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Detroit Tigers: Who will be dealt, and for what?

By Keaton Moore

Jun 4, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers left fielder Justin Upton (8) is congratulated by teammates after he hits a game winning three run home run in the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 4, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers left fielder Justin Upton (8) is congratulated by teammates after he hits a game winning three run home run in the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 4, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers left fielder Justin Upton (8) is congratulated by teammates after he hits a game winning three run home run in the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 4, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers left fielder Justin Upton (8) is congratulated by teammates after he hits a game winning three run home run in the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

The stars are aligning for the Detroit Tigers to follow through on the rebuild they hinted at during the offseason. In the meantime, take a look at what the Tigers’ trading block might look like come next month.

We all watched with intrigued anticipation as the Detroit Tigers announced their plans to rebuild, willing to trade anyone on their roster to do so. As it turned out, the offseason came and went without any significant moves being made and the Tigers entered 2017 with nearly the same team they put on the field last year

Although nothing came of these rumors this winter, the time is drawing near for the Tigers to follow through on their plans to rebuild. In fact, according to Jon Morosi, we could see the Tigers open for business by the end of the month.


With only a quick glance at the standings, the Tigers do not appear to be a team in need of a rebuild. They are no way out of contention – merely 3.5 games out of first in the division – however, their 32-35 record reveals the problem. While the Tigers still hope to pass the Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins for the AL Central pennant, they clearly are not equipped for a deep postseason run.

Their questionable success this season and whispers of a rebuild beginning to resurface begs the question: Who will be traded?

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