Kahnle, 35, has spent parts of 10 seasons in the big leagues, including six with the New York Yankees. He was a reliable part of the Bronx bullpen last season. He made nine appearances in the postseason, earning the save in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series at Cleveland.

While the Tigers scour the market for last-minute upgrades before Spring Training begins in two weeks, they’re working to bolster an already strong bullpen. Detroit reached a one-year, $7.75 million deal with veteran right-hander Tommy Kahnle,