The trade deadline is coming up next month and teams are making their own plans for whether to be buyers or sellers. It is widely expected that the Tigers will be buyers. Potentially, they co…
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The trade deadline is coming up next month and teams are making their own plans for whether to be buyers or sellers. It is widely expected that the Tigers will be buyers.
Potentially, they could be in need of more starting pitching as well as relievers. And then there’s the concern over 3B which is the team’s weakest spot and ranks near the bottom of MLB.
Another possibility is adding a shortstop. Javier Baez is cooling off somewhat and Trey Sweeney is starting to struggle.
One sportswriter is floating a strategy that the Blue Jays may part with their SS Bo Bichette.
Bichette is 27 years old and making $17.5 mill this year. Unfortunately, he would be only a 2-month rental – becoming a free agent at the end of the season. It is believed that the Jays don’t have the money to extend him after spending substantially on other players.
Toronto would be looking for multiple prospects from the Tigers.
It is believed that Bo would do well at Comerica. He had a poor year in 2024 but is doing better in 2025 with a slash line of .279/.324/.443/.767 (through Friday night). He has 17 doubles, 8 HRs and 35 RBIs so far.
Sweeney has 3 options left so he could be sent down, leaving both Bichette and Baez to cover SS.
Should the Tigers add this 2+ month rental or should they try for another SS option?
Or should they focus on adding another pitcher, reliever or positional player instead?
Today’s blog addresses this question and allows readers to share their thoughts in more detail. And hopefully, to actively engage with others by responding to their posts and creating back-and-forth discussion threads. The more the merrier!
For this one blog only, you’ve got 6 sentences max to share your thoughts. Of course, you can also respond to other readers.
TT will supply the ammunition. One thought-provoking question. Several options provided.
One hard choice to be selected. One vote.
Ready?
Who should the Tigers add to their roster at the trade deadline?
1. SS Bo Bichette.
2. Another SS.
3. A pitcher, reliever or other positional player.
VOTE
