Editing Detroit Tigers (section)

===Rebuilding (2017–2023)===
====2017====
{{Main|2017 Detroit Tigers season}}
Mike Ilitch, the Tigers owner since 1992, died at the age of 87 on February 10, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|first1=John|last1=Gallagher|first2=Bill|last2=McGraw|title=Tigers, Red Wings owner and pizza titan Mike Ilitch dead at 87|url=https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/columnists/2017/02/10/ilitch-detroit-pizza-red-wings-tigers-hockey-forbes/91475642/|website=Detroit Free Press|date=February 10, 2017|access-date=February 16, 2017|archive-date=February 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216091211/http://www.freep.com/story/money/business/columnists/2017/02/10/ilitch-detroit-pizza-red-wings-tigers-hockey-forbes/91475642/|url-status=live}}</ref> The team remains in an Ilitch family trust, under the leadership of Mike's son, [[Christopher Ilitch]].<ref name="ilitchowned">{{cite web |url=https://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20170218/NEWS/170219847/who-owns-the-tigers-family-plan-is-a-matter-of-trust |title=Who owns the Tigers? Family plan is a matter of trust |author=Bill Shea |website=Crain's Detroit Business |date=February 18, 2017 |access-date=February 26, 2017 |archive-date=October 4, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191004022250/https://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20170218/NEWS/170219847/who-owns-the-tigers-family-plan-is-a-matter-of-trust |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Jim|last=Lynch|title=Son Christopher rises to fill Ilitch's big shoes|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/2017/02/14/son-christopher-rises-fill-ilitchs-big-shoes/97876866/|website=The Detroit News|date=February 14, 2017|access-date=February 23, 2017|archive-date=February 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170222002401/http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/2017/02/14/son-christopher-rises-fill-ilitchs-big-shoes/97876866/|url-status=live}}</ref> Like the Detroit Red Wings, the Tigers honored their owner in multiple ways, the most prominent being a "Mr. I" uniform patch.<ref>{{cite web|first=Bill|last=Shea|title=Opening Day: Sunny skies as Tigers honor 'Mr. I'|url=https://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20170407/BLOG003/170409884/opening-day-sunny-skies-as-tigers-honor-mr-i|website=Crain's Detroit Business|date=April 7, 2017|access-date=April 13, 2017|archive-date=June 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170614200306/http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20170407/BLOG003/170409884/opening-day-sunny-skies-as-tigers-honor-mr-i|url-status=live}}</ref>

After a disappointing record through the All-Star break, the Tigers began committing to a rebuild, trading J. D. Martinez,<ref>{{cite web|first=Jason|last=Beck|title=D-Backs acquire J.D. Martinez from Tigers|url=https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/d-backs-acquire-j-d-martinez-from-tigers-c242930486|website=MLB.com|date=July 18, 2017|access-date=July 18, 2017|archive-date=September 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190926035809/https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/d-backs-acquire-j-d-martinez-from-tigers-c242930486|url-status=live}}</ref> Alex Avila and [[Justin Wilson (baseball)|Justin Wilson]] in July,<ref>{{cite web|first=Jason|last=Beck|title=Tigers trade Justin Wilson, Alex Avila to Cubs|url=https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tigers-trade-justin-wilson-alex-avila-to-cubs-c245479820|website=MLB.com|date=July 31, 2017|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=December 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191223214502/https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tigers-trade-justin-wilson-alex-avila-to-cubs-c245479820|url-status=live}}</ref> plus Justin Upton and Justin Verlander in August.<ref>{{cite web|first=Jason|last=Beck|title=Justin Upton traded from Tigers to Angels|url=https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/justin-upton-traded-from-tigers-to-angels-c251666640|website=MLB.com|date=August 31, 2017|access-date=September 1, 2017|archive-date=March 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308125256/https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/justin-upton-traded-from-tigers-to-angels-c251666640|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Jason|last=Beck|title=Justin Verlander traded for 3 top prospects|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/justin-verlander-traded-for-3-top-prospects-c251775622|website=MLB.com|date=September 1, 2017|access-date=October 25, 2018|archive-date=April 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412124351/https://www.mlb.com/news/justin-verlander-traded-for-3-top-prospects-c251775622|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 22, the Tigers announced that the team would not extend manager Brad Ausmus' contract past the 2017 season, ending his four-year tenure as manager. Under the management of Ausmus, the Tigers had a record of 314–332 (.486 winning percentage) and won one AL Central division title in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|first1=Ashley|last1=MacLennan|first2=Kurt|last2=Mensching|title=Tigers will not renew manager Brad Ausmus' contract after 2017|url=https://www.blessyouboys.com/2017/9/22/15871456/brad-ausmus-contract-not-renewed-tigers-fired|website=Bless You Boys|date=September 22, 2017|access-date=October 3, 2017|archive-date=October 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004034815/https://www.blessyouboys.com/2017/9/22/15871456/brad-ausmus-contract-not-renewed-tigers-fired|url-status=live}}</ref> The Tigers went 6–24 in September, ending the season in a tie for the worst record in MLB with the [[2017 San Francisco Giants season|San Francisco Giants]]. However, due to a tiebreaker, the Tigers were awarded the number one overall pick in the [[2018 Major League Baseball draft|2018 MLB Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Rob|last=Rogacki|title=Tigers will have No. 1 overall pick in 2018 MLB draft|url=https://www.blessyouboys.com/2017/10/1/16389858/2018-mlb-draft-order-detroit-tigers-san-francisco-giants-philadelphia-phillies|website=Bless You Boys|date=October 1, 2017|access-date=October 3, 2017|archive-date=October 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171003113533/https://www.blessyouboys.com/2017/10/1/16389858/2018-mlb-draft-order-detroit-tigers-san-francisco-giants-philadelphia-phillies|url-status=live}}</ref>

====2018====
{{Main|2018 Detroit Tigers season}}
On October 20, 2017, the Tigers announced that [[Ron Gardenhire]] and the team had reached a three-year agreement for the former [[Minnesota Twins]] skipper to succeed Brad Ausmus as the team's manager.<ref>{{cite web|first=Jason|last=Beck|title=Ron Gardenhire is Tigers new manager|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/ron-gardenhire-is-tigers-new-manager-c259076774|website=MLB.com|date=October 20, 2017|access-date=October 25, 2018|archive-date=October 31, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031073733/https://www.mlb.com/news/ron-gardenhire-is-tigers-new-manager-c259076774|url-status=live}}</ref> While rebuilding with young players, the team also lost slugger Miguel Cabrera and expected ace pitcher Michael Fulmer to extensive stints on the disabled list.<ref>{{cite web|first=George|last=Sipple|title=Detroit Tigers: Miguel Cabrera needs season-ending surgery|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2018/06/12/detroit-tigers-miguel-cabrera-injury-season-ending-surgery/696985002/|website=Detroit Free Press|date=June 12, 2018|access-date=October 25, 2018|archive-date=June 14, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614115025/https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2018/06/12/detroit-tigers-miguel-cabrera-injury-season-ending-surgery/696985002/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Anthony|last=Fenech|title=Detroit Tigers' Michael Fulmer likely done for 2018; surgery next?|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2018/09/17/michael-fulmer-injury-detroit-tigers/1341505002/|website=Detroit Free Press|date=September 17, 2018|access-date=October 25, 2018|archive-date=April 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412040049/https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2018/09/17/michael-fulmer-injury-detroit-tigers/1341505002/|url-status=live}}</ref> This led the team to the same 64–98 record as the previous year, the fifth worst record in MLB, but still good for third place in a very weak AL Central division.<ref>{{cite web|first=Vito|last=Chirco|title=Detroit Tigers: 9 numbers you must know about 2018 season|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2018/10/03/detroit-tigers-2018-season-review/1503513002/|website=Detroit Free Press|date=October 3, 2018|access-date=October 25, 2018|archive-date=October 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181004135250/https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2018/10/03/detroit-tigers-2018-season-review/1503513002/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Jim|last=Callis|title=2019 MLB Draft order set Orioles pick first|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2019-mlb-draft-order-set-orioles-pick-first/c-296457904|website=MLB.com|date=October 1, 2018|access-date=October 25, 2018|archive-date=October 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001220518/https://www.mlb.com/news/2019-mlb-draft-order-set-orioles-pick-first/c-296457904|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=2018 American League Season Summary|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/2018.shtml|website=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=October 25, 2018|archive-date=March 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301200547/https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/2018.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>

====2019====
{{Main|2019 Detroit Tigers season}}
Significant changes to the 2019 season opening roster include the departure of [[José Iglesias (baseball)|José Iglesias]], and the one-year signings of the middle infield tandem of [[Jordy Mercer]] and [[Josh Harrison]], both formerly of the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Jason|last=Beck|title=Jordy Mercer signs with Tigers|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/jordy-mercer-signs-with-tigers-c301771790|website=MLB.com|date=December 12, 2018|access-date=March 30, 2019|archive-date=July 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190711184143/https://www.mlb.com/news/jordy-mercer-signs-with-tigers-c301771790|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Mark|last=Sheldon|title=Jose Iglesias signs Minor League deal with Reds|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/reds-sign-jose-iglesias-to-minor-league-deal|website=MLB.com|date=February 23, 2019|access-date=March 30, 2019|archive-date=September 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190909173425/https://www.mlb.com/news/reds-sign-jose-iglesias-to-minor-league-deal|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Jason|last=Beck|title=Josh Harrison signs with Tigers|url=https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/josh-harrison-signs-with-tigers|website=MLB.com|date=February 24, 2019|access-date=February 24, 2019|archive-date=March 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200309032833/https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/josh-harrison-signs-with-tigers|url-status=live}}</ref> On March 19, it was announced that Michael Fulmer would undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the 2019 season.<ref>{{cite web|first=Rob|last=Rogacki|title=Tigers' Michael Fulmer to undergo Tommy John surgery|url=https://www.blessyouboys.com/2019/3/19/18272915/michael-fulmer-injury-update-detroit-tigers-tommy-john-surgery|website=Bless You Boys|date=March 19, 2019|access-date=March 28, 2019|archive-date=August 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190808025222/https://www.blessyouboys.com/2019/3/19/18272915/michael-fulmer-injury-update-detroit-tigers-tommy-john-surgery|url-status=live}}</ref> The Tigers finished the season with a 47–114 record, the worst in all of Major League Baseball, and their second worst season in franchise history after their 43–119 record in [[2003 Detroit Tigers season|2003]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Chris|last=McCosky|title=Fitting finale: Tigers close dreary year with another loss, finish 47-114|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2019/09/29/fitting-finale-detroit-tigers-close-season-another-loss-finish-47-114/3811737002/|website=The Detroit News|date=September 29, 2019|access-date=September 30, 2019|archive-date=September 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190930222232/https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2019/09/29/fitting-finale-detroit-tigers-close-season-another-loss-finish-47-114/3811737002/|url-status=live}}</ref> The 2019 Tigers tied the [[1939 St. Louis Browns season|1939 St. Louis Browns]] for the most home losses (59) during a season in the modern era.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tigers-tie-record-with-59th-home-loss-of-season |title=Tigers tie record with 59th home loss of season |website=MLB.com |first=Jason |last=Beck |date=September 26, 2019 |access-date=November 26, 2019 |archive-date=September 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927123143/https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tigers-tie-record-with-59th-home-loss-of-season |url-status=live }}</ref>

====2020====
{{Main|2020 Detroit Tigers season}}
On April 6, Al Kaline died at the age of 85. Kaline had been affiliated with the team for 67 years, most recently as an executive.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/al-kaline-dies-at-85 |title=HOFer Kaline, beloved 'Mr. Tiger,' dies at 85 |first=Jason |last=Beck |website=MLB.com |date=April 6, 2020 |access-date=September 29, 2020 |archive-date=August 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819040802/https://www.mlb.com/news/al-kaline-dies-at-85 |url-status=live }}</ref> The Tigers wore a No. 6 patch to honor him.<ref>{{cite web|first=Evan|last=Petzold|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2020/07/24/detroit-tigers-wear-no-6-patch-al-kaline/5501783002/|title=Detroit Tigers to wear No. 6 patch in honor of Al Kaline this season|website=[[Detroit Free Press]]|date=July 24, 2020|access-date=September 29, 2020|archive-date=September 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200918061108/https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2020/07/24/detroit-tigers-wear-no-6-patch-al-kaline/5501783002/|url-status=live}}</ref> In the [[2020 Major League Baseball season#Revised 60-game schedule|shortened 60-game season]] due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the Tigers remained in playoff contention heading into September.<ref>{{cite web|first=Evan|last=Woodbery|title=Tigers officially out of playoffs, but this weekend's series could still have meaning|url=https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2020/09/tigers-officially-out-of-playoffs-but-this-weekends-series-could-still-have-meaning.html|website=MLive|date=September 24, 2020|access-date=September 29, 2020|archive-date=September 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927215033/https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2020/09/tigers-officially-out-of-playoffs-but-this-weekends-series-could-still-have-meaning.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 19, manager Ron Gardenhire announced his retirement from baseball effective immediately, citing health concerns. Bench coach [[Lloyd McClendon]] was named interim manager for the remainder of the season.<ref name=gardy>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/ron-gardenhire-retires-as-tigers-manager |title=Citing health, Tigers manager Gardy retires |first=Jason |last=Beck |website=MLB.com |date=September 19, 2020 |access-date=September 29, 2020 |archive-date=September 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200925151143/https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/ron-gardenhire-retires-as-tigers-manager |url-status=live }}</ref> The Tigers ultimately faded down the stretch, finishing with a 23–35 record.<ref>{{cite web|first=Chris|last=McCosky|title=It was a grind': Tigers end unusual 2020 season on losing note, finish 23-35|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2020/09/27/detroit-tigers-muster-3-hits-loss-kansas-city-royals/3554766001/|website=The Detroit News|date=September 27, 2020|access-date=September 29, 2020|archive-date=October 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029180954/https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2020/09/27/detroit-tigers-muster-3-hits-loss-kansas-city-royals/3554766001/|url-status=live}}</ref>

====2021====
{{Main|2021 Detroit Tigers season}}
On October 30, 2020, the Tigers hired [[A. J. Hinch]] as manager.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/aj-hinch-hired-as-tigers-manager |title=Hinch: 'The good times are coming' to Detroit |first=Jason |last=Beck |website=MLB.com |date=October 30, 2020 |access-date=October 30, 2020 |archive-date=October 31, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031094712/https://www.mlb.com/news/aj-hinch-hired-as-tigers-manager |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2020/10/30/aj-hinch-detroit-tigers-new-manager/6082035002/ |title='A difference-maker': Tigers name AJ Hinch their new manager |first=Chris |last=McCosky |website=[[The Detroit News]] |date=October 30, 2020 |access-date=October 30, 2020 |archive-date=November 1, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101151025/https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2020/10/30/aj-hinch-detroit-tigers-new-manager/6082035002/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On May 18, 2021, [[Spencer Turnbull]] pitched the eighth no-hitter in Tigers history against the [[Seattle Mariners]]. Turnbull became the first Tigers player to throw a no-hitter since Justin Verlander on May 7, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/spencer-turnbull-throws-no-hitter|title=Tigers' Turnbull spins MLB's 5th no-no of '21|website=MLB.com|first=Jason|last=Beck|date=May 18, 2021|access-date=May 18, 2021|archive-date=May 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210528090554/https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/spencer-turnbull-throws-no-hitter|url-status=live}}</ref> The Tigers finished the season with a 77–85 record.<ref>{{cite web|first=Jason|last=Beck|title=Tigers close on high note as rivalry grows|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/tigers-close-2021-with-comeback-win-against-white-sox|website=MLB.com|date=October 3, 2021|access-date=October 4, 2021|archive-date=October 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211004002055/https://www.mlb.com/news/tigers-close-2021-with-comeback-win-against-white-sox|url-status=live}}</ref> This outperformed preseason predictions for the team, most of which said the Tigers would finish last.<ref>{{cite web|title=Predicting the 2021 MLB Standings|url=https://www.si.com/mlb/2021/03/29/baseball-preview-projected-standings|website=SI.com|date=March 29, 2021|access-date=October 3, 2021|archive-date=October 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211003225153/https://www.si.com/mlb/2021/03/29/baseball-preview-projected-standings|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Matt|last=Snyder|title=MLB 2021 season predictions: Expert picks for division winners, World Series champs|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-2021-season-predictions-expert-picks-for-division-winners-world-series-champ/|website=CBS Sports|date=March 31, 2021|access-date=October 4, 2021|archive-date=October 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211004154436/https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-2021-season-predictions-expert-picks-for-division-winners-world-series-champ/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Evan|last=Woodbery|title=Tigers deserve to celebrate their turnaround season. But the hard part comes next.|url=https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2021/10/tigers-deserve-to-celebrate-their-turnaround-season-but-now-the-hard-part-begins.html|website=MLive|date=October 4, 2021|access-date=October 4, 2021|archive-date=October 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211004213549/https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2021/10/tigers-deserve-to-celebrate-their-turnaround-season-but-now-the-hard-part-begins.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

====2022====
{{Main|2022 Detroit Tigers season}}
On August 10, 2022, the Tigers fired Al Avila as general manager.<ref>{{cite web|first=Evan|last=Petzold|title=Detroit Tigers fire general manager Al Avila after 7 seasons|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/08/10/detroit-tigers-fire-gm-al-avila-after-seven-seasons/10291309002/|website=Detroit Free Press|date=August 10, 2022|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106054642/https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/08/10/detroit-tigers-fire-gm-al-avila-after-seven-seasons/10291309002/|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 19, 2022, the Tigers hired [[Scott Harris (baseball)|Scott Harris]] as president of baseball operations.<ref>{{cite web|first=Evan|last=Petzold|title=Detroit Tigers hire San Francisco Giants GM Scott Harris as president of baseball operations|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/19/detroit-tigers-scott-harris-president-baseball-operations-san-francisco-giants/69504664007/|website=Detroit Free Press|date=September 19, 2022|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=January 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115015626/https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/09/19/detroit-tigers-scott-harris-president-baseball-operations-san-francisco-giants/69504664007/|url-status=live}}</ref> The Tigers finished the season with a 66–96 record and had one of the worst offense in the league.<ref>{{cite web|first=Jason|last=Beck|title=For Soto, Tigers, 'the best is coming next year'|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/tigers-2022-season-ends-with-walk-off-loss-to-mariners|website=MLB.com|date=October 5, 2022|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107003403/https://www.mlb.com/news/tigers-2022-season-ends-with-walk-off-loss-to-mariners|url-status=live}}</ref> On October 25, 2022, the Tigers hired Rob Metzler as vice president and assistant general manager.<ref>{{cite web|first=Chris|last=McCosky|title=Rob Metzler to bring 'innovative spirit' as Tigers' vice president, assistant GM|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/10/25/detroit-tigers-rob-metzler-vice-president-assistant-general-manager/69589672007/|website=The Detroit News|date=October 25, 2022|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221105073424/https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/10/25/detroit-tigers-rob-metzler-vice-president-assistant-general-manager/69589672007/|url-status=live}}</ref>

====2023====
{{Main|2023 Detroit Tigers season}}
On September 21, 2023, the Tigers hired [[Jeff Greenberg (sports executive)|Jeff Greenberg]] as general manager.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/09/21/detroit-tigers-jeff-greenberg-new-general-manager-scott-harris/70919558007/ |title=Detroit Tigers hire Chicago Blackhawks executive Jeff Greenberg as general manager |newspaper=[[Detroit Free Press]] |first=Evan |last=Petzold |date=September 21, 2023 |access-date=October 1, 2023 |archive-date=September 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230929135804/https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/09/21/detroit-tigers-jeff-greenberg-new-general-manager-scott-harris/70919558007/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The Tigers finished the season with a 78–84 record, and in second place in the division.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/10/01/detroit-tigers-game-score-recap-cleveland-guardians-miguel-cabrera/71027129007/ |title=Detroit Tigers take down Cleveland Guardians, 5-2, in final game of Miguel Cabrera's career |newspaper=[[Detroit Free Press]] |first=Evan |last=Petzold |date=October 1, 2023 |access-date=October 1, 2023 |archive-date=October 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231006150351/https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/10/01/detroit-tigers-game-score-recap-cleveland-guardians-miguel-cabrera/71027129007/ |url-status=live }}</ref> This was the final season for long-time Tigers slugger [[Miguel Cabrera]], who announced he would retire from playing. Following his retirement, he joined the Tigers' front office as a special assistant to [[Scott Harris (baseball)|Scott Harris]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/4913609/2023/09/29/miguel-cabrera-tigers-special-assistant-president-baseball-operations/ |title=Miguel Cabrera joining Tigers' front office as special assistant to Scott Harris after retiring |publisher=[[The Athletic]] |first=Cody |last= Stavenhagen |date=September 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230929214331/https://theathletic.com/4913609/2023/09/29/miguel-cabrera-tigers-special-assistant-president-baseball-operations/ |archive-date=September 29, 2023 |access-date=October 1, 2023}}</ref>