Detroit Tigers: 4 team needs that must be addressed this offseason

The Detroit Tigers must address these four needs this offseason
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch, left, talks about the team alongside president of baseball
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch, left, talks about the team alongside president of baseball / Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK
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2. Right-handed hitting outfielder

For the second straight year, the Tigers should be on the market for a right-handed hitting outfielder. Last year, they ended up with Matt Vierling, and while he was okay, they can certainly do better.

The Tigers have a ton of left-handed hitting outfielders. Kerry Carpenter, Riley Greene, Parker Meadows, and Akil Baddoo are all lefties. They need a right-handed bat in the outfield.

In free agency, there are some options. Teoscar Hernandez, Harrison Bader, Tommy Pham, and Hunter Renfroe would all be decent pickups. But one option that intrigues me personally is Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

He's coming off his best season. He'll be 30 next year and shouldn't be too expensive. Plus, he can play the infield as well, and we all know how much the Tigers love their positional versaility. I think he's a name to watch for sure.

Of course, they could always go the trade route as well, and there are some options there. We love Tyler O'Neill around these parts. Let's see what Harris can come up with.