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Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Role undetermined
Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said Friday that Spencer Torkelson's role for 2025 is not yet defined, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.The Tigers have signed Gleyber Torres to play second base and will move Colt Keith to first base, leaving Torkelson without a clear path to playing time against right-handed pitching. He could be used in a short-side platoon with Keith at first base, but the Tigers dangling Torkelson in trade talks might be a likelier scenario. The former top prospect popped 31 home runs in 2023 but put up a .669 OPS in 2024 and spent a chunk of the season in the minors.
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Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Could be out of starting job
Spencer Torkelson might be limited to a short-side platoon or reserve role following the Detroit Tigers' signing of Gleyber Torres, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.Torres is expected to play second base for Detroit, and the feeling seems to be that Colt Keith is likelier to handle first base than third base, which would leave Torkelson without a spot in the lineup at least against right-handed pitching. Torkelson stumbled to a .669 OPS in the 2024 regular season and spent a chunk of the season in the minors. However, the former top prospect cranked 31 homers in 2023 and is still just 25, so he should have some trade value if the Tigers want to go that route.
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Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Hits 10th home run Wednesday
Spencer Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, an additional run scored and three total RBI in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Rays.Torkelson went deep with a runner on in the sixth inning, giving him 10 long balls for the year and helping the Detroit Tigers inch closer to a playoff spot. It's been a choppy season for the 25-year-old, and his struggles led to a demotion to Triple-A Toledo in June. It's a step back from the 31 home runs and 94 RBI Torkelson produced in 2023, but he's been better since getting recalled in August, and he'll turn the page even further if he helps lead Detroit on a postseason run for the first time in his career.
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Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Homers in win Sunday
Spencer Torkelson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Orioles.Kerry Carpenter went deep twice, and Torkelson tacked on his ninth long ball of the year to give Detroit possession of the last AL wild-card spot for the moment. Torkelson had a sluggish start to the season, but he's been better lately, batting .273 over his last 10 contests with the one home run and four RBI. The 25-year-old should continue to see regular playing time in the final week of the regular season.
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Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Drives in runs Thursday
Spencer Torkelson went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and two RBI in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Rockies.Torkelson dealt with an illness recently, but he appears to be recovered and ready to keep contributing for the Detroit Tigers. Since returning to the majors on Aug. 17, the 25-year-old is batting .253 with 13 RBI in 24 games. Torkelson is still bit of a streaky performer, though he's a legitimate power threat when he's locked in. Expect him to continue receiving regular playing time during the final few weeks of the year.
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Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Back in action Wednesday
Spencer Torkelson (illness) will start at first base and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Rockies.One of the victims of a bug that has been making its way around the Detroit clubhouse, Torkelson sat out Tuesday's 11-0 win after feeling under the weather following the Detroit Tigers' recent road trip. The day off looks to be all Torkelson needed to move past the ailment, as he'll draw back into the starting nine Wednesday. Since getting called up from Triple-A Toledo on Aug. 17, Torkelson has produced a .757 OPS with four home runs, 10 RBI and 14 runs in 22 games.
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Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Scratched from lineup Tuesday
Spencer Torkelson was removed from the Detroit Tigers' lineup Tuesday due to an illness, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.After the Tigers' road trip, several players on the team returned home feeling under the weather. Like Torkelson, Dillon Dingler was also scratched from the lineup Tuesday due to an illness. Andy Ibanez is taking over for Torkelson on Tuesday as the first baseman and batting sixth.
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Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Belts two-run homer
Spencer Torkelson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run Sunday against the Red Sox.Torkelson's two-run blast in the fifth was the first hit of the day for the Detroit Tigers and provided a lead they would not relinquish. It was Torkelson's eighth homer of the season and his fourth in 15 games since returning to the majors.
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Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Hits key home run
Spencer Torkelson went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Angels.After going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts Tuesday, Torkelson turned the page quickly and helped lead Detroit to the narrow victory. In 11 games since getting recalled from Triple-A Toledo, the 25-year-old is batting .333 with three home runs and eight RBI. Torkelson seems to be settling in after a sluggish start to his third MLB campaign, which ultimately got him sent down in early June.
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Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Goes deep in Monday's win
Spencer Torkelson went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run in Monday's 6-3 win over the White Sox.Torkelson has been in a nice groove since returning to the majors on Aug. 17. Across nine games, the 25-year-old is batting .333 with two home runs and six RBI, including the big effort on his birthday Monday. Torkelson mashed 31 home runs last season, and while he's had an up-and-down 2024 campaign, the talent and upside are still there for him to make a significant fantasy impact.
Spencer Torkelson
#20 1B / Detroit Tigers / EXP: 3YRS Height: 6-1 Weight: 220 lb Age: 25 College: Arizona State Bats/Throws -/-Fantasy Points by Week
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