How close are the Detroit Tigers to contending for a playoff spot in 2022?

The Detroit Tigers stayed busy

The signings of Javier Baez, Eduardo Rodriguez and the trade of Tucker Barnhart were impressive and with Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene potentially making the team, as fans, we should like the odds.

The spring training stories of Beau Brieske looking good in camp are encouraging. He was the Detroit Tigers Minor League Pitcher of the Year last year. With no Rule 5 draft, the Detroit Tigers have Garrett Hill as added depth for the rotation. Today, Detroit announced they are bringing back Drew Hutchison, who was did solid as a spot starter and bullpen arm last season.

There is so much to be positive about with A.J. Hinch at the helm with his staff. He even said today he was willing to roll with Tyler Alexander as his fifth starter.

From a personnel standpoint, A.J. Hinch gave what I considered to be two strong votes of confidence:

LHP Tyler Alexander as No. 5 starter if the season started today (or jack-of-all-trades in the pen if the Tigers add someone else)

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— Evan Woodbery (@evanwoodbery) March 13, 2022

The story of Dearborn native Eric Haase will continue and can Akil Baddoo fight off a sophomore slump? Totally possible. They have added several arms for minor league depth so check that off the off-season tracker.

The Detroit Tigers, as of right now, hit all the feel good narratives that the fans are feeling right now because the lockout is over. But think for a moment, what else do the Tigers need to make a playoff push?

The Detroit Tigers stayed busy

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