The Tigers face a myriad questions regarding the future of the franchise, with calls for changes in ownership, upper management, and the roster creating a near-constant din as their on-field has product declined and bottomed out. That wish will partially come true in 2021 when Detroit’s roster will be helmed by a new manager after Ron Gardenhire’s sudden retirement due to health reasons.
The team is still in the initial stages of their search for a replacement and exactly who they’re looking at to fill the void is still somewhat unclear. Among the many who could hypothetically be in play, Hensley Meulens is one of the more qualified candidates.