It wasn't the smoothest of transitions to the major leagues for Dixon Machado.
But his efforts were enough for the Detroit Sports Media to name him Detroit Tigers rookie of the year on Wednesday
Playing time was spotty, at best, for Machado as an infielder behind Ian Kinsler and Jose Iglesias. The 25-year-old from Cristobal, Venezuela, made his first Opening Day roster with the Tigers this season after brief stints with the team the previous two years.
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In 2017, Machado hit .