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Detroit Tigers 31-HR Slugger Suddenly Emerges as Top MLB Trade Candidate

The Detroit Tigers should be looking to shake up their roster this offseason after their poor 2026 season.Due to this, it would not be surprising if the Tigers end up trading some of their current players during this offseason. Now…

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 7:49 PM
Detroit Tigers 31-HR Slugger Suddenly Emerges as Top MLB Trade Candidate
Key Things to Know
  • MLB Trade Rumors identified Detroit Tigers slugger Spencer Torkelson as a top trade candidate this offseason.
  • Trading Torkelson on a permanent deal could open first base for Colt Keith and other young infielders.
  • Torkelson hit 26 home runs with 77 RBIs in 159 games during the 2026 season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson has emerged as a top trade candidate this offseason, according to MLB Trade Rumors writers Steve Adams, Anthony Franco, and Darragh McDonald. The former 2020 first overall draft pick is viewed as a possible trade chip as Detroit considers overhauling its lineup following a disappointing 2026 campaign.

MLB Trade Rumors noted that trading Torkelson could free up first base for Colt Keith and open infield opportunities for younger prospects. During the 2026 season, Torkelson hit 26 home runs with 77 RBIs across 159 games, after previously posting 31-homer seasons in 2023 and 2025. Michael DeRosa suggests potential landing spots could include the Toronto Blue Jays, Houston Astros, Arizona Diamondbacks, and New York Mets.

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