Ryan Helsley hasn’t started a game since 2019 -- for Triple-A Memphis. The flamethrowing righty has spent his entire MLB career pitching out of the bullpen, even rising to elite closer status. But as he navigates free agency for the first time, a role change might be in order.

According to a report from The Athletic, multiple teams have expressed interest in the 31-year-old as a starting pitcher, including the Tigers.

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From a business perspective, it could make sense for Helsley to consider the switch. For one, his stock is down after a rough 2025 season, during which he posted a 4.50 ERA -- including a 7.20 ERA after joining the Mets in a July trade. That was a far cry from 2024, when he earned his second All-Star selection and won the 2024 Trevor Hoffman National Lea

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