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Tigers Shuffle Lineup: McGonigle Moves to Third Base
3 Sep
Summary
- Kevin McGonigle shifts to third base and remains leadoff hitter.
- Tigers lineup changes include Keith batting third; Baez is out.
- McGonigle has 14 home runs and 6.0 bWAR in his rookie season.
The Detroit Tigers announced a lineup change ahead of their Wednesday series finale against the Minnesota Twins. Kevin McGonigle has moved from designated hitter to third base and will continue to bat leadoff. This marks a significant adjustment as the Tigers aim to avoid being swept.
Further changes to the batting order include Colt Keith moving to the third spot. Notably, Javy Baez is out for the series conclusion. The team's performance has been notably poor, having lost the first two games by considerable margins.
McGonigle has been a standout performer in his rookie campaign, positioning himself as a strong contender for AL Rookie of the Year. His current statistics show 14 home runs, 58 runs batted in, and 141 hits over 134 games played. He also possesses a 6.0 bWAR, highlighting his overall value to the team.
