Detroit Tigers Go into the offseason knowing exactly where they need to upgrade after their miraculous run to the postseason, which culminated in the ALDS’ fifth game against the ALDS. Cleveland Guards.

The team plans to add some initial conversations and Some help behind the superstar ace Tariq Skubal The top priority – which was ultimately a reason for their elimination – will be both corner infield spots, after both are the two biggest problems in the lineup.

The team cut the bait Gio Urshela third base and could look at this position in a variety of ways, but Spencer Torkelson period may be ending at first base after regressing dramatically and appearing lost looking at the license plate down the road.

Most likely the team will look to trade the 2020 No. 1 overall pick if they can find a suitor, but finding a first baseman who can produce on both sides of the ball will be absolutely critical.

Some people tied the team together mets lazy Pete AlonsoBut that has never been more likely. A name that definitely seems like a perfect fit Diamondbacks two-time Gold Glove winner Christian Walker. Even though it means a lot to Detroit, Matt Johnson of SportsNaut Predicted Walker would land in New York after Alonso signs contract sailors.

“First of all, Walker will cost $25 million per season, while Alonso wants around $30 million annually,” Johnson wrote. “Walker is also a Gold Glove Award winner at first base, and over the last two seasons Walker’s OPS (.819) is higher than Alonso’s OPS (.807). Plus, the money saved can be used elsewhere.”

As free agency approaches, Walker is becoming one of the more unheralded names that whoever signs him will be extremely happy. Throughout his career, he has not only proven that he is elite on the field, but has also displayed a certain level of power off the field. in the last three years With 95 home runs, that’s incredibly encouraging.

Whoever signs Walker over the top options on the market will be incredibly happy with what they did, and the Tigers need to do everything they can to make that happen.