The Tigers, meanwhile, were a below-average team in 2023. They've acted fast, and will likely reap the rewards. They are good teams that are trying to not just stay good, but get better.

The Braves and Phillies are two teams that made the playoffs last season. Lopez would have been a great addition to the Tigers bullpen with his swing-and-miss stuff. The Atlanta Braves signed RHP Reynaldo Lopez to a three-year, $30 million deal on Monday. One of the best relievers is off the market as well. For how good Nola can be and the type of pitcher he is, that's a steal for the Phillies. SP Aaron Nola returned to the Phillies on a seven-year, $172 million deal on Sunday.

Two of the better free agent pitchers are already off the market. But if he wants to fill those holes via the free agent market, he may want to act fast. It makes sense considering that the starting rotation and the bullpen both have some holes. Scott Harris has said that he is focused on getting some pitching help ($$$) this offseason.

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