with the Chicago Cubs. On October 25, pitcher Artie Lewicki was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks. On October 29, catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia elected free agency. On January 28, 2019, he announced his retirement. On November 5, shortstop José Iglesias elected free agency. On February 23, Iglesias signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds with an invitation to spring training. On November 14, pitcher Warwick Saupold signed a one-year contract with the Hanwha Eagles of the KBO. On November 18, pitcher Jacob Turner signed a one-year contract with the Kia Tigers of the KBO. On November 30, the Tigers announced they would not tender contracts to catcher James McCann and relief pitcher Alex Wilson, making them free agents. On December 19, McCann signed a one-year $2.5 million contract with the Chicago White Sox. On February 9, Wilson first signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians but opted out of that contract to sign a major league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers on March 22. On December 10, outfielder Mike Gerber was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants. On February 4, pitcher Francisco Liriano signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. On August 9, the Tigers released infielder Josh Harrison and pitcher Sandy Báez. The Tigers re-signed Báez to a minor league contract on August 13. Harrison signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies on November 26. On August 11, pitcher Trevor Rosenthal elected free agency after clearing waivers. He signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees on August 21. Signings On September 6, the Tigers claimed outfielder Dustin Peterson off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. On November 2, the Tigers claimed relief pitcher José Fernández off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays and utility player Brandon Dixon from the Cincinnati Reds. On December 4, the Tigers signed pitcher Matt Moore to a one-year, $2.5 million contract. On December 4, the Tigers signed catcher Bobby Wilson to a minor league deal. He was released on March 22 and re-signed on March 24. His contract was selected on June 14. On December 10, the Tigers signed pitcher Tyson Ross to a one-year, $5.75 million contract. On December 13, the Tigers selected pitcher Reed Garrett in the Rule 5 draft. He was returned to the Texas Rangers on May 19. On December 14, the Tigers signed shortstop Jordy Mercer