Height
6'0"
Weight
180 lbs
Age
30
College
Stephen F. Austin
Experience
5 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsA+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 272 | 3.56 | 15-13 | 284 | 1.24 | 285.1 | 28 |
| 2026 | | 1 | 0.00 | 0-0 | 1 | 0.00 | 1.0 | 0 |
| 2025 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$4.0M
Guaranteed
$2.4M
AAV
$4.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Will Vest's one-year, $3.95M deal with the Tigers earns a B+ CVI — solid value for a setup man who's delivered A+ production through six big league seasons. The 30-year-old right-hander has compiled elite numbers as a reliable bullpen piece, though his current season sample (one strikeout in one game) is too small to draw meaningful conclusions. At just under $4M annually, Vest's salary sits in the sweet spot for quality middle relievers, avoiding the premium costs of elite closers while securing proven performance. His six-year veteran status puts him in his theoretical prime for relief pitchers, where experience and stuff typically intersect most favorably. The Team USA selection validates his standing among the game's better setup options, and with positive media sentiment surrounding his role expansion opportunities, this short-term commitment looks shrewd. Detroit gets bullpen stability without long-term risk, while Vest positions himself for another payday if he maintains his elite production level.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Will Vest, a relief pitcher for the Tigers, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their elite production. His A- performance grade positions him among the elite at the relief pitcher position. While he has yet to earn major individual awards, his contributions to the Tigers keep him in the conversation. On a contract worth $4.0M/year, the modest salary keeps pressure manageable while any breakout would be a bonus. Fan opinion is divided, with some appreciating his potential while others point to inconsistencies that temper enthusiasm. At 30, with elite production already established, the outlook remains positive as he approaches or occupies his peak years.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | @ MIN | L 6-8 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Sat, 4/4 | vs STL | W 11-6 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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