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Tigers' Bullpen Bleeds Leads: Worst in Baseball
28 Jun
Summary
- Tigers have lost 14 games when leading late, worst in MLB.
- Bullpen surrendered late leads, costing Detroit crucial wins.
- Manager Hinch lacks a reliable arm for closing out games.
The Detroit Tigers are grappling with a significant late-inning deficiency, evidenced by an alarming 14 losses after holding a lead in the seventh inning or beyond. This is the highest such total in Major League Baseball, far exceeding the league average of 6.8. This pattern of surrendering late leads has become a recurring and costly issue for manager A.J. Hinch's squad.
Closer analysis reveals specific struggles within the bullpen. While initial expectations for a formidable relief trio including Will Vest, Kenley Jansen, and Kyle Finnegan have not materialized, the team lacks a consistently reliable arm. Vest, in particular, has shown a stark contrast in performance between the eighth and ninth innings. This inability to secure late-game advantages is contributing to Detroit's slide in the standings.
