Detroit Tigers: Pros and Cons of Trading Victor Martinez

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez is one of many veteran performers the team could trade this offseason. Here are the pros and cons of dealing the 37-year-old.

Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila is in the midst of bringing change to the club. In an attempt to make the team more financially sustainable for the long term, Avila has already moved center fielder Cameron Maybin.

Other high-priced veterans like J.D. Martinez, Ian Kinsler and Francisco Rodriguez could all conceivably be moved as well.

Additionally, one name that seems to be coming up as trade rumors start to swirl is that of designated hitter Victor Martinez.

According to the Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo, the veteran is drawing interest. In an article published in the Globe, Cafardo wrote, “Teams are sniffing around on Martinez, who would hold the same kind of value for a team as free agent Carlos Beltran.”

Martinez is coming off his fifth full season in Detroit.

The 37-year-old batted .289 with a .351 on-base percentage in 154 games played. The longtime Tiger also added 65 runs scored, 27 home runs and 22 doubles. Overall, he also contributed a 120 wRC+ and a .351 wOBA.

Despite the solid numbers, the veteran did strike out a career-high 90 times, surpassing his previous—high by 12 punch outs. His WAR sat at just 0.9 for the season.

Here are the pros and cons of trading Victor Martinez.