"MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz projected that Rainey would earn $1.6MM in arbitration, so the non-tender allowed the Tigers to save some money and still bring the righty back on a non-guaranteed deal. The terms of Rainey's minor league pact aren't known, but if he is selected to Detroit's active roster, his guaranteed salary will probably clock in south of that $1.6MM estimate."
"The 2025 season was a rough one for Rainey, who posted an 11.17 ERA over 9 2/3 innings and 13 appearances for the Pirates and Tigers. Signed to a minor league deal by Pittsburgh last winter, his stint with the Bucs ended up being two stints, as he re-signed with the team again in June after he elected free agency rather than accept an outright assignment."
Tanner Rainey re-signed with the Detroit Tigers on a minor-league contract after being designated for assignment and non-tendered. MLBTR projected a $1.6MM arbitration award, so the Tigers saved money while retaining the right-hander on a non-guaranteed deal; his selected-to-roster salary would likely be below that estimate. Rainey posted an 11.17 ERA across 9 2/3 major-league innings in 2025 after multiple minor-league stints with Pittsburgh and Detroit. A 33-year-old with eight MLB seasons, Rainey struggled following Tommy John recovery, showing poor control in 2024 but better Triple-A results (2.88 ERA, 32% K) despite a high walk rate.
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