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The Detroit Tigers sit several games under .500 and on the outside looking in at a playoff spot. That said, the squad is not necessarily out of the postseason picture due to a strong starting rotation. With one or two additional bats, whether from internal improvement or via trade, the team could jump right into the playoff mix with just one hot streak. However, multiple … [Read more...] about Beat Writer Reveals Insights Into Detroit Tigers Trade Deadline Strategy

After a break-out season in 2023, Detroit Tigers fans were looking forward to seeing what Spencer Torkelson would do in 2024.  Torkelson was destined to build on his 31-home run season and lead the Tigers out of the basement of the American League Central. This season, Torkelson hovered above the Mendoza line and only hit four home runs before he was demoted back to Triple-A … [Read more...] about Update On Former #1 Draft Pick After Being Demoted

The Detroit Tigers have signed right-hander Eli Villalobos to a minor league contract after being designated for assignment by the Miami Marlins last month. According to the team’s transaction log, Villalobos was signed on Monday and assigned to the Tigers rookie-level minor league affiliate. Eli Villalobos made his major league debut earlier this season with the Marlins, … [Read more...] about Tigers Sign Free Agent Right-Hander to Minor League Deal

As the trade deadline approaches, the Detroit Tigers are reportedly open to considering trade offers for Jack Flaherty. Flaherty, the longtime St. Louis Cardinal, was traded to the Baltimore Orioles at last year’s trade deadline. He finished the season 8-9 with a 4.99 ERA and a 22.8 percent strikeout rate over 144 1/3 innings. The right-hander has had a bounce-back season in … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors and Potential Deadline Moves for Tigers Ace

The Detroit Tigers will option first baseman Spencer Torkelson to Triple-A on Monday, per Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. The slugger has struggled mightily this season and appeared in just one game this weekend. With the writing on the wall, the Tigers appear ready to do the inevitable and option Torkelson to work on his game. #Tigers option Spencer Torkelson to … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers Option Disappointing Slugger To Triple-A, Promote Top Prospect