The Detroit Tigers have shown interest in free-agent closer Raisel Iglesias, a 2026 All-Star who earned $16 million last season with the Atlanta Braves.

MLB insider Francys Romero reported the development Thursday on X. Iglesias, 36, drew attention from multiple clubs as the offseason opened.

“Raisel Iglesias has drawn interest from multiple teams, including the Atlanta Braves and Detroit Tigers, per sources,” Romero wrote. “The 36-year-old right-hander is coming off a season in which he posted a 2.55 ERA with 34 saves.”

Iglesias recorded those 34 saves in 59 appearances for Atlanta. He struck out 64 batters over 60 innings and posted a 1.08 WHIP.

With the Braves overall, he has a 2.39 ERA, a 0.97 WHIP and 131 saves. Those numbers span his time since joining the club in 2022.

Detroit already moved to address its bullpen this week. The Tigers signed reliever Emilio Pagán to a one-year, $11 million contract.

They also exercised a $10 million option on Drew Anderson. Those steps followed a 76-86 finish that kept the team out of the postseason for a third straight year.

The club parted ways with starters Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize during the 2026 season. Skubal later pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers and is now an unrestricted free agent after the Dodgers were swept in the National League Championship Series.

A reunion with Skubal appears unlikely. Detroit’s front office has focused instead on shorter-term additions.

Iglesias began his professional career in Cuba before defecting and signing with the Cincinnati Reds in 2014. He later pitched for the Los Angeles Angels before the Braves acquired him in 2022.

He made his first All-Star team in 2026. That selection came after consistent late-inning work that included 34 saves in both 2024 and 2026.

The Braves remain among the teams linked to him. Atlanta recently signed Evan Phillips, yet reports indicate a return for Iglesias is still possible.

Detroit declined Kenley Jansen’s club option after the season, creating a clear need for a veteran closer. Pagán’s addition provides one option, but Iglesias would bring more experience in the ninth inning.

Iglesias has converted saves at a high rate in recent years and has stayed healthy. He has not missed significant time since 2020.

His 287 career saves rank among the active leaders. At 36, he is expected to command a one-year deal in the range of his previous $16 million salary.

The Tigers’ interest fits a pattern of targeting proven relievers on short-term contracts. Whether they pursue Iglesias aggressively will depend on the broader free-agent market and competing offers from clubs such as Atlanta.