Detroit Tigers: Trade ideas involving the Washington Nationals

Breaking down the hypothetical trade

In the same way that moving Wilson clears the way for younger relievers to step into prominent roles, trading Romine would allow similar opportunities for position players.

While the utility player saw plenty of time around the infield in 2017, he spent the bulk of his innings on the outfield grass.

Dealing Romine would help alleviate the log jam that is the Detroit Tigers outfield situation.

Nicholas Castellanos should continue to start in right field, while one of the other two spots has Mikie Mahtook’s name on it.

In an ideal world, Detroit would be able to utilize Christin Stewart and Mike Gerber in the final outfield spot.

However, neither are currently on the 40-man roster.

Some outfielders that are on the 40-man roster, and aren’t long-term fits based on production or age, include Tyler Collins, Jim Adduci, Presley and Romine.

There’s also JaCoby Jones, but he needs to hit more at the Major League level.

Trading Romine also helps Detroit clear up more at-bats for Dixon Machado, Kody Eaves and eventually Dawel Lugo.

Additionally, dealing the utility ace to the Nationals as a replacement for the similarly versatile Howie Kendrick makes sense.

Not only would Washington add a potential outfield option, but Romine would give the team an extra infield option to pair with Wilmer Difo on the bench.