Detroit — Infielder Ryan Kreidler, the Tigers’ No. 7-rated prospect, is finally here. First baseman Spencer Torkelson, the No. 1 overall pick in 2020 who struggled out of the gate and was sent back to Triple-A Toledo, is back.
Riley Greene has been manning center field and hitting leadoff for a couple of months. Outfielder Kerry Carpenter is up. Akil Baddoo is back up here. Kody Clemens is here.
The club’s young core of developmental position players is getting a group audition in September. Of course, as manager AJ Hinch has said, the two toughest times to evaluate players are in spring training and in September — especially for a team out of the playoff race.