Jason Foley
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Jun 4 2025The Tigers recalled Foley (shoulder) from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday and placed him on the 60-day injured list. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley has been on the Triple-A injured list since mid-April due to a shoulder strain, and he underwent season-ending surgery in May to address the issue. He'll now join the major-league 60-day IL in order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Sawyer Gipson-Long, who was activated from the injured list to start Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
May 13 2025Foley underwent season-ending shoulder surgery, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley got 28 saves for the Tigers last year but didn't make the team out of spring training. He was effective at Triple-A prior to his injury, tossing 6.2 scoreless innings with nine strikeouts and zero walks across five appearances. It's unclear what specific shoulder surgery Foley needed or if he'll be healthy for spring training.
Apr 17 2025Foley was placed on the 7-day injured list by Triple-A Toledo on Thursday due a right shoulder strain, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley struck out nine and permitted just one hit over 6.2 scoreless innings in his first five appearances with Toledo, but he hadn't pitched in several days and now it's been revealed why. It's not clear how long he might be sidelined, but the former Tigers closer will not be an option for the big club for a while.
Mar 26 2025The Tigers optioned Foley to Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley allowed five runs over 7.1 innings during Grapefruit League play but also had a 10:0 K:BB. The 29-year-old led the Tigers with 28 saves last season and had seemed to be firmly in the picture to close heading into 2025, but Detroit will give him time in the minors first to sharpen up. Beau Brieske, Tyler Holton, Tommy Kahnle and Will Vest are among the candidates to see save chances for the Tigers in what looks like a murky situation for fantasy.
Mar 14 2025Through five Grapefruit League appearances, Foley has allowed five runs on eight hits across 4.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley was solid for the Tigers in 2024, posting a 3.15 ERA and 1.18 WHIP during the regular season and leading the team with 28 saves, so the righty should have a little leeway despite his spring struggles. He still looks like the top candidate for saves in Detroit to start the year, though newcomer Tommy Kahnle is expected to be in the mix along with holdover Tyler Holton, and possibly Will Vest and Beau Brieske as well. Foley will likely need a strong start to his season to solidify his grip on the closer role.
Feb 2 2025With the Tigers adding Tommy Kahnle on Wednesday, Foley may end up splitting closer duties with the newcomer as well as Tyler Holton, Will Vest and Beau Brieske, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley easily led the team in saves last season with 28, while Holton had eight. However, manager A.J. Hinch has shown a willingness to play the matchups at the end of games, so the lefty Holton and others could mix in. As for Kahnle, he's been an effective reliever the past few years, though he's never had more than two saves in a season, so he probably will mostly work as a setup man. Foley is the top Detroit reliever to target at this point, but the fluid nature of the club's bullpen may limit his upside to a degree in 2025.
Jan 9 2025Foley agreed to a one-year, $3.15 million contract with the Tigers on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander receives a significant raise in his first season of arbitration eligibility after recording 28 saves with a 3.15 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 46:20 K:BB across 60 innings during the regular season last year. Foley is the early favorite to close games early in 2025, but he's not guaranteed the job and could work in more of a committee capacity.
Sep 28 2024Foley recorded the last out of Friday's 4-1 win over the White Sox to earn the save, ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tyler Holton was pitching well and possibly could have been asked to retire one more batter with a three-run lead, but the Tigers didn't mess around with a chance to secure an AL Wild Card spot. Foley did his part to kick-start the celebration by securing his 28th save of the season and seventh in the last two weeks. The righty has been a big piece of his team's surprise success this year, pitching to a 3.15 ERA and 1.18 WHIP across 60 innings. Foley will clearly have a high-leverage role in the postseason now as well.
Sep 26 2024Foley earned the save in Thursday's 4-3 win over Tampa Bay, striking out a pair in a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley's now converted 12 of his last 13 save opportunities, allowing just four earned runs over 16.2 innings in that span. The right-hander is up to 27 saves on the season with a 3.17 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 46:20 K:BB across 59.2 innings.
Sep 22 2024Foley pitched a clean ninth inning with a strikeout to record the save in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Detroit winning and Minnesota losing twice Sunday, the Tigers moved into the last AL wild-card spot for the moment. Foley has been a key part of the team's recent surge, as he now has 26 saves this season, including four in the last week. Expect Detroit to keep leaning on its closer in the final week of the regular season as the club battles for a playoff berth.
Sep 17 2024Foley pitched a perfect 10th inning to record the save in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the second straight night, Foley made quick work of Kansas City to wrap up a critical win for the Tigers as they continue their playoff push. The righty needed 13 pitches to record his 24th save on Monday and needed just 11 pitches to secure save No. 25 on Tuesday. Foley has only allowed two earned runs over his last 22 appearances, and he's lowered his ERA to a tidy 2.97 in the process. Southpaw Tyler Holton is seeing some save opportunities in the right matchups, but Foley is still the top closing option in Detroit's bullpen most days.
Sep 16 2024Foley earned the save against the Royals on Monday, striking out one over a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley was called upon to protect a 7-6 lead in the ninth frame and did so on 13 pitches. The 28-year-old has converted nine straight saves, including five in nine September appearances. On the season, he is 24-for-27 in save opportunities with a 3.02 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 43:19 K:BB across 56.2 innings.
Sep 15 2024Foley earned the save Sunday, striking out two over 1.1 perfect innings against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley was called upon to finish out the eighth inning after an Adley Rutschman homer brought the Orioles to within one, striking out Coby Mayo, then retiring the side in the ninth to finish off his 23rd save of the season. It was a nice rebound effort for Foley, who had allowed two runs in his last appearance, the first time he had allowed an earned run since the end of July.
Sep 12 2024Foley (3-6) allowed two runs on two hits across an inning of work to take the loss Thursday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A day after recording his 22nd save of the season, Foley was less effective in a non-save situation Thursday. The righty entered in a 2-2 game and allowed his first earned runs in an appearance since July 30. Foley's recent success and his 3.15 ERA overall should keep him locked in as Detroit's primary closer, thought lefty Tyler Holton has also been good, and the latter should continue to see save opportunities in the right matchups.
Sep 11 2024Foley pitched a scoreless ninth inning to record the save in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Rockies. He walked one and struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Tyler Holton has worked his way into the closer mix with seven saves this season, Foley has recorded Detroit's last two saves, and he now has a team-high 22 for the year. The righty doesn't miss a ton of bats, as he has only 40 strikeouts across 53.1 innings, but he's been effective in his role nonetheless. With the Tigers scrapping to stay in contention for a playoff spot, Foley should continue to see plenty of high-leverage work in the season's final few weeks.
Sep 7 2024Foley got the save Saturday, allowing one hit and striking out one in two-thirds of an inning against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley entered the game in the ninth after the first out was already recorded and immediately gave up a single, but he worked around to earn his 21st save. The 28-year-old has lowered his ERA to 2.92 following yet another scoreless outing. Foley has not allowed an earned run since July, going 17 straight appearances without an earned run.
Sep 1 2024Foley earned the save Sunday, striking out one during a perfect ninth inning against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley needed just seven pitches to close the door on his 20th save. The Detroit closer begins September in the same manner as he ended August as he holds a 0.00 ERA and 0.50 WHIP with 10 strikeouts over 12 innings since the end of July.
Aug 28 2024Foley pitched a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts to record the save the in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley has recorded the save each of the last two days against Los Angeles, giving him 19 for the season. That's easily a career high for the righty, as he came into the year with just seven saves across his first three MLB campaigns, all of which came in 2023. The Tigers have used Tyler Holton and Shelby Miller on occasion to close out games, but Foley has established himself as the top option in Detroit's bullpen.
Aug 23 2024Foley threw a perfect inning to pick up a save against the White Sox on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley quickly finished off the 5-2 win with just four pitches. It was his first save since Aug. 15 and just his fourth since the start of July. Foley has turned in 8.2 straight frames without allowing an earned run, dropping his ERA to 3.33 with a 33:16 K:BB through 46 innings.
Aug 15 2024Foley earned the save in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Mariners, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first save for Foley in over a month and his first opportunity since July 12, when he allowed a run in a loss to the Dodgers. While Foley struggled to close out July, he's been pitching better since the start of August -- he's now made seven straight appearances (6.2 innings) without allowing an earned run. While the closing job in Detroit appears fluid, Foley is still likely the best bet for saves moving forward. He's converted 16 of 19 save chances this year while posting a 3.48 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP and 32:15 K:BB across 44 innings.
Aug 11 2024Foley did not appear in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Giants, with Will Vest earning the save instead. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley last pitched on Friday and before that on Wednesday, so he seemingly should have been available for the save opportunity Sunday. Instead, Will Vest was used and earned his first save of the season. Foley leads the Tigers with 15 saves, but he's also struggled a bit recently, as he has a 5.68 ERA and 1.74 WHIP since the beginning of July. Foley has a tenuous hold on the closer role, and with six Detroit relievers now having saves this year, it's a fairly murky bullpen situation at this point.
Aug 4 2024Foley (3-3) allowed two unearned runs on one hit across two innings of relief to earn the win in extra innings Saturday against the Royals. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley didn't enter the contest until the top of the 10th inning, when he allowed the automatic runner on second base to score following a fielder's choice and a sacrifice fly. He allowed the automatic runner to score again in the 11th, but the Tigers scored twice in the bottom half to give the righty the win. Foley has ceded some ninth-inning work to other relievers, though he's still clearly trusted in high-leverage spots and remains the team's top closer. He leads the Tigers by a wide margin with 15 saves this season.
Jul 20 2024Foley pitched a clean eighth inning in Friday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jays, with Tyler Holton working the ninth for the save. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Beau Brieske started the eighth inning by allowing a single, a home run and another single, the Tigers turned to Foley. He managed to retire Vladimir Guerrero, Justin Turner and Leo Jimenez in order to maintain Detroit's lead and ultimately earn a hold. While Foley still sits tentatively atop the team's depth chart at closer, both Holton and Shelby Miller are waiting in the wings as needed.
Jul 12 2024Foley (2-3) blew a save and took the loss against the Dodgers on Friday, allowing one run on two hits with no walks and no strikeouts over 0.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley was called upon for a possible multi-inning save with a 3-2 lead in the eighth but was instead charged with a blown save and the loss while recording just two outs. The closer has been shaky in July despite securing two saves, yielding four earned runs in 2.1 innings with just one strikeout. On the year, he is 15-for-18 in save chances with a 3.62 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 24:10 K:BB over 32.1 innings.
Jul 10 2024Foley earned a save in Wednesday's win over the Guardians, walking one and recording the final two outs in the ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley was summoned to protect a 5-4 lead with one out in the ninth inning and stranded a runner on third to secure his 15th save in 17 attempts. It was a gutsy effort, as he entered Wednesday having yielded four earned runs over his previous four appearances. On the season, the 28-year-old owns a 3.41 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 24:10 K:BB over 31.2 innings.
Jul 6 2024Foley allowed two runs on four hits but managed to secure the save in Friday's 5-4 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley started the ninth inning with a 5-2 lead but was generally ineffective as he allowed Cincinnati back into the game before eventually escaping. Despite the blip, the righty has been mostly reliable this year, compiling a 3.26 ERA across 30.1 innings and recording 14 saves in 16 chances. Foley isn't the most exciting option, but as long as he remains the closer in Detroit, he'll maintain fantasy value.
Jun 21 2024Foley struck out one over 1.1 innings to earn the save in a 2-1 win over the White Sox on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley was summoned to protect a 2-1 lead with two outs in the eighth inning and induced a groundout from Andrew Vaughn. He hit Paul DeJong with a pitch in the ninth but ended the game with a double play to earn his 13th save of the season. Foley has not allowed an earned run in seven June appearances and is now 13-for-15 in save chances with a 2.67 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 22:9 K:BB over 27 innings in 2024.
May 26 2024Foley was charged with the blown save Sunday against the Blue Jays, allowing three earned runs on two hits and one walk in 0.2 innings of work. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander was called upon with one out in the eighth inning and two runners on base. He allowed a single and a walk before Daulton Varsho took him deep to give the Blue Jays a two run lead. Despite the rocky appearance, Foley should remain the Tigers' closer for the time being. He is now 11-for-13 in save chances this season with a 3.54 ERA.
May 24 2024Foley set down the lone batter he faced to pick up the save in Friday's 6-2 win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andrew Chafin recorded the first two outs in the ninth inning before allowing four consecutive base hits, allowing the Blue Jays to get the tying run to the plate. However, Foley would come on in relief to set down Danny Jansen for the final out, earning his 11th save this season. While the Tigers don't have a clear ninth-inning hierarchy, Foley still appears to be the best bet for saves in Detroit. His ERA is down to 2.41 on the year with a 1.34 WHIP and 16:7 K:BB across 18.2 innings.
May 13 2024Foley pitched a clean ninth inning with two strikeouts to record the save in Monday's 6-5 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley has emerged in a crowded bullpen as the preferred closing option, and he's looked good so far, converting 10 out of 11 save chances and posting a solid 2.20 ERA. The righty came into the season with just seven career saves at the MLB level, and it's no guarantee he holds onto the job all year with other capable candidates on the roster. However, Foley is the top Detroit reliever to target for the moment, and he should deliver good fantasy value if he keeps pitching like this.
May 4 2024Foley (2-1) allowed two runs on four hits without recording an out to blow the save and take the loss Friday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley came on in the ninth inning to protect a 1-0 Detroit lead, but the righty struggled and blew his first save of the season in 10 chances. He's still sitting with a solid 2.63 ERA overall and should remain the team's closer for now, though it's a fluid situation with Alex Lange, Shelby Miller and Andrew Chafin all potentially waiting in the wings if Foley stumbles again. Lange led the Tigers with 26 saves last year and has been sharp with a 0.75 ERA in 2024, so he may be the next man up in this bullpen.
Apr 28 2024Foley allowed one hit and one walk over one scoreless frame to earn the save Sunday against the Royals. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley kept things interesting by allowing the first two batters he faced to reach but induced a groundout followed by two strikeouts to join four other relievers with his league-leading ninth save in as many opportunities. The Tigers' closer lowered his ERA to 1.38 with a 1.23 WHIP and 13 strikeouts across 13 innings.
Apr 24 2024Foley struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his seventh save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He needed only nine pitches (seven strikes) to dispatch the bottom of the Tampa Bay order. Foley has yet to blow a save or even give up an earned run this season, and the Tigers closer sports an 11:6 K:BB through 11 innings.
Apr 19 2024Foley issued a walk and struck out one batter in a scoreless inning Friday. He earned a save in the win over Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley worked around a two-out walk to finish off the 5-4 win Friday. He's now converted all six of his save chances and is riding a 10-inning scoreless streak to open the 2024 campaign. The 28-year-old has produced a 10:6 K:BB during that span. However, four of those walks have come over his last 2.2 frames.
Apr 16 2024Foley earned his fifth save of the season Tuesday against the Rangers after he allowed a hit and a walk over a scoreless two-thirds of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley entered with a 4-2 advantage and needed just the final two outs, though he made things interesting by giving up a single and a walk to the first two batters he faced. The right-hander battled back quickly and retired the next two hitters on three pitches, and he's now a perfect 5-for-5 in save chances. Foley has surrendered just one unearned run through nine outings this season, and he appears to have a decent hold on the closer role as the only Detroit reliever with multiple saves.
Apr 14 2024Foley pitched a scoreless inning, walking two batters on his way to a save in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley was tasked with protecting the team's one-run lead in the top of the ninth inning, and he worked around a pair of two-out walks to secure his fourth save of the season. The right-hander is a perfect 4-for-4 in save opportunities in 2024. He's yet to allow a run over 7.1 innings in seven appearances as Detroit's primary closer.
Apr 9 2024Foley gave up two hits and didn't walk a batter during a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Pirates. He did not record a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander allowed multiple hits in an appearance for the first time this season but helped himself by inducing a groundball double play. Foley is racking up the stats early in the season with two wins and three saves through six scoreless appearances as he appears to be the favored option for the ninth inning.
Apr 6 2024Foley (2-0) pitched a scoreless eighth inning with two strikeouts to earn the win in Friday's 5-4 victory over the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley now has two wins across five appearances after recording only three wins in 70 games last season. While he likely won't be able to sustain his current vulturing pace, the righty does seem to be Detroit's top option for saves at the moment, though the likes of Alex Lange, Andrew Chafin and Shelby Miller are also in the mix in a fluid Detroit bullpen. Foley leads the team with two saves so far, while Lange has one and no one else has any.
Apr 1 2024Foley (1-0) allowed one hit in a scoreless inning Monday, striking out two and earning a win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers won in the 10th inning after Foley quickly worked through the ninth. The 28-year-old has already converted two saves and earned a win this season as he's seemingly locked himself into Detroit's ninth-inning role. Foley has four punchouts through 2.1 innings so far.
Mar 31 2024Foley went 0.2 clean innings to earn his second save of the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley appears to have won the closer role in Detroit, closing out his second game of the series sweep over the White Sox. While presumed closer Alex Lange struggled with his command in his first appearance Saturday, allowing three walks while earning one out, Foley has retired all four batters he's faced to seemingly temporarily solidify his hold on the job.
Mar 28 2024Foley struck out the only two batters he faced Thursday against the White Sox to earn his first save of the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lefty Andrew Chafin, after pitching a scoreless eighth inning, recorded the first out of the ninth before handing things over to Foley. The right-hander struck out Yoan Moncada and Luis Robert to preserve an Opening Day shutout while touching triple digits with his sinker. Alex Lange was the presumptive closer for the Tigers after leading the team in saves with 26 last season, but he did not appear in Thursday's game. There has been nothing yet to indicate Lange is injured, so perhaps Foley has simply leapfrogged Lange for the closer role in the eyes of manager A.J. Hinch.
Mar 17 2024Foley (undisclosed) struck out three and allowed one hit over a scoreless inning of relief Friday in the Tigers' 6-1 win over Atlanta in Grapefruit League play. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley was back in action for his fourth appearance of the spring and his first since March 7 after he had been shut down for a brief period with what manager A.J. Hinch termed as "mid-camp fatigue." The right-hander had struggled over his first three outings, but the time off appeared to do him some good, as he looked sharp in his return to the mound Friday. Foley should be positioned to open the upcoming season as one of the top setup options in front of closer Alex Lange.
Mar 10 2024Manager A.J. Hinch said that Foley (undisclosed) wasn't used in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets due to "mid-camp fatigue," Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley doesn't look to be dealing with a legitimate injury, but he could be dealing with a case of "dead arm" after allowing three runs on three hits and two walks over 2.2 innings in three appearances so far this spring. He presumably isn't in any real danger of opening the season on the injured list but may rest for a few days before making his next Grapefruit League appearance.
Mar 7 2024Foley tossed a scoreless inning Thursday in Grapefruit League action against the Blue Jays and now has a 10.13 ERA this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley has allowed three runs across 2.2 innings this spring, so it's a very small sample size. The righty was effective for the Tigers last season, posting a 2.61 ERA and 1.16 WHIP across 69 innings, and he should be able to shake off this relatively slow start. Foley figures to slot in as a setup option ahead of Alex Lange, though he could see save opportunities if Lange struggles with command like he did in 2023.
Sep 26 2023Foley (3-3) pitched around a hit and a walk to record a clean inning of relief and earn the win Tuesday against the Royals. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley got into a little bit of trouble but managed to escape, thanks in large part to a double-play grounder off the bat of Bobby Witt. The righty reliever has been solid all season for the Tigers with a 2.65 ERA, and he leads the team with 28 holds. He's also managed to record seven saves, giving him some fantasy value here and there.
Aug 20 2023Foley pitched a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts to record the save in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley now has seven saves this season, with three of them coming in his last four appearances as he's taken over as Detroit's primary closer, displacing Alex Lange. Foley has a strong 2.63 ERA overall, though his ERA in August sits at 4.32, in part due to allowing three earned runs in an outing Wednesday. As long as the righty displays better command than Lange and avoids blowups, he should stick as the team's top option for saves.
Aug 19 2023Foley recorded his sixth save of the season in the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Guardians, giving up a run on two hits while striking out one in the ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steven Kwan led off the final frame with a triple, but Foley had a three-run cushion to work with and was able to minimize the damage. Alex Lange continues to deal with control issues, posting an 8:10 K:BB through 4.1 innings in August, but Foley is facing his own struggles as the next man up in the closer role. Foley has been tagged for four runs on six hits, including two homers, in his last two appearances.
Aug 13 2023Foley gave up one hit over 1.2 scoreless innings of relief Saturday to record his fifth save of the season in a 6-2 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Beau Brieske started the eighth inning protecting a five-run lead, but after a Justin Turner homer and two singles, Foley was brought in to shut down the rally with the tying run on deck. The right-hander's power sinker proved to be too much for Boston's hitters, producing four groundball outs -- including a game-ending double play -- plus an infield pop-up. Alex Lange has walked nine batters in his last three appearances and appears to be in danger of losing his grip on Detroit's closer role, and while Foley is in the mix to replace him, manager A.J. Hinch might be leaning toward a committee approach instead. Since Lange's last save July 23, four different Tigers relievers -- Brieske with two, and Foley, Tyler Holton and Jose Cisnero with one each -- have collected a save.
Aug 12 2023Foley was reinstated from the bereavement list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley had been away from the team since Tuesday. Trey Wingenter was called up to take his spot in the bullpen at that time and will return to the minors now that Foley is ready to go.
Aug 8 2023The Tigers placed Foley on the bereavement list Tuesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley will be allowed to miss three-to-seven games as he mourns the passing of his grandmother. Trey Wingenter will come up from Triple-A Toledo to take Foley's place in Detroit's bullpen.
Jul 20 2023Foley picked up the save in Thursday's 3-0 victory over Kansas City, working around a hit in a scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Alex Lange worked two of Detroit's previous three games, Foley was called upon Thursday to protect a three-run lead in the ninth inning. The 27-year-old right-hander worked around a leadoff single, coaxing a double-play ball off the bat of Salvador Perez to earn his fourth save of the season. While Lange seems to have steadied himself as the Tigers' closer, Foley has been good in a set-up role, pitching to a 2.13 ERA with a 1.06 WHIP and 37:9 K:BB across 42.1 innings this year.
Jun 18 2023Foley picked up the save in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Twins. He allowed one hit while striking out four over two scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley got the Tigers out of a jam in the eighth inning, then tossed a perfect ninth to pick up his third save of the campaign and his first since April 25. Though Foley has operated in high-leverage situations all year as a setup man for closer Alex Lange, he has struggled when given the opportunity to pick up saves, blowing two of his five chances this season.
Jun 12 2023Foley (2-2) blew the save and took the loss in Sunday's 7-5 loss against the Diamondbacks. He allowed four runs on four hits and a walk over one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley had a chance to earn his first save since April 25 as he was called upon to protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning. After recording the first out, he allowed the next three Diamondbacks to reach safely before Christian Walker roped a two-out double, putting the Tigers behind 6-5 and ultimately handing Foley the loss. The 27-year-old Foley had allowed just one earned run in his last 11.2 innings prior to Sunday's outing. He still sports a solid 2.63 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 22:6 K:BB through 27.1 innings this season. With Alex Lange struggling, the Tigers may give Foley another shot in the ninth.
Feb 22 2023Foley figures to have a prominent relief role for the Tigers this season with several key members of last year's bullpen departing in the offseason, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gregory Soto is the most significant departure, as the lefty led the Tigers in saves last year. However, Joe Jimenez, Michael Fulmer and Andrew Chafin are also gone. That leaves the likes of Foley, Alex Lange and Jose Cisnero in a position to take on more prominent roles, though it's unclear who might emerge as the closer. Foley recorded a 3.88 ERA and 1.38 WHIP across 60.1 innings in 2022. He only recorded 43 strikeouts in that time, so the righty doesn't profile as an overpowering pitcher, which could make him more of a setup option.
Sep 21 2022Foley allowed three runs on five hits across an inning of relief in Wednesday's loss to the Orioles. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley entered the game with Baltimore up 5-1 in the eighth, and the Tigers decided to let the righty ride despite his struggles. He's now allowed runs in his last two appearances and has an 11.37 ERA this month across 6.1 innings. Foley's season ERA is still a respectable 3.65, though he's been trending in the wrong direction lately.
May 12 2022The Tigers recalled Foley from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll assume the 26-man active roster spot of Joey Wentz, who was optioned to Toledo following his first MLB start in Wednesday's 9-0 loss to the Athletics. Foley will give the Tigers a fresh arm in the bullpen for Thursday's series finale.
Apr 24 2022The Tigers optioned Foley to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley was moved off the 28-man active roster to clear a spot for shortstop Javier Baez (thumb), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Over his five relief appearances with Detroit spanning 5.2 innings, Foley gave up two earned runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out zero.
Mar 28 2022With the Tigers sending down a few relievers Monday, Foley now appears more likely to make the Opening Day roster, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bryan Garcia was optioned to Triple-A Toledo, while Jacob Barnes, Miguel Diaz and Wily Peralta were all optioned to minor-league camp Monday. Foley is on the 40-man roster, which helps his chances of sticking around as the roster is trimmed down further. The 26-year-old would likely slot in as a low-leverage reliever for the Tigers with limited fantasy appeal.
Sep 14 2021Foley was recalled from Triple-A Toledo ahead of Tuesday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley has held his own across his first 6.1 major-league innings this season, allowing just two earned runs on six hits while striking out a pair. He'll rejoin the big club for the first time since the end of August and figures to pick up some of Jose Cisnero's (elbow) innings with the latter moving to the injured list.
Aug 29 2021The Tigers optioned Foley to Triple-A Toledo after Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley tossed a scoreless sixth inning Sunday, but he issued two walks and needed 23 pitches to retire the side. The Tigers' decision to demote Foley likely has less to do with how he looked Sunday than it does the team's desire to add another fresh arm to the bullpen ahead of Monday's game against the Twins.
Aug 27 2021Foley was recalled by the Tigers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley made his first four major-league appearances earlier in the season, allowing two runs in five hits despite striking out just two batters. He didn't walk any opposing batters but hit three of them. Erasmo Ramirez was designated for assignment to clear a bullpen spot.
Jun 14 2021Foley was optioned to Triple-A Toledo following Monday's game against the Royals, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Foley surrendered one run on two hits in one inning Monday, and he'll head down to the minors after two other Detroit arms suffered injuries in the series opener. The team will likely call up multiple fresh arms Tuesday after deploying nine different pitchers.
Jun 6 2021The Tigers selected Foley's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Michael Fulmer landing on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain, a spot has opened up for Foley on the major-league roster. This marks Foley's first promotion to the big leagues. The right-hander has posted a 3.60 ERA and 10:4 K:BB across 10 innings at Triple-A Toledo this season. He'll look to make his major-league debut out of the Detroit bullpen in the coming days.