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McCann (hand) will get the starting nod behind the plate and bat seventh in the order in the Tigers' season opener Monday against the White Sox, MLB.com's Jason Beck reports.

McCann was cleared of any structural damage to his left hand after he was hit by a pitch during an exhibition Saturday, prompting the Tigers to give him the green light to assume catching duties for Opening Day. While Alex Avila is back with the Tigers this season, he's no longer much of a threat to consistently poach starts from McCann like he was in 2015. McCann, who batted .221 with 12 homers and 48 RBI last season, should be on tap for about four or five starts most weeks.

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