Tigers sign RHP John Brebbia to 1-year deal with club option

The Detroit Tigers signed right-handed pitcher John Brebbia to a one-year contract with a club option for the 2026 season.Brebbia, 34, will earn a base salary of $2.25 million during the 2025 campaign, and an additional $4 million if the Tigers pick up his option for 2026. The deal comes with a $500,000 buyout if the option is not exercised, making $2.75 million is guaranteed.This season will be Brebbia’s eighth in the majors after he spent time with the St. Louis Cardinals (2017-19), San Francisco Giants (2021-23), Chicago White Sox (2024) and Atlanta Braves (2024).The deal includes $2 million in performance bonuses for both seasons — $250,000 each for 50, 55, 60 and 65 appearances, and $250,000 for 40, 45, 50 and 55 games finished.Escalators for the 2026 option — capped at $4 million — include $500,000 for 65 appearances, $1 million for each 45 and 60 games pitched, and $2 million for 55 games finished. The 6-foot-1 righty appeared in a career-high 76 games for the San Francisco Giants in 2022.

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