The Tigers have traded All-Star second baseman Ian Kinsler to the Los Angeles Angeles, per The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. The Tigers have not yet confirmed the trade, so details on the prospect return are forthcoming.
Kinsler has been among one of the most buzzed about players on the trade radar this offseason. Tigers general manager Al Avila made it clear he was willing to listen to offers on any player, and with the Angels he found the ideal trade candidate for Kinsler. It may have helped that reports suggest former Tiger Justin Upton has been greasing the wheels with the Angels to make the trade happen.