Colt Keith - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Tigers fans can't handle AJ Hinch's treatment of Colt Keith so far in 2026 Tigers fans are getting worked up every time Colt Keith is left out of a lineup.

13 HOURS AGO • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Idle against lefty Sunday Keith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Keith will hit the bench for the third time in four games, with each of his absences coming while the Tigers have faced a left-handed starting pitcher. Jahmai Jones will take Keith's spot in the starting nine at designated hitter while Boston sends southpaw Garrett Crochet to the hill.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tigers extend win streak to 6 by rallying in 9th for rain-delayed 10-9 victory over Royals

Riley Greene doubled home two runs to tie the score with two outs in the ninth inning, and Colt Keith followed with the winning single as the streaking Detroit Tigers rallied past...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Greene's gritty AB sets stage for Tigers' walk-off sweep of Royals DETROIT -- The Tigers completed a perfect homestand with a ninth-inning comeback to sweep the Royals. Riley Greene's game-tying two-run doub...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Receiving afternoon off vs. lefty Keith is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals.

Impact Detroit didn't face a left-handed starting pitcher through its first 16 games of the season, but the Tigers have now taken on a pair of southpaws (Cole Ragans and Kris Bubic) in their three-game series with the Royals. Keith has found himself on the bench for both contests and looks like he could be in line for a strong-side platoon role while the Tigers have all their key bats available, save for Parker Meadows (arm). Jahmai Jones will enter the starting nine as a replacement for Keith, serving as the Tigers' designated hitter and No. 3 batter.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kenley Jansen gets 479th save, moves past Lee Smith, as Tigers top Royals 2-1 for 4th win in row

Kenley Jansen got his 479th save, moving past Lee Smith for sole possession of third place on the career list, and the Detroit Tigers rallied from an eighth-inning deficit to beat...

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Marlins aim to avoid series sweep against the Tigers

The Detroit Tigers will look to sweep a three-game series with a victory against the Miami Marlins

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Greene's 3-run homer, Anderson's first career save lift Hinch to 400th Tigers win, 6-1 over Marlins

Riley Greene had a three-run homer and four RBIs, Drew Anderson ended the game by retiring Jakob Marsee in a 14-pitch at-bat for his first major league save and Detroit beat the Mi...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Tigers to stop slide in game against the Marlins

The Detroit Tigers aim to stop a five-game skid when they take on the Miami Marlins

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Tigers look to end 6-game road losing streak, play the Twins

The Detroit Tigers hit the road against the Minnesota Twins looking to end a six-game road losing streak

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

One non-Kevin McGonigle silver lining Tigers fans are hoping maintains through 2026 Colt Keith's improved bat speed and exit velocity are positive signs for a real Tigers breakout season.

APRIL 7 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Keaschall hits a 2-run homer and the Twins hold on for a frigid 7-3 win over the Tigers

Luke Keaschall hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning and four Minnesota relievers combined for four scoreless innings as the Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on a frigid night

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Herrera's 2-run single keys 4-run outburst in Cardinals' 5-3 victory over Tigers

Iván Herrera’s two-run single capped a four-run fifth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals salvaged the finale of a three-game series with a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

AJ Hinch's home opener lineup decision overshadows Tigers fans' Kevin McGonigle excitement Kevin McGonigle will bat leadoff and Colt Keith will ride the bench in the Tigers' home opener vs. the Cardinals.

APRIL 3 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Out of Tigers' lineup Keith is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Cardinals.

Impact It's a routine breather for Keith, who sports a healthy .962 OPS in the early going this season. Gleyber Torres is getting a start in the designated hitter slot and Zach McKinstry will cover second base for the Tigers.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

This conspicuous improvement for Colt Keith could finally fuel breakout Tigers season Improved bat speed could be Colt Keith's key to a breakout season for the Tigers.

APRIL 2 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Zac Gallen outduels Tarik Skubal, Diamondbacks sweep Tigers with a 1-0 victory

Zac Gallen outdueled two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, Corbin Carroll homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Detroit Tigers 1-0 to sweep the three-game series

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Corbin Carroll has 4 RBIs, Diamondbacks ruin Justin Verlander's return to Tigers in 9-6 win

Corbin Carroll hit a three-run homer and had four RBIs, Michael Soroka became the fourth pitcher in Arizona history to throw an immaculate inning and the Diamondbacks roughed up th...

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle hits tiebreaking, 2-run single in 5-2 win against Padres

Rookie Kevin McGonigle hit a tiebreaking, two-run single with the bases loaded and two outs in the eighth inning to continue his dazzling start and lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-2...

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Not starting Friday Keith is out of the lineup for Friday's game against San Diego.

Impact The ascension of Kevin McGonigle nixed Keith's opportunity to land an everyday role, and possibly even a split role, at third base. While the Tigers found a spot for Keith at DH on Opening Day, the 24-year-old is out of the starting nine Friday as Gleyber Torres DHs and Zach McKinstry plays second base. McGonigle, after going 4-for-5 in the opener, is manning third.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

21-year-old Kevin McGonigle has 3 hits in his first 3 at-bats in electric debut for Tigers

Kevin McGonigle wasted no time proving that the Detroit Tigers made the right call by putting him on their opening day roster

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Could be set for timeshare After an underwhelming spring training, Keith may end up splitting time at third base with several other players, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Keith sported a .662 OPS and no home runs across 17 Grapefruit League games. His middling results, along with a deep Detroit roster that features Zach McKinstry and Matt Vierling as primary options at the hot corner, could force Keith into something of a timeshare. Top prospect Kevin McGonigle is on the roster as well and is expected to see most of his time at shortstop, though he could also slide over to third on days when Javier Baez plays up the middle. Either way, Keith will likely need to produce at the plate if he wants to hold onto regular playing time.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Focusing on corner infield Tigers manager AJ Hinch said Sunday that Keith will focus on playing third and first base during spring training and will only return to second base if Detroit has some injury trou...

Impact The 24-year-old came up playing both second and third base in the minors, and the keystone is where he spent almost all of his time as a rookie in 2024. Keith moved around more last season, playing 18 games at first base, 26 at second and at third while posting a .746 OPS. He's expected to begin 2026 as Detroit's primary third baseman, but fantasy managers should be able to take advantage of dual-position eligibility at second.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Colt Keith's murky role for 2026 exposes Tigers' poor planning around marquee players The Tigers turning Colt Keith into a utility infielder reflects poor long-term planning.

JANUARY 19 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Gleyber Torres' return helps address Tigers' third base issue, but doesn't solve it Keeping Gleyber Torres gives the Tigers stability up the middle, but third base still hinges on Colt Keith’s development.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

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