Detroit Tigers: Players Who Could Be Called Up When Rosters Expand

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Aug 16, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers shortstop Dixon Machado (49) makes a throw to first to get Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar (not pictured) out in the fifth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila will have a number of decisions to make when rosters expand in September. Detroit has a few options in terms of who to call up. Here are some possibilities.

Detroit Tigers fans have so far seen a team that looks to be turning things around. It has only been two games, but the offense seems to be coming together after a rough stretch.

Considering Detroit’s pitching staff has been excellent in the second half (per FanGraphs, they have the third-lowest ERA in baseball in the second half), the fact that the offense is thriving is an excellent sign.

Detroit could very well need extra depth to support the improving offense with the stretch run coming up. Luckily the rosters will expand come September.

The Tigers could very well stick to players already on the 40-man roster, as they wouldn’t require a roster move. However, there are some other players that may warrant a call up.

These players are all likely depth options. It would be a surprise to see any immediately vault into a starting position. However, depth is always good to have, and the Detroit Tigers have some quality options to recall from the minor league levels.

Here’s a look at some options for Al Avila, Brad Ausmus and company.

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