Marlins and infielders Jean Segura Last week, he agreed to a two-year, $17 million deal, but the Tigers also seemed interested in his services. However, a South Florida resident told the Marlins he was willing to play, which eventually led to a contract.
While the Tigers ultimately failed to acquire Segura, it’s worth noting that they were looking to upgrade their lineup through free agency as they may pivot to their remaining options. Considering how disastrous the club’s offense was last year, the fact that they’re looking to improve should come as no surprise. Overall, they posted .231/.286/.346 with a wRC+ of 81, the lowest in the Major.
Up until this point in the offseason, their focus has been on the pitching side.they signed Matthew Boyd When Michael Lorenzen The most important move on the part of the position player to strengthen the rotation is Tyler Nevin From the Orioles.While they can expect a ricochet campaign from players like Javier Baez, Austin Meadows When Akil Baduit also makes sense to look for external additions.
At this point, Detroit’s infielder is likely to feature Spencer Torkelson at first, Jonathan Scoop Doubles, Baez hits, and triples are more likely to fall Ryan KreidlerThe hot corner is Jamer Candelario Until he was not bid and signed by the Nationals. Kreidler played second, third and shortstop last year and was a potential successor to Candelario, Nevin said. Zach Short, Kody Clemens, Andy Ibanez Also André Lipsius is 40 people, so you can take that into account as well.
Segura could have fit into the mix in a few different ways. He’s played primarily as a second baseman for the last few years and could have hit the first baseman who played most of 2021 with the scoop. An incredible +27 grade, the best of all fielders in the league. Segura was also a strong second defender and could have given the club a good infield right flank. Miguel Cabrera from the lineup for what is likely to be his last season.
Another possibility would have been for the Tigers to simply put Segura at third base. In that scenario, Kreidler could have been moved to a utility role or reverted to the minors. He batted just .178/.244/.233 in 26 games. So it makes sense to at least have a backup plan in place in case his struggle continues. The same goes for Torkelson, who has a .203/.285/.319 batting average in his first 110 games in the major leagues.
Segura is the latest in a string of infielders also associated with the Tigers. The club also Adam Fraser Currently signed with the Orioles Will Myers Who will join the Reds in 2023? Brian Anderson was still included in the list of available targets. The Tigers missed Segura, Myers and Frazier, so they can either go back to Anderson or look to other free-agent infielders. Josh Harrison, Donovan Solano Also gritty smellNone of those players are likely to break the bank and the Tigers should have a little headroom on their payroll. South of the $10,000 Opening Day figure is $124 million.
