Detroit Tigers
· 2026-07-15
The Detroit Tigers have traded outfielder Jahmai Jones to the Boston Red Sox, according to a report by The Boston Globe's Alex Speier. The Red Sox acquired Jones for a player to be named later (PTBNL), with Jones recently being designated for assignment (DFA) by the Tigers to clear space for catcher/first baseman Eduardo Valencia.
The Tigers DFA'd Jones last week, and he struggled significantly this year, posting -1.2 fWAR with a rough .137/.219/.221 (25 wRC+) slash line in 57 games. Jones has appeared in 198 games throughout his MLB career, making his debut with the Los Angeles Angels in 2020 and then appearing in 26 games with the Baltimore Orioles in 2021.
The trade of Jones adds depth to the Red Sox's corner outfield positions, but it also means the Tigers will have to look elsewhere for outfield help. The Tigers are currently 12th in the American League with a 44-52 record, on a two-game losing streak after losing 0-5 to the Philadelphia Phillies on July 12.
Jones has struggled to find consistency in his career, but he has shown flashes of talent. He played for Team Korea during the 2026 World Baseball Classic, going 5-for-21 with one home run, one double, one walk, and two RBI. The Red Sox will look to Jones to provide a spark in their outfield, while the Tigers will have to regroup and find a new outfielder to fill the void left by Jones.
The Tigers' 44-52 record puts them 12th in the American League, and they are on a two-game losing streak after losing 0-5 to the Philadelphia Phillies on July 12. The team will have to look elsewhere for outfield help, and the trade of Jones is a significant move in their efforts to rebuild their roster.