The Tigers began their offseason maneuvering by trading for veteran outfielder Mark Canha from the Milwaukee Brewers. The move was well-received in the immediate aftermath of the trade, and then promptly fell out of the conversation around Detroit. Far from being a shiny new toy, Canha has been in the league since 2015 and is a known quantity in his steady, low key role. But it would be a mistake to take his presence on the team for granted.
The Brewers traded for Canha as they geared up for a postseason run in the second half of the 2023 season, but it was an open secret that they never planned to pick up his $11.