What happened: Right-hander Troy Watson has signed with the Hanwha Eagles of the KBO, MLB Network's Jon Morosi reported. Korean reports put the deal at $1 million: a $300,000 signing bonus and $700,000 salary.
Why it matters: Watson, 29, posted a 3.14 ERA over 80 1/3 innings in the Tigers and Mariners organizations this year. He joins Hanwha as a new foreign player for the 2027 season.
By the numbers: 2026 (Tigers and Mariners organizations): 3.14 ERA, 80 1/3 innings.
What to watch: Hanwha is expected to formalize the signing publicly.