 Detroit Tigers Official Site March 19, 2009 McBride Outrighted to Triple-A Toledo
Detroit Tigers Official Site March 31, 2009 Tigers Release Sheffield 

On July 30, the Tigers traded outfielder Josh Anderson to Kansas City for cash considerations.On July 31, the Tigers traded rookie left-handed pitcher Luke French and left-handed pitcher Mauricio Robles to Seattle for veteran left-handed starting pitcher Jarrod Washburn.On August 17, the Tigers traded pitcher Brett Jacobson to Baltimore for Aubrey Huff.