The Detroit Tigers have called up outfielder Tyler Collins from triple-A Toledo. What role will Collins play in Detroit?
With Victor Martinez headed to the disabled list for what might be more than a 15-day stay, the Detroit Tigers have recalled left handed hitting outfielder Tyler Collins from Triple-A Toledo. Martinez, a switch hitter, was the Tigers' full time DH, finishing second in the American League's Most Valuable Player balloting in 2014. But that might not be the role that the Tigers have in mind for Collins.
Collins is a left-handed hitting outfielder who can play all three outfield positions, but has mainly played in a corner position.