Pirates at Tigers March 17, 2025

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Thomas Harrington

Still in MLB camp

PPittsburgh Pirates

March 17, 2025

Harrington remains in big-league camp and will start Tuesday against the Phillies, Tribune-Review Sports reports.

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Javier Baez

Likely in line for bench role

SSDetroit Tigers

March 17, 2025

Baez is expected to open the season in a bench role with Trey Sweeney likely in line to serve as the Tigers' Opening Day starter at shortstop, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

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Justyn-Henry Malloy

Continues solid spring

OFDetroit Tigers

March 17, 2025

Malloy went 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.

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Spencer Torkelson

Could see regular starts at DH

1BDetroit Tigers

March 17, 2025

Torkelson could open the season as the Tigers' regular designated hitter if Kerry Carpenter is used mostly in right field, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

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Andy Ibanez

Will be short side of 3B platoon

2BDetroit Tigers

March 17, 2025

Ibanez is slated to open the season as the Tigers' short-side platoon partner with Zach McKinstry at third base, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

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Zach McKinstry

Set for strong-side platoon at 3B

SSDetroit Tigers

March 17, 2025

McKinstry is expected to open the season in the long side of a platoon at third base with Andy Ibanez, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

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Gleyber Torres

Back in lineup at DH

2BDetroit Tigers

March 17, 2025

Torres (quadricep) will serve as Detroit's designated hitter and No. 3 batter in Monday's Grapefruit League game against Pittsburgh, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

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