Detroit Tigers fans didn’t see many trades last season once Spring Training began.
Al Avila did most of his dealing in the offseason, bringing in Francisco Rodriguez, Justin Wilson and Cameron Maybin in shrewd transactions that nearly vaulted Detroit into the postseason.
While those additions had an impact on the team, Avila generally stuck with his roster during the regular season.
Detroit opted to bring in reinforcements from the minors than from outside the organization. The likes of Michael Fulmer, Daniel Norris, Matt Boyd, Bruce Rondon, Steven Moya and JaCoby Jones all began the year outside the active roster, but made an impact when called upon.