CINCINNATI -- It's time for the Tigers to figure out what they have in Tyler Collins. What the Tigers find could potentially impact their offseason dealings.
Monday's start against the Reds was Collins' 13th start in 18 games, and his fourth in a row in a string that included a prominent left-handed pitcher in Cole Hamels, off whom he singled twice. He is progressing from a platoon option to the outfielder receiving the vast majority of the playing time in left, at the expense of Rajai Davis.
While Davis -- who has served capably in left and center field and as a fourth outfielder for two seasons -- is a free agent at season's end, the 23-year-old Collins won't be arbitration eligible for at least another two seasons.