple-A

The Detroit Tigers optioned Jason Foley, their closer for most of the 2024 season, to Triple-A Toledo.

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Surprise demotion: Tigers’ 2024 closer won’t make Opening Day roster

Jason Foley had 28 saves in 2024.

4 days ago·Michigan, United States

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Tigers Make Surprising Move, Sending Team’s Closer to the Minors

After a 28-save season as the team's closer in 2024, Detroit Tigers reliever Jason Foley has had a tough Grapefruit League this past month, and now surprisingly has paid the price by being sent to the minors to start the season. Jason Foley has been optioned to AAA Toledo— Tigers Torkmoil (@bythewaybro) March 26, 2025Foley will make $3.5 million this year, but after a spring in which he posted a 6.14 ERA with 10 hits allowed and five earned runs…

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Detroit Sports Nation

Detroit Tigers Make Surprise Demotion On Opening Day Eve

In a move few saw coming, the Detroit Tigers have sent one of their most established bullpen arms down to Triple-A Toledo just one day before the start of the 2025 season. Right-hander Jason Foley, who served as the team’s primary closer last year, won’t be on the roster when the Tigers take the field Thursday night against the Dodgers. This comes via a report from Evan Woodbery of MLive. Spring Numbers Don’t Tell the Full Story Despite a solid …

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