Detroit signed Alex Cobb to a one-year, $15M deal in December 2024. The 37-year-old has spent the early 2025 season rehabbing hip injuries and has yet to pitch for Detroit, fueling questions about whether this will be Cobb’s final major league chapter. For fantasy managers, Cobb represents a high-risk, late-round speculative add whose return timeline and workload are critical variables.

As Cobb works back from rehab, his health and durability will dictate Detroit’s rotation depth and streaming options. Until clarity emerges on velocity, stamina, and innings, tread carefully in redraft leagues and monitor reports closely for any sign of a concrete return plan or innings cap.