New plan for Kevin McGonigle: No days off as Detroit Tigers spiral
The Detroit Tigers have decided to keep rookie Kevin McGonigle in the lineup without scheduled off days as the team struggles through a difficult stretch. With seven consecutive losses, the Tigers find themselves significantly behind in the standings and cannot afford to rest their best players. Manager A.J. Hinch emphasized the need for McGonigle's contributions to help the team recover from its current slump.
- ▪The Tigers have lost seven straight games and 15 of their last 17.
- ▪Kevin McGonigle is hitting .285 with three home runs and an .812 OPS this season.
- ▪The team is currently tied for the second-worst record in MLB at 20-32.
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