Manager Ron Gardenhire was shocked Monday when the Detroit Tigers traded outfielder Cameron Maybin to the Chicago Cubs.
Typically, he meets with basic manager Al Avila to talk about trades prior to leaving the decision in the hands of his employer. This was a last-minute trade at the 4 p.m.deadline; there was no time for a conversation.
” Really, this one came out of no place,” Gardenhire stated Tuesday. “We spoke about it a while back, but suddenly, they approached and came, and Al spoke with them. … Al called me and informed me he went on and made the deal.”
This is the 3rd time the Tigers have actually traded Maybin. He was associated with the bundle to obtain Miguel Cabrera from the Miami Marlins in 2007 and delivered to the Los Angeles in 2016.
The 33-year-old was a voice of reason for his colleagues throughout his last 2 stops in Detroit.
” Its constantly nice when someone desires you, some other team,” Gardenhire said. “That suggests you bring something to the table, and he did here. … Hes been doing this a very long time, so he suggested a lot. Its a loss for us.”
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The Tigers got 25-year-old infield prospect Zack Short in Mondays trade and optioned him to the alternate training site in Toledo. The Tigers could not validate keeping Maybin, who was on a 1 year contract, was mixing associates with others in right field and had a stint on the 10-day injured list.
[Detroits newest infielder hasnt made his launching, however Tigers say Zack Short is MLB-ready] Christin Stewart will remain in ideal field, and JaCoby Jones will stay in center field.
[Detroit Tigers make one trade at due date, keep roster undamaged for playoff push] ” He was a huge effect for us in the locker space and on the field, simply as far as preparation goes, revealing young people what its like to be a professional,” Jones said Tuesday. “When I got contacted to the big leagues, he was like a huge sibling to me. When he came back over here, he still was. Hes like a huge bro to everyone, honestly.
” One of the very best teammates Ive ever had, so well miss him a lot.”
Castro: Ill play anywhere
Because of novice third baseman Isaac Paredes, the Tigers have not been able to get 23-year-old Willi Castro as numerous at-bats. To repair the problem, theyve transitioned Castro, who likewise plays 3rd, into an utility function, meaning he will play in the infield and outfield.
Castro has begun working with first base coach and outfielder instructor Dave Clark. Gardenhire has actually been impressed with the development, and Avila thinks Castro will get action in the outfield soon.
” Being in the outfield is going to maybe open some more doors,” Castro said. Ive got to get a little better in the outfield, however I know I will get it soon.
In 11 games, Castro is hitting.314 with two homers and five RBIs. He was ranked as the clubs No. 11 possibility, according to MLB Pipeline, when he made his MLB debut in 2019..
If the Tigers choose to move on from shortstop Niko Goodrum, a. 194 player through 30 games, a full-time area would open for Castro in the middle of the infield, leaving Paredes at third base up until additional notification.
” Sometimes youre going to cope with a few of these struggles going through it,” Gardenhire stated of Goodrum. “Hopefully, hell find his way out of it and get a much better swing going, but hes playing such great defense for us. And were winning ballgames.
” If we were losing ballgames and going through that, it might make a distinction. Were winning ballgames with that combination up the middle (consisting of second baseman Jonathan Schoop), and Im really happy with that part of it.”.
Injury updates.
C Austin Romine: The Tigers held Romine out for the second consecutive video game (over a three-day duration) and began backup Grayson Greiner for Tuesdays game versus the Brewers.
INF/OF Harold Castro: He is carrying out all on-field baseball activities and is transitioning into base-running drills. He has been on the 10-day hurt list considering that Aug. 19 with a left hamstring pressure.
RHP Ivan Nova: He is finishing the long-toss area of his rehabilitation and will start shaking off the mound soon. Nova has actually been on the 10-day injured list given that Aug. 15 with ideal triceps tendinitis.
RHP Jordan Zimmermann: He will end up the live pitching part of his tossing development Friday. Zimmermann has actually been on the 45-day hurt list given that July 18 with an ideal lower arm stress.
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” He was a substantial effect for us in the locker room and on the field, just as far as preparation goes, showing young people what its like to be a professional,” Jones said Tuesday.” Being in the outfield is going to maybe open some more doors,” Castro said. Ive got to get a little much better in the outfield, but I understand I will get it soon.” Sometimes youre going to live with some of these struggles going through it,” Gardenhire said of Goodrum. “Hopefully, hell discover his way out of it and get a better swing going, but hes playing such good defense for us.
