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The Detroit Tigers' offseason will be closely monitored. After an epic collapse in the AL Central, Detroit did not even make it to the ALCS.
Detroit had put together one of the best starts to a season in franchise history, but after the All-Star break, it seemed like all of their All-Star players regressed mightily.
As the Tigers' front office decides how they want to approach this offseason, third base should be a top priority.
Is Zach McKinstry's role in jeopardy?
The Tigers may want to consider how to manage Zach McKinstry's usage in the 2026 season.
McKinstry had a career year in 2025. He was named to the All-Star game for the first time in his career, and had an OPS+ of over 100 for the first time. So, why would the Tigers consider a potential role change?
Because of how many quality options are in the free agent market this offseason. Alex Bregman and Eugenio Suarez are two names that come to mind.
The 30-year-old utilityman could be a great bench option for the Tigers, or even a platoon option against right-handed pitchers. McKinstry had a poor back-half of the season, and it dragged into the MLB playoffs as well, where he virtually had no production.
The 2025 campaign feels like an anomaly, and the Tigers' executives should highly consider opening up the checkbook for a higher-quality bat at the hot corner.
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