Detroit Tigers: Ranking Nine Fun Things

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - MARCH 09: Manager Ron Gardenhire #15 of the Detroit Tigers in action against the Houston Astros during a spring training baseball game at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on March 9, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Astros defeated the Tigers 2-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - MARCH 09: Manager Ron Gardenhire #15 of the Detroit Tigers in action against the Houston Astros during a spring training baseball game at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on March 9, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Astros defeated the Tigers 2-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /
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LAKELAND, FL – FEBRUARY 25: Franklin Perez #58 of the Detroit Tigers pitches during the Spring Training game against the New York Mets at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on February 25, 2020 in Lakeland, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Mets 9-6. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) /

RHP – Franklin Perez

Well, now we’re talking. The bloom has come off the Franklin Perez rose a bit over these last three years, but this is still the top prospect involved in the Justin Verlander trade, and it would be a lot of fun to see him come up and pitch. There’s a built-in feel-good story about perseverance, and fans could possibly get a glimpse at another future member of the rotation.

Fun Rating: 6 out of 10