Joba Chamberlain is a candidate for the setup role with the Tigers this season, Chris Iott of Mlive.com reports.

Chamberlain is a candidate for the setup role with the Tigers this season, Chris Iott of Mlive.com reports.

Analysis:

Chamberlain is joining the Tigers this season after spending his first seven years with the Yankees. New manager Brad Ausmus expressed a desire for one man holding the setup role and that Chamberlain and Bruce Rondon are the primary candidates. If he does secure the role out of spring training, it would put him as one of first save candidates down the line if closer Joe Nathan struggles or deals with injuries.