Scouting Report: Brenan Hanifee
Detroit Tigers | RP
Overall
Summary
Brenan Hanifee, 27-year-old right-handed reliever for the Detroit Tigers, was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on May 16, 2026, following the return of Casey Mize from the injured list. Prior to the option, Hanifee had impressed in his MLB stint with a 1.93 ERA and 1.07 WHIP through 9.1 innings across multiple appearances. He served as the opener in several bullpen games for Detroit and demonstrated strong performance metrics including a 4:1 K:BB ratio and allowing just one run over 8.1 frames. The organization views him as a strong candidate to return to the Tigers' bullpen in the near future.
Strengths
- Excellent ERA of 1.93 in MLB stint
- Strong WHIP of 1.07
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