The Detroit Tigers made a controversial move by handing Alex Cobb $15 million despite a lengthy injury history.

The Detroit Tigers have been the best team in baseball this season, but they are going to have to weather a storm within a dynamic starting rotation two months in.

While the unit has been phenomenal and a huge reason for success of the team as a whole, the depth will now be tested.

Casey Mize was already shelved with a hamstring injury during a resurgent season, and now Reese Olson hits the injured list as well with a finger issue, putting on hold his dominating breakout season as well.

In order to continue their winning ways, pitching chaos is back in Detroit and new faces are going to have to step up.

Someone who should be providing a major boost right about now was a free agent acquisition who they gave a massive contract to, yet he has not thrown a pitch.

It’s worth asking the question: if Alex Cobb can’t provide depth right now, then why was he even signed?

Did Tigers Waste $15 Million on Alex Cobb This Past Offseason?

When Detroit gave Alex Cobb a guaranteed $15 million which was potentially worth even more if he hit certain innings incentives, fans questioned the decision.