Jason Foley
30-Year-Old
Free Agent
Out
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 2/1/2026
2025 Stats
W-L
0-0
ERA
0.00
WHIP
0.00
K
0
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Foley's secondary offerings have been a work in progress, but he finally achieved success with his slider in 2024. The right-hander held opposing hitters to a mere .113 average and .145 slugging percentage that were among the best marks in the league for that pitch type. As expected, his usage of the slider increased by 14.1 percentage points - to 31.5 percent overall. Foley still favored his 97 mph sinker (54.7 percent usage), but it was crushed by opposing hitters (.299 AVG, 48.6 percent hard-hit). The 29-year-old still led Detroit with a career-high 28 saves and a 62.2% team save share, but he lost his grasp on closing duties for an extended period near mid-season and during the playoffs. Oddly, Foley only pitched once out of seven postseason contests, casting some doubt on his prospects for opening 2025 as the Tigers' closer. A shared role and more conservative save projection - perhaps 15-to-20 for Foley - might be a more realistic outcome. Read Past Outlooks
Becomes free agent
Foley (shoulder) was non-tendered by the Tigers on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Foley was designated for assignment Tuesday, but he's now officially a free agent. He spent most of the 2025 season sidelined by a shoulder injury.
Foley was designated for assignment Tuesday, but he's now officially a free agent. He spent most of the 2025 season sidelined by a shoulder injury.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-4%
BAA vs RHP
2025
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| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .247 | 46 | 22 | 45 | 5 |
| Since 2023vs Right | .236 | 55 | 13 | 71 | 2 |
| 2025vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024vs Left | .188 | 21 | 14 | 16 | 3 |
| 2024vs Right | .252 | 25 | 6 | 35 | 2 |
| 2023vs Left | .299 | 25 | 8 | 29 | 2 |
| 2023vs Right | .222 | 30 | 7 | 36 | 0 |
Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-5%
ERA at Home
2025
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| ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023Home | 2.79 | 1.11 | 61.1 | 7.0 | 2.5 |
| Since 2023Away | 2.93 | 1.23 | 67.2 | 7.0 | 2.4 |
| 2025Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024Home | 3.51 | 1.05 | 33.1 | 7.3 | 3.0 |
| 2024Away | 2.70 | 1.35 | 26.2 | 6.4 | 3.0 |
| 2023Home | 1.93 | 1.18 | 28.0 | 6.8 | 1.9 |
| 2023Away | 3.07 | 1.15 | 41.0 | 7.5 | 2.0 |
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2023
Foley relied on his sinker more than ever in 2023 (69.3% pitch usage) after adding a tick of velocity (97.2 mph average) on the pitch. 45 of Foley's 55 total strikeouts came via his sinker, which also yielded a 57.1% groundball percentage that was 14th-highest among qualified relievers. The 28-year-old also set career-best marks in games played (70), innings (69.0), WHIP (1.16) and holds (28) while leading Tigers relievers with a 2.82 WPA. Foley briefly took over closing duties in August and finished the year with 7 saves despite lacking whiffs (17.9%) and strikeouts (19.9%). The right-hander has been one of Detroit's most reliable relief pitchers over the past two seasons and should reprise his high-leverage role again in 2024. Even more save chances could be in his future, especially if Alex Lange's control issues persist.
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Scrubbed from 40-man roster
The Tigers designated Foley (shoulder) for assignment Tuesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
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Begins throwing again
Foley (shoulder) initiated a throwing progression Monday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
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Moved to 60-day IL
The Tigers recalled Foley (shoulder) from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday and placed him on the 60-day injured list.
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Season-ending surgery needed
Foley recently underwent season-ending arthroscopic right shoulder surgery, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
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Lands on IL with shoulder strain
Triple-A Toledo placed Foley on its 7-day injured list Thursday due a right shoulder strain, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
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Drawing trade interest
Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports the Tigers have received "significant interest" for Foley on the trade market.
ANALYSIS
The right-hander had a 3.88 ERA as a middle-relief option for Detroit last year, and he's excelled in a setup role this season with a 2.03 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 39:10 K:BB over 44.1 innings. Foley isn't eligible for arbitration until 2025, so the Tigers aren't likely to move him without a strong offer.
The right-hander had a 3.88 ERA as a middle-relief option for Detroit last year, and he's excelled in a setup role this season with a 2.03 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 39:10 K:BB over 44.1 innings. Foley isn't eligible for arbitration until 2025, so the Tigers aren't likely to move him without a strong offer.