TREY SWEENEY NEWS

Not a lock for shortstop job Sweeney is not a given to open season as the Tigers' primary shortstop, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact In his latest Opening Day roster projection, Stavenhagen has Javier Baez and Zach McKinstry sharing the shortstop job and Sweeney opening the season at Triple-A Toledo. Nothing has been decided, as Sweeney could still very well start at the position at least against right-handed pitching, but the gig won't be handed to him. Sweeney hit .218/.269/.373 with four home runs over 36 regular-season contests for the Tigers in 2024 before going 2-for-22 at the dish in seven postseason games.

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Hits first spring home run Sweeney went 2-for-3 with a double, a solo home run and two total runs scored in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.

Impact Sweeney was scuffling a bit before today, as he started the spring 0-for-9 with four strikeouts. The 24-year-old appears to be Detroit's top option at shortstop, though veteran Javier Baez has said he's fully healthy after dealing with a hip injury. Long term, the Tigers likely want Sweeney to take the job and run with it, but Baez remains a looming threat in the short term, particularly due to his hefty contract. The two players could split playing time to a degree to begin the 2025 campaign, at least until one of them emerges.

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Tweaks swing in offseason Sweeney said he's made some "minor swing changes" since the end of last season to hit MLB fastballs better, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sweeney seems focused on timing and working to catch up to fastballs better at the MLB level. He had a .245 average and a 19.8 percent whiff rate against the pitch last year, and all four of his home runs came off of breaking balls. Sweeney could be Detroit's Opening Day shortstop, though veteran Javier Baez (hip) is looming as he gets back to full strength. The former could benefit from a strong start to the year to cement himself as the starter moving forward.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with crowded infield Sweeney stands a good chance to make Detroit's Opening Day roster, though he faces plenty of competition for an everyday starting role, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Tigers added Gleyber Torres in the offseason, and he figures to slot in at second base. The signing added further depth to a team that already features a handful of versatile infield defenders, such as Andy Ibanez and Zach McKinstry, along with emerging youngsters Jace Jung and Colt Keith. Veteran shortstop Javier Baez (hip) is also back in the fold, and while Detroit would likely prefer if the younger Sweeney takes charge at short in the near future, Baez still may get the first shot at the job if he's healthy to start the season. Fantasy managers may need to show some patience with Sweeney, though he could see his role expand as the year progresses.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

'He's fit in perfectly': Sweeney taking full advantage amid playoff run DETROIT -- Trey Sweeney is a quiet, calm kid. There’s obviously nothing wrong with that, but the 24-year-old possesses a steady heartbeat. H...

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • MLB.COM

Resting Saturday Sweeney isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Saturday's game versus the White Sox.

Impact Sweeney will get a chance to clear his head during Saturday's contest after going just 1-for-14 with four strikeouts over his last four games. While he rests, Zach McKinstry will fill in as Detroit's shortstop and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts key home run Wednesday Sweeney went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Rockies.

Impact Sweeney capped off a six-run first inning with a three-run shot, his fourth home run in 21 games since making his MLB debut on Aug. 16. The 24-year-old has some offensive upside, and with Javier Baez (hip) out for the season, Sweeney is getting an extended look at shortstop. Baez has struggled since coming over to Detroit and will be 32 when the 2025 season gets underway, so Sweeney could take the job and run with it, though Baez is still owed $73 million through 2027, which could complicate the situation.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers News: Detroit Takes On Colorado with Sweeney Riding Momentum Following his impressive 4-hit performance, Trey Sweeney aims to lead the Tigers against the Rockies.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sweeney leads Tigers against the Rockies following 4-hit performance

The Detroit Tigers take on the Colorado Rockies after Trey Sweeney had four hits against the Athletics on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fills box score in win Sweeney went 4-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional RBI, a walk, one stolen base and two total runs scored in Sunday's 9-1 win over the Athletics.

Impact Sweeney did a little bit of everything in the best game of his young major-league career. He opened the scoring with a third-inning solo shot and added an RBI single in the fourth. This was his second multi-hit effort in 19 games in the majors for the shortstop. He's now batting .236 with three homers, nine RBI, five runs scored, two steals and two doubles over 58 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sweeney has 4 hits, Madden strikes out 7 in Tigers' 9-1 win over Athletics

Trey Sweeney had four hits that included a home run, Ty Madden struck out seven and the Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland Athletics 9-1 on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Idle versus southpaw Sweeney isn't in Detroit's lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics.

Impact With southpaw Brady Basso set to take the mound for the A's, the lefty-hitting Sweeney will step out of the starting nine Saturday. In his place, Zach McKinstry will pick up a start at shortstop and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resting versus lefty Sweeney is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres.

Impact Sweeney had started in 10 consecutive games, all against right-handed pitchers, but he will get some rest with lefty Martin Perez on the mound for the Padres. At shortstop Thursday, Ryan Kreidler is starting and batting eighth.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resting against lefty Sweeney isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.

Impact With lefty Ky Bush set to toe the slab for Chicago, the lefty-hitting Sweeney will step out of the starting nine Saturday. While he rests, Ryan Kreidler will start at shortstop and bat ninth.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting afternoon off Sweeney is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs.

Impact With a lefty (Justin Steele) on the hill for the Cubs, the lefty-hitting Sweeney will hit the bench as Javier Baez picks up the start at shortstop. Sweeney should still receive the bulk of the opportunities at shortstop down the stretch as he looks to stake a claim to a full-time role with the big club heading into 2025. Since getting promoted from Triple-A Toledo last Friday, Sweeney has gone 2-for-11 with a home run and two RBI over his first three big-league games.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hits first MLB home run Sweeney went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Cubs.

Impact Sweeney went deep in the second inning with a runner on, giving him his first MLB long ball. The 24-year-old has now appeared in three games for the Tigers, going 2-for-11 with four strikeouts. Sweeney came over from the Dodgers in last month's Jack Flaherty trade, and he had some success in the minors before his first promotion to the majors, so he may get an extended opportunity to settle in at his new level, possibly at the expense of veteran Javier Baez.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Sweeney isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Sweeney will get a chance to regroup after going 1-for-7 with four strikeouts across his first two career big-league games. Javier Baez will get the starting nod at shortstop instead and bat ninth.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Idle vs. southpaw Sweeney is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Sweeney made his major-league debut Friday, going 1-for-3 with one strikeout. With the Yankees sending southpaw Carlos Rodon to the mound Saturday, the lefty-hitting Sweeney will retreat to the bench. Javier Baez will start at shortstop and bat eighth.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected ahead of debut The Tigers selected Sweeney's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Friday.

Impact Acquired from the Dodgers in last month's Jack Flaherty trade, Sweeney has slashed .267/.345/.450 with 15 home runs and 20 stolen bases over 107 contests at the Triple-A level this season. The 24-year-old has played shortstop almost exclusively in the minors and should see most of the reps there against right-handers, with Javier Baez perhaps limited to a short-side platoon.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to majors The Tigers selected Sweeney's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sweeney was acquired from the Dodgers ahead of the trade deadline as part of the return for Jack Flaherty. Since reporting to Triple-A Toledo, the 24-year-old infielder has slashed .381/.447/.667 with two homers and nine RBI across 47 plate appearances while also swiping four bags in 11 games. He has played almost exclusively at shortstop throughout his minor-league career and could now take playing time away from Javier Baez, who has struggled at the plate all year.

AUGUST 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt to Detroit Sweeney and Thayron Liranzo were acquired by the Tigers from the Dodgers in exchange for right-hander Jack Flaherty on Tuesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Sweeney was acquired by the Dodgers from the Yankees in December and is now on the move once again. The 24-year-old shortstop was a first-round pick in 2021 and has a .254/.334/.427 slash line with 13 homers and 16 steals in 96 games at the Triple-A level this year.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE