FINE?: Detroit Tigers 2026 ZiPS Projections REVEAL Big Gaps, Shortstop Issues EXPOSED Early
Detroit Tigers face a pivotal offseason after FanGraphs’ 2026 ZiPS projections peg the roster as “fine but not elite.” With Torkelson, Riley Greene, and Tarik Skubal leading the charge, the Tigers are solid across the diamond—but lingering questions remain about shortstop production, third base upside, and a right field weakness highlighted by below-average WAR.
Scott Bentley breaks down position-by-position expectations, spotlighting returning names like Javy Báez, Colt Keith, Parker Meadows, and newcomer Glayber Torres. Can Detroit break out of mediocrity without obvious offensive stars or glaring holes? Will the front office show urgency in filling depth chart gaps or settle for adequacy in a winnable AL Central? Don’t miss analysis on the rotation behind Skubal, the bullpen’s volatile outlook, and how prospects Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark could shake up the Tigers’ future.
00:00 “Tigers Spotlight: Fresh Perspectives”
04:12 “Tigers Depth Chart Analysis”
08:22 Shortstop Upgrade Dilemma
12:32 Tigers’ Third Base Options Analyzed
15:24 Roster Depth and Future Production
20:08 “Room for Bullpen Improvement”
23:53 “Tigers’ Offseason: Decisions and Upgrades”
25:49 Tigers’ Roster Upgrades: Urgency Debate
29:45 “Analyzing Baseball: Tools and Perspectives”
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