Will Vest is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball, a role he has held since debuting in the majors in 2021 with the Seattle Mariners. Drafted by Detroit in the 12th round of the 2017 MLB draft out of Stephen F. Austin State University, this news archive tag covers his minor league progression, Rule 5 selection by Seattle, and return to the Tigers. The collection includes reporting on his emergence as a primary closer in 2025, when he recorded a team-leading 23 saves, his postseason performance in the 2025 American League Wild Card Series, contract agreements avoiding arbitration in 2025 and 2026, and his 2026 placement on the 15-day injured list.
