According to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick, the Detroit Tigers and free agent pitcher Mike Fiers have agreed on a one-year deal worth $6 million.
Mike Fiers has agreed to 1 year, $6M deal with #Tigers pending physical. #Orioles had offered 2 years. @anthonyfenech first reported it was close.
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) December 8, 2017
Crasnick says the right-hander was close to signing with the Baltimore Orioles, who offered a two-year contract.
Fiers pitched last season for the World Series-winning Houston Astros, but struggled as a starter, compiling a 4.78 ERA in 148.2 innings pitched and was removed from the starting rotation in September. The 32-year-old finished the season with an 8-10 record with a 5.22 ERA, striking out 146 over 153.1 innings pitched.
