Detroit Tigers: Three takeaways from Blue Jays series

The Tigers might not have been able to get on base at a respectable pace, but defensively, the team looked pretty good.

The defensive highlight of the series was a catch by right-fielder Castellanos – who might be affectionately known as “Catchellanos” for the remainder of the series.

Critics have complained about Castellanos playing right field. Hopefully, after this acrobatic catch, those critics were quieted – at least for a few games.

Veteran shortstop Jordy Mercer may not have done anything at the plate (he had two walks), but he did prevent the Jays from winning in the 10th inning of the fourth game. After tipping a ball hit by Freddy Galvis, Mercer quickly crawled after it and threw a strike to Greiner at home plate who tagged out Richard Urena, saving the game.

Mikie Mahtook recorded an error on a play in the second game. With bases loaded, Galvis hit a single to centerfield.  Mahtook fumbled it, which allowed three runs instead of two runs to score. If In game three, Goodrum got the start in center field instead of Mahtook. By the end of the series, Mahtook did not get on base, not even with a walk.

I had my way, Daz Cameron would have been in center field instead of Mahtook.