Utility man Zach McKinistry was named the most likely player on the Detroit Tigers to be traded this offseason.
A magical run in the second half of the season for the Tigers drastically changed the course of the direction for the franchise. After being sellers at the trade deadline, Detroit went on to find their groove in the second half of the year and became one of the top teams in baseball.As Detroit heads into the offseason, expectations are likely much higher than originally thought based on their success.
“If the Tigers hope to build off of their magical finish in 2024, they're going to have to add more established talent to their lineup. That may mean that some of the fringe pieces on their roster end up elsewhere in 2025. McKinstry has just a .643 OPS in parts of five MLB seasons but possesses the ability to play all over the diamond defensively. For a team looking to fill out their bench, the 29-year-old could make sense.
Since the Tigers should be looking to upgrade in a couple of areas for their lineup, a guy like McKinstry could be moved to make room. Even though he might not be the best fit in Detroit, he has the ability to play all over the field. Where he is lacking is in the hitting department, which is a need for the Tigers to take the next step. In 118 games last season, the 29-year-old totaled four home runs, 23 RBIs, and a .215 batting average.
While defensive versatility is a good thing to have, Detroit has to focus on adding more impact bats. Considering how much McKinstry played at multiple positions, he is a prime candidate to be moved in order to get some more pop in the lineup.
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