TIGERS TRADES:What innovative trade deadline strategies might the Tigers consider to enhance their offensive capabilities?This season has been especially disappointing because…
The Detroit Tigers entered the 2024 season with some optimism. Their 78-84 record in 2023 was their best since 2016, suggesting they might play meaningful baseball in the second half and avoid a major trade deadline sell-off.
However, despite a strong start, the Tigers have faltered. With a 39-48 record, Detroit is 8.5 games behind the third Wild Card spot in the AL, facing the prospect of their eighth consecutive losing season. Selling at this year’s deadline now seems inevitable unless they go on a major winning streak.
This season has been especially disappointing because the Tigers appeared to have the potential to be somewhat competitive. They boasted an exciting rotation led by potential AL Cy Young favorite Tarik Skubal and had some promising bats. Unfortunately, their lineup has severely underperformed, making Detroit one of the worst teams in the American League.
Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (subscription required) suggest the Tigers need to get creative to improve their offense. The question remains: how can they achieve this while preserving their future, particularly Skubal?
