# Tigers Target Free Agents for 2027 Playoffs

> Detroit Tigers could sign three World Series players before 2027 playoffs.
- Title: Tigers Target Free Agents for 2027 Playoffs | Shortify
- Summary: Detroit Tigers could sign three World Series players before 2027 playoffs. Detroit Tigers may target Brewers' Jake Bauers, Rays' JoJo Romero and Taylor Walls…
- Keywords: detroit tigers, milwaukee brewers, tampa bay rays, jake bauers, jojo romero, taylor walls, free agency, 2027 playoffs, mlb, baseball, sports, Tigers
- Source: Detroit Tigers On SI — https://si.com/mlb/tigers/onsi/3-impending-free-agents-still-playing-in-october-who-should-interest-the-detroit-tigers
- Published: 2026-10-21T15:00:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: detroit tigers, milwaukee brewers, tampa bay rays, jake bauers, jojo romero, taylor walls, free agency, 2027 playoffs, mlb, baseball, sports
## Tigers Learn From Rays and Brewers
Detroit Tigers can learn from Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers chasing their first World Series title.
## Scott Harris Active in Free Agency
President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris signed Framber Valdez for three years at $115 million.
## Free Agency Deadline Approaching
Detroit front office must prepare to pounce on free agents with potential December lockout.
## Three World Series Players Targeted
Tigers could target three current World Series players: two Brewers, one Rays.
## Jake Bauers: Reach Target
Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers hit same home runs as Torkelson with better batting average.
## Spencer Torkelson's Status
Torkelson under contract but not first overall pick hoped for by Tigers.
## JoJo Romero: Within Reach
Romero has 3.51 ERA since 2020 and $26.7 million market value for 2027.
## Taylor Walls: Within Reach
Walls has $3.1 million club option with Rays for 2027 and 21 stolen bases.
## Tigers Need Infield Depth
Detroit lacks middle-infield depth with Taylor Walls as potential solution.
## Walls' Defensive Value
Walls has 3.0 WAR defensively at shortstop with 21 stolen bases in 2026.
## Club Options Deadline
Tigers will know if Walls available within five days after World Series.
## Key takeaway

Detroit Tigers may target Brewers' Jake Bauers, Rays' JoJo Romero and Taylor Walls for 2027 season.