The Detroit Tigers are without third baseman Jeimer Candelario for Tuesday's three-game series opener against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park. He is experiencing side effects from his second COVID-19 vaccine shot.
Candelario, 27, was initially slated to serve as the designated hitter, easing his workload, but instead, Jonathan Schoop will fill in for him. Utility player Harold Castro is handling third base for the first time this season.
"After talking to him, he's not feeling 100%," Hinch said Tuesday, "so I removed him from the lineup."
Through 34 games this season, Candelario has a .