Locked On Tigers

Detroit Tigers face pivotal roster decisions as Rule 5 Draft protection deadline looms—whose future is safe, and who’s at risk? Scott Bentley spotlights prospects Hao-Yu Lee, Thayron Loranzo, and Jake Miller, breaking down their potential MLB impact and why leaving certain names unprotected could shake up Detroit’s depth chart for 2026. The debate heats up over super-utility man Trey Cruz and lefty pitcher Jake Miller, with insights into what makes these fringe players tempting Rule 5 targets for rival teams.Key topics include the Tigers’ strategic 40-man roster moves, the lingering uncertainty around Gleyber Torres’ qualifying offer, and the ripple effects of Josh Naylor’s major deal with the Seattle Mariners. With free agency heating up and roster spots on the line, Scott Bentley examines whether Detroit’s front office can outsmart the competition and how these decisions could shape the team’s path in a loaded AL Central.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an acco