Tigers' infield shifts with Torkelson demotion
Jun 3 2024
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Detroit Tigers
NEWS: The Detroit Tigers have demoted 1B Spencer Torkelson to AAA-Toledo; Justyn-Henry Malloy was promoted in a corresponding move.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Torkelson’s slow start finally came to a head and the Tigers decided that change was necessary. Torkelson’s biggest issue is a lack of power (83 XPX) caused by a decline in his hard contact where he has produced a 66 HctX and a miniscule 4% HR/F. His 72% ct% is actually a slight tick above last season’s mark. His struggles were recently detailed in Facts & Flukes; we’ve reduced his PT by 50%. Gio Urshela has seen increased playing time at first base recently, but Mark Canha and Andy Ibáñez also have experience manning the position. Malloy is...
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