It seems a bit early to be talking about the playoff chase with the Tigers playing just over half of their scheduled games, but the calendar has already turned to the final month of the season. With an expanded playoff bracket anything is possible, and Detroit has to feel fairly confident after winning seven of its past nine games.
Accordingly, the team did not turn into big sellers at Monday’s trade deadline, making just one move. Cameron Maybin departs via trade for the third time in his career, and though he was a regular contributor when healthy, his loss does not materially impact the trajectory of this team.