The Detroit Tigers Have an Infield Puzzle to Solve

Clay Snowden argues that addressing the infield is the Detroit Tigers' most pressing offseason task following a disappointing 2026 campaign. He suggests that young players like Colt Keith and Kevin McGonigle should be assigned fixed positions instead of constantly shifting across the diamond. In his view, Keith should focus on second base while McGonigle should be the primary shortstop for the 2027 season.

Snowden also recommends platooning Keith at second base with Hao-Yu Lee to replace departing free agent Gleyber Torres. Furthermore, the writer urges president of baseball operations Scott Harris to pursue impactful trades rather than relying on another temporary carousel at third base.